Career Center Operator Workforce Services

CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia (CSBFV) is seeking a qualified organization to serve as a one-stop operator and service provider for multiple career centers across Brevard, Flagler, and Volusia Counties in Florida. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for managing day-to-day operations of six full-service career centers, delivering federally mandated workforce services to employers and job seekers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The selected contractor will be responsible for operating career centers, managing approximately 113 staff positions, and serving over 13,000 job seekers annually. Key deliverables include comprehensive workforce services, employer engagement, and job seeker support aligned with federal workforce development regulations. The procurement timeline includes a virtual bidders workshop on March 13, 2025, with proposal submissions due by April 3, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2025. The initial contract term is one year with potential three one-year renewals, creating a maximum potential contract period through June 30, 2029.

The contract is open to organizations capable of managing a cost-reimbursement contract with performance-based incentives, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Contractors must demonstrate financial capability to manage cash flow within 30-60 day reimbursement cycles, with monthly average reimbursements of approximately $400,000. The anticipated annual funding level will not exceed $5.5 million, with funding sources including the U.S. Department of Labor (WIOA services), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Welfare Transition services), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (SNAP services). CSBFV will directly cover facility costs, equipment, IT infrastructure, customer training, and support services, which are excluded from the contract budget. Prospective contractors should have extensive experience in workforce development, strong operational management skills, and the ability to integrate with existing career center infrastructure and technology platforms. The contract offers significant potential for a qualified organization to provide comprehensive workforce services in a multi-county Florida region.