One stop operator services - workforce innovation and opportunity act (wioa) 2023

The City of Pasadena is seeking a One Stop Operator for the Foothill Workforce Development Board through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I for 2023. The procurement targets an organization or individual to coordinate service delivery for required one-stop partners and service providers across six cities: Arcadia, Duarte, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena. The contract will have an initial two-year term with potential for a single two-year extension, subject to City Manager approval. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system that includes project understanding (20 points), project approach (25 points), staffing capabilities (15 points), experience and references (25 points), cost proposal (10 points), and a small/micro-business preference (5 points). Proposals are due by 3:00 pm on September 25, 2023, and must be submitted electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal. Proposers must provide a comprehensive technical proposal, price proposal, and various required certifications and forms, with the cost proposal evaluated using a ratio method where the lowest-priced proposal receives maximum points.

The procurement appears to have a small/micro-business preference and will require compliance with the City's Living Wage Ordinance for contracts exceeding $25,000, along with equal employment opportunity regulations. Potential bidders must complete several mandatory disclosure forms, including a Conflict of Interest form, Disqualification Disclosure, and a Taxpayer Protection Amendment Disclosure that requires detailed information about the organization's structure. The contract is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and funding is contingent upon continued federal authorization, with the potential for contract amendment or termination based on funding levels, contractor performance, and workforce characteristics. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation requirements and multi-year potential suggest a significant procurement. Proposers must demonstrate technical capabilities through a Department of Information Technology Technical Questionnaire and provide evidence of relevant experience by documenting five previous projects similar in scope and size to the current contract opportunity.