Job Placement Services

The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services, Office of State Procurement, is seeking a statewide contract for comprehensive Job Placement Services through solicitation S000000353. The primary objective is to provide placement services for individuals with significant barriers to employment, including veterans, individuals with disabilities, ex-offenders, public assistance recipients, and homeless individuals. Contractors must have a minimum of two years of experience in evaluating skills and placing applicants into correlated job opportunities, with a requirement to track placements for six months and provide ongoing outreach services. The evaluation will be conducted on a 1,000-point scale, with 700 points allocated to technical proposal components (Experience 20%, Solution 30%, Risk 20%, Interview 30%) and 300 points for cost. Proposals must be submitted through ARBuy by March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the initial contract term set for two years starting July 1, 2025, and potential renewals for up to five additional one-year terms, maximizing a possible seven-year contract duration.

The contract will be available for use by Arkansas state agencies, K-12 educational institutions, and local public procurement units, though usage is not mandatory. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation requires several certifications, including compliance with restrictions on scrutinized companies, Israel boycott prohibitions, and illegal immigrant employment. The pricing structure includes cost per placement and ad hoc reporting, with estimated quantities of 100 placements and 50 reports annually. The solicitation documents indicate estimated pricing will be calculated based on unit prices submitted by contractors, though actual volumes may vary. Contractors must complete various disclosure forms, including the Contract and Grant Disclosure Form (implementing Governor's Executive Order 98-04), which requires transparency about relationships with state officials and entities. While a specific budget range is not provided, contractors will be expected to submit competitive pricing that covers comprehensive job placement services for priority populations across the state.