RFQ for Independent Evaluators

Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Board is seeking up to three independent evaluators through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to assess proposals for operating and managing Career Centers and Youth Services across Travis County and Austin City jurisdictions. The procurement is focused on selecting highly qualified professionals to review and score competitive proposals for workforce development programs. Qualified evaluators must possess extensive knowledge of the Texas Workforce System, with specific experience in workforce development, grant-funded programs, youth services, and prior proposal evaluation expertise. The evaluation period is scheduled for April 28 - May 13, 2025, with evaluators compensated $700 per proposal reviewed. Candidates are required to submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications, Cover Letter, and Resume demonstrating their professional capabilities and confirming no conflicts of interest. Submission of documents must be made electronically to wfs.procurements@wfscapitalarea.com by April 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CST, with evaluators required to sign a Non-Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Agreement to ensure independence and confidentiality.

While the RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, it emphasizes the critical importance of evaluator independence and professional qualifications. The procurement appears to be open to individual professional evaluators with demonstrated expertise in workforce development and proposal assessment. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The evaluation process will potentially include a conference call evaluation session, and selected evaluators must submit scoring documents by a specified due date to receive compensation. The underlying RFP for Career Centers and Youth Services management can be found on the ESBD website under Solicitation ID: CAREER-CENTER, suggesting a more comprehensive procurement process beyond this evaluator selection. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the compensation structure of $700 per proposal evaluated indicates a structured and potentially significant evaluation effort aligned with the workforce development initiative's scope.