Proposal Evaluator Services

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA), a workforce development board serving a 13-county region in Texas, is issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-014 to solicit independent evaluators for proposal review services related to RFP 2026-001 for Management and Operations of Youth Services. WSA intends to award multiple contracts to three to five qualified evaluators who will review and score proposals submitted in response to the youth services RFP using an established rubric, provide detailed written comments, and participate in evaluation meetings and consensus discussions. Evaluators must meet minimum qualifications including three years of experience in education, workforce development, or grant-funded programs; demonstrated knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA); and prior experience evaluating proposals. The evaluation criteria allocate 105 total points across relevant experience (25 points), analytical and evaluation skills (40 points), subject matter knowledge (25 points), availability and reliability (10 points), and VetHUB certification status (5 bonus points), with a minimum score of 70 points required for consideration. The submission deadline is April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with questions due by April 14, 2026. The anticipated contract term runs from May 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, with the evaluation timeline extending from approximately April 30 through May 29, 2026, culminating in board presentation and award recommendations by late July 2026.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Compensation is structured on a flat-rate basis: $750 per proposal for standard evaluators and $900 per proposal for the lead evaluator, with payment contingent upon submission of completed scoresheets and attendance at all required meetings. No renewal options are included in the contract structure. Funding is contingent upon receipt of adequate funding from the Texas Workforce Commission and other sources, and WSA reserves the right to terminate contracts for noncompliance or insufficient funds. The total contract value will depend on the number of proposals received and the evaluators selected, though the specific budget range or total procurement value is not disclosed in the available RFQ documentation.