Wioa Title I Young Adult Services Rfp 2025

WorkForce Central has issued a solicitation (YOUNGADULT25) seeking qualified subrecipients to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I services aimed at assisting young adults in Pierce County, Washington who face barriers to employment or postsecondary education. The program focuses on comprehensive support services including career exploration, training, education, work experiences, supportive wraparound services, and employment follow-up designed to establish durable career pathways and facilitate living wage employment. The contract will operate on a cost reimbursement basis with funding up to $1,000,000 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal. Service delivery is expected to align with WIOA youth program requirements, involving case management, individual service strategies, and a minimum allocation of 20% of funds to work experiences, among other program elements. Services must be delivered primarily through or in collaboration with the WorkSource Pierce One-Stop Center and affiliated sites throughout Pierce County. Proposals will be evaluated based on a weighted scoring system covering service approach, staffing qualifications, organizational capacity, understanding of program requirements, performance measurement, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability of services, requiring a minimum score of 70 out of 100 to be competitive. The award process is best-value based, balancing technical merit with cost and community impact. Subrecipients must demonstrate compliance with federal (WIOA Title I, Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Parts 200 and 2900), state, and local regulations, maintain robust financial management and internal controls, and meet all reporting and auditing requirements. Mandatory use of the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) system for participant data management and performance tracking within 7 days of service delivery is required. The contract includes special provisions addressing conflict of interest avoidance, fraud prevention, nondiscrimination, and fiscal accountability. Proposals must be submitted electronically by December 19, 2025, and include detailed budgets, certifications, and supporting documentation. Overall, the contract aims to foster measurable outcomes such as credential attainment, skills gains, and employment retention consistent with U.S. DOL performance measures while ensuring transparency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with regional workforce development goals.