Newark One Stop Career Center Operator

The City of Newark and the Newark Workforce Development Board are seeking a qualified Operator for the Newark One Stop Career Center under solicitation 2025-RFP-009. The selected operator will manage workforce development programs aligned with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), focusing on serving vulnerable populations and building integrated service delivery models. The initial contract period runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a potential one-year extension through June 30, 2028. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal by 10:15 am on June 5, 2025. The scope of work requires the operator to implement a human-centered design triage system, coordinate regional partnerships, and maintain a data-driven performance management system to track employment rates and skill gains. Evaluation is based on a 100-point trade-off process considering the understanding of work, organizational experience, work plan, performance outcomes, proposed budget, and staff qualifications. Contractors must adhere to strict federal and state regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and ADA compliance, and are subject to rigorous audit requirements, criminal background screenings, and mandatory security awareness training for all staff. Administrative requirements include the submission of a two-page executive summary and a 15-page narrative in PDF format. Financial management involves monthly invoicing submitted to the Newark Workforce Development Board Executive Director. The operator is responsible for maintaining all program and financial records for five years and must disclose any organizational conflicts of interest. Key personnel changes require prior written approval from the board, and vacancies in key positions must be filled within 60 calendar days.