Out of School Youth Case Management Services

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Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB), a regional workforce board in Texas, is seeking qualified service providers to deliver Case Management Services to Out-of-School Youth (OSY) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The primary objectives are to engage OSY or disconnected youth, provide comprehensive case management and support services, ensure access to paid and unpaid work experiences, facilitate occupational skills training leading to recognized credentials, and collaborate with the current Subrecipient to achieve WIOA performance metrics. The Request for Proposal (RFP-FY25-260-001) will be available online on July 5, 2024, and proposals must be digitally received no later than 12:00 p.m. (MST) on August 8, 2024. WSB intends to award a one-year contract with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms based on satisfactory performance.

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The RFP has allocated $300,000 in WIOA Youth funds, with a minimum of $100,000 and maximum of $115,000 for operational costs, $150,000 for youth services, and $35,000 set aside for performance-based incentives. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed WIOA performance metrics related to employment rates, credential attainment, and measurable skill gains. WSB's current subrecipient, Grant Associates, Inc., will be responsible for certain functions, and the selected contractor will be required to integrate with their existing infrastructure and technology. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified organizations, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.