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South Central WorkForce Council Releasing RFP

The South Central WorkForce Council is releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on Friday, January 12, 2024.

This RFP solicits proposals to provide workforce development services for adults and dislocated workers under Title I of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 and the State Dislocated Worker Program.  An estimated $973,738 of federal and state resources will be available during Program Year 2024 (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025). The final allocation will be based on actual funds available.

Proposers, on their own or in partnership with other providers, must provide services to persons residing in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan Counties. Services must meet the requirements of the WIOA and State Dislocated Worker legislation. Proposers must be prepared to maintain staff at the area CareerForce locations in Fairmont, Mankato, and New Ulm and financially support the area’s CareerForce system.

The following timeline will be followed:
January 12, 2024 – Release of Request for Proposal
January 22, 2024 – Deadline to notify WorkForce Council of Intent to Apply
January 22, 2024 – Proposer’s Conference at 10:00 A.M.
February 23, 2024 – Proposals Due at 12:00 P.M. Noon      
March 1, 2024 – Reviewer Ratings Completed
March, 2024 – WorkForce Council/Joint Powers Board Approval
June 30, 2024 – Contracting Completed
July 1, 2024 – Begin Implementation

Requests for a copy of the RFP are to be made in writing no later than Monday, January 22, 2024 to Heather Gleason by mail, fax or email:

SC WorkForce Council
706 N. Victory Drive
Mankato, MN  56001
hgleason@workforcecouncil.org
Fax: (507) 345-2414

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