138-20250414154936 trpdd

Three Rivers Planning & Development District, serving as the fiscal and administrative agent for The Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Area, is soliciting proposals for the Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Grant. The procurement focuses on identifying and funding an organization with expertise in career development and training programs specifically for justice-involved individuals. The primary target population includes federally justice-involved individuals residing at the Residential Reentry Center (RRC) in Tupelo, MS, or those on home confinement. Qualified organizations must demonstrate capability in providing comprehensive workforce development services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA). The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available starting April 10, 2025, with completed proposal packages due by 12:00 p.m. Noon CST on May 8, 2025, to be submitted to Three Rivers Planning & Development District in Pontotoc, MS. Interested parties can obtain the RFP by downloading it from https://trpdd.com/workforcedevelopment/ or by contacting Courtney Rackley at crackley@trpdd.com or 662-489-2415.

The procurement is conducted as an open competition, with the Mississippi Partnership identified as an Equal Opportunity Organization. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities, suggesting potential accommodation for diverse bidders. The solicitation follows regulations and policies of the State of Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Employment Security Office of Grant Management, and the Mississippi Partnership Local Workforce Board. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the grant appears designed to support comprehensive reentry workforce development programming. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises in the provided materials. The procurement seems focused on selecting the most qualified organization capable of delivering effective career development and training services to justice-involved individuals, with an emphasis on comprehensive support and successful reintegration into the workforce.