One-stop operator WDA 4

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and Fox Valley Workforce Development Board (FVWDB) are soliciting proposals for a One-Stop Operator (OSO) contract covering Calumet County and five additional counties in the Fox Valley area. The primary objective is to coordinate service delivery among required one-stop partners and service providers, ensuring meaningful access to workforce development programs through the one-stop delivery system. Key responsibilities include facilitating quarterly partner meetings, managing memoranda of understanding, implementing staff training, overseeing technological solutions, and monitoring job center branding and certification requirements. Proposers must demonstrate capabilities in contract management, compliance, technological integration, and continuous improvement projects. The initial contract term will run from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026, with potential for three optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due on November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with a comprehensive evaluation process that allocates 325 points for technical capabilities and 25 points for cost. Evaluation criteria will assess prior experience, monthly meeting coordination, and the contractor's ability to expand services to underrepresented populations.

The procurement includes potential set-aside advantages for certified Minority Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, which may receive additional evaluation points. The contract will be funded through federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds, requiring strict compliance with 2 CFR part 200 and 2 CFR part 2900 regulations. Respondents must complete multiple mandatory attachments, including a Federal Debarment Form, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, and a comprehensive cost proposal with a minimum funding allocation of $3,500. The contract will be executed on a cost-reimbursement basis, with the lowest-cost proposal receiving maximum point allocation. Potential vendors must demonstrate ability to coordinate across six counties without guaranteed specific service quantities, and are explicitly prohibited from certain administrative functions like developing local plans or managing operator selections. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed cost proposal template suggests flexibility in budgeting across personnel, non-personnel expenses, and indirect costs.