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Questions and Answers (Bidders Conference)
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) is issuing a "Request for Proposal" (RFP) to procure One-Stop Operator(s) for the following Northwest Georgia counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. A detailed description of requirements is included in the RFP. The NWGRC has been selected as the Fiscal Agent and Grant Sub-recipient for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. Funding is contingent upon availability of funds under Title l of the WIOA or other federal funding sources; however, it is estimated that approximately $100,000 – $125,000 will be available.
The One-Stop Operator will coordinate the service delivery of One-Stop partners and service providers across the One-Stop service delivery system. At a minimum, the comprehensive center will have a One-Stop Operator selected and coordinate career services and/or training within the One-Stop and with services providers and partner across the Region through referrals, information sharing, reporting or other mutual service delivery assistance. The RFP may also address an additional One-Stop Operator to coordinate WIOA activities of affiliate sites with partners and service providers.
Technical Assistance will only be offered at a Bidder's Conference to be held on February 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at NWGRC, 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161. Technical assistance in the proposal process will be provided only at the Bidder's Conference. A copy of each question/answer from the Bidder's Conference and those received by email will be available upon written request and posted online. Written questions must be received by 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, February 6, 2023, and should be submitted to tmorgan@nwgrc.org.
The on-line RFP will be available by close of business on Friday, January 27, 2023, at www.careerdepot.org. The RFP may also be picked up at the Bidder's Conference. To obtain proposal format, all others may pick up a copy at NWGRC, 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161 or request the RFP in writing. Requests for proposal formats by telephone (except FAX) will not be accepted.
Deadline to submit a proposal is 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, February 24, 2023. No proposals will be accepted after this date and time. Proposals should be mailed to P.O. Box 1798, Rome, GA 30162-1798 or delivered to 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161. Please note that the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of President’s Day.
Local educational agencies, historically black college and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities, small business owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, community-based organizations, small minority and/or women's businesses are encouraged to apply. The NWGRC reserves the right to reject any/all bids received or qualified, to accept other than the lowest bid, to negotiate with responsive bidders for the best price or to cancel, in part or in its entirety, the request if it is in the best interests of the NWGRC to do so. Funding is contingent upon the availability of federal funds.
Corrected RFP (PDF)
Questions and Answers (Bidders Conference)
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (NWGRC) is issuing a "Request for Proposal" (RFP) to procure One-Stop Operator(s) for the following Northwest Georgia counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. A detailed description of requirements is included in the RFP. The NWGRC has been selected as the Fiscal Agent and Grant Sub-recipient for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. Funding is contingent upon availability of funds under Title l of the WIOA or other federal funding sources; however, it is estimated that approximately $100,000 – $125,000 will be available.
The One-Stop Operator will coordinate the service delivery of One-Stop partners and service providers across the One-Stop service delivery system. At a minimum, the comprehensive center will have a One-Stop Operator selected and coordinate career services and/or training within the One-Stop and with services providers and partner across the Region through referrals, information sharing, reporting or other mutual service delivery assistance. The RFP may also address an additional One-Stop Operator to coordinate WIOA activities of affiliate sites with partners and service providers.
Technical Assistance will only be offered at a Bidder's Conference to be held on February 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at NWGRC, 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161. Technical assistance in the proposal process will be provided only at the Bidder's Conference. A copy of each question/answer from the Bidder's Conference and those received by email will be available upon written request and posted online. Written questions must be received by 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, February 6, 2023, and should be submitted to tmorgan@nwgrc.org.
The on-line RFP will be available by close of business on Friday, January 27, 2023, at www.careerdepot.org. The RFP may also be picked up at the Bidder's Conference. To obtain proposal format, all others may pick up a copy at NWGRC, 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, Georgia 30161 or request the RFP in writing. Requests for proposal formats by telephone (except FAX) will not be accepted.
Deadline to submit a proposal is 4:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, February 24, 2023. No proposals will be accepted after this date and time. Proposals should be mailed to P.O. Box 1798, Rome, GA 30162-1798 or delivered to 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161. Please note that the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of President’s Day.
Local educational agencies, historically black college and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities, small business owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, community-based organizations, small minority and/or women's businesses are encouraged to apply. The NWGRC reserves the right to reject any/all bids received or qualified, to accept other than the lowest bid, to negotiate with responsive bidders for the best price or to cancel, in part or in its entirety, the request if it is in the best interests of the NWGRC to do so. Funding is contingent upon the availability of federal funds.
The office of WorkSource Northwest Georgia, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission wishes to Request Proposals from an independent contractor, for the provision of providing Professional legal and consulting services in support of the Workforce Development Programs authorized and funded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 2014, other related programs, initiatives, and projects. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to assist employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
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Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Career/Case Management Services, Work-Based Learning Services, and Youth Services
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is issuing "Request for Proposals" (RFPs) to provide Career/Case Management Services, Work-Based Learning Services, and Youth Services in the following Northwest Georgia counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. These services in Northwest Georgia are served through the Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Program.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission has been selected as the Grant Sub-recipient for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. Funding is contingent upon availability of funds under WIOA or other federal job training services which provide similar services if they should become available.
It is estimated that funding will be available as follows:
Selected contracts may be negotiated on a cost reimbursement basis for governmental and private non-profit organizations and performance based for private for-profit organizations.
A Bidder's Conference for Career/Case Management Services will be held on October 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom (please email tmorgan@nwgrc.org. for the Zoom link). Technical assistance in the proposal process will be provided at the Bidder's Conference. However, written questions may be submitted to tmorgan@nwgrc.org if received by 4:00 p.m. on October 26, 2021.
A Bidder's Conference for Work-Based Learning Services will be held on October 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom (please email tmorgan@nwgrc.org. for the Zoom link). Technical assistance in the proposal process will be provided at the Bidder's Conference. However, written questions may be submitted to tmorgan@nwgrc.org if received by 4:00 p.m. on October 26, 2021.
A Bidder's Conference for Youth Services will be held on October 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom (please email tmorgan@nwgrc.org. for the Zoom link). Technical assistance in the proposal process will be provided at the Bidder's Conference. However, written questions may be submitted to tmorgan@nwgrc.org if received by 4:00 p.m. on October 27, 2021.
Copies of each question/answer from the Bidder's Conferences will be available upon written request and posted online.
The on-line RFP will be available by close of business on October 15, 2021 at www.careerdepot.org. To obtain proposal format, please request the RFP in writing, via email to tmorgan@nwgrc.org. Requests for proposal formats by telephone (except FAX) will not be accepted.
Deadline to submit a proposal is 4:30 P.M., Friday, December 3, 2021. No proposals will be accepted after this date and time. Proposals should be mailed to P.O. Box 1798, Rome, GA 30162-1798 or delivered to 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161. Please note that the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is closed November 25-26, 2021 for the Thanksgiving holidays. Local educational agencies, community-based organizations, small minority and/or women's businesses are encouraged to apply. The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission reserves the right to reject any/all bids received or qualified, to accept other than the lowest bid, to negotiate with responsive bidders for the best price or to cancel, in part or in its entirety, the request if it is in the best interests of the NWGRC to do so. Funding is contingent upon the availability of federal funds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM/EMPLOYER
Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
TTY/TDD 1-800-255-0056
Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Career/Case Management Services, Work-Based Learning Services, and Youth Services
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is issuing "Request for Proposals" (RFPs) to provide Career/Case Management Services, Work-Based Learning Services, and Youth Services in the following Northwest Georgia counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. These services in Northwest Georgia are served through the Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Program.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission has been selected as the Grant Sub-recipient for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. Funding is contingent upon availability of funds under WIOA or other federal job training services which provide similar services if they should become available.
It is estimated that funding will be available as follows:
- Career/Case Management Services—approximately $2,000,000 to $2,300,000 in Title I funds available to serve approximately 400-500 adults and dislocated workers. If additional federal funds are received from this or other funding sources, these totals may be increased at approximately the same unit cost;
- Work-Based learning Services—approximately $1,000,000 to $1,200,000 in Title I funds available to serve approximately 200-250 adults and dislocated workers. If additional federal funds are received from this or other funding sources, these totals may be increased at approximately the same unit cost; and
- Youth Services—approximately $1,000,000 in Title II funds available to serve approximately 400 youth between 16 and 24. If additional federal funds are received from this or other funding sources, these totals may be increased at approximately the same unit cost.
Selected contracts may be negotiated on a cost reimbursement basis for governmental and private non-profit organizations and performance based for private for-profit organizations.
A Bidder's Conference for Career/Case Management Services will be held on October 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom (please email tmorgan@nwgrc.org. for the Zoom link). Technical assistance in the proposal process will be provided at the Bidder's Conference. However, written questions may be submitted to tmorgan@nwgrc.org if received by 4:00 p.m. on October 26, 2021.
A Bidder's Conference for Work-Based Learning Services will be held on October 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom (please email tmorgan@nwgrc.org. for the Zoom link). Technical assistance in the proposal process will be provided at the Bidder's Conference. However, written questions may be submitted to tmorgan@nwgrc.org if received by 4:00 p.m. on October 26, 2021.
A Bidder's Conference for Youth Services will be held on October 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom (please email tmorgan@nwgrc.org. for the Zoom link). Technical assistance in the proposal process will be provided at the Bidder's Conference. However, written questions may be submitted to tmorgan@nwgrc.org if received by 4:00 p.m. on October 27, 2021.
Copies of each question/answer from the Bidder's Conferences will be available upon written request and posted online.
The on-line RFP will be available by close of business on October 15, 2021 at www.careerdepot.org. To obtain proposal format, please request the RFP in writing, via email to tmorgan@nwgrc.org. Requests for proposal formats by telephone (except FAX) will not be accepted.
Deadline to submit a proposal is 4:30 P.M., Friday, December 3, 2021. No proposals will be accepted after this date and time. Proposals should be mailed to P.O. Box 1798, Rome, GA 30162-1798 or delivered to 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30161. Please note that the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is closed November 25-26, 2021 for the Thanksgiving holidays. Local educational agencies, community-based organizations, small minority and/or women's businesses are encouraged to apply. The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission reserves the right to reject any/all bids received or qualified, to accept other than the lowest bid, to negotiate with responsive bidders for the best price or to cancel, in part or in its entirety, the request if it is in the best interests of the NWGRC to do so. Funding is contingent upon the availability of federal funds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM/EMPLOYER
Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
TTY/TDD 1-800-255-0056
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