Coconino Workforce Development Area WIOA Title 1B Service Provider for Adult, Dislocated Workers, and Youth

Coconino County has issued a formal notice seeking proposals for the role of WIOA Title 1B Service Provider within the Coconino Workforce Development Area, focusing on services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth. The solicitation, identified as RFP 2024-118, was issued on April 5, 2024, with a submission deadline of May 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Interested vendors are directed to submit their proposals via the Ion Wave Technologies platform, with the county emphasizing a transparent evaluation process that considers factors such as proposal quality, past performance, and overall value, rather than solely the lowest bid. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if deemed in the public interest, and awards will be made promptly following negotiations and evaluations. The procurement process involves public opening of proposal names, with detailed proposal contents kept confidential until after negotiations are completed. The contract aims to select a provider capable of delivering comprehensive workforce development services aligned with federal and state guidelines under WIOA. Additional related procurement documents include various bids and proposals for services such as recycling processing, construction projects, and equipment procurement, indicating a broad scope of county and municipal contracting activities. The contract's NAICS code is 315210, and the primary point of contact for this solicitation is the county’s purchasing department.