Gulfport Job Corps Center W/ OA CTS
ID: 1605JE-25-R-00001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTDOL - JCAS EAST PROCUREMENTWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/96344d5ac41f4cafb49fe2c9c293316a/view
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    The Department of Labor is seeking qualified contractors to operate the Gulfport Job Corps Center with Outreach and Admissions services, aimed at providing comprehensive support for disadvantaged youth. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering academic training, career development, and outreach services, managing a planned student capacity of up to 273, with an initial enrollment of 191, over a contract period from October 2025 to September 2030. This initiative is crucial for fostering long-term employment opportunities for participants, ensuring accountability through specified performance metrics and compliance requirements. Interested parties can contact Hameena L. Heard at heard.hameena.l@dol.gov or Richard I Thomas at thomas.richard.i@dol.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hameena L. Heard
    (404) 302-5329
    heard.hameena.l@dol.gov
    Richard I Thomas
    (404) 302-3904
    thomas.richard.i@dol.gov
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    RFP 1605JE-25-R-00001 Gulfport JCC w OA CTS 02.12.25.pdf
    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the operation of the Gulfport Job Corps Center, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. The purpose is to seek qualified contractors to provide comprehensive services including academic training, career development, and outreach and admissions for disadvantaged youth. The contractor will manage a planned student capacity of up to 273, starting from 191, with a focus on increasing enrollment over the contract period from October 2025 to September 2030. The contract will be fixed-price with clause variations, and the contractor will be responsible for meeting specified performance metrics, including maintaining 100% monthly On Board Strength (OBS). Key personnel requirements are outlined, specifying qualifications for position holders like the Center Director and Career Success Director. The RFP includes a pricing schedule across various contract line items, including operational costs and transition plans to ensure continuity of service. The Government outlines conditions for performance measurement, compliance requirements, and consequences for failure to meet enrollment targets, ensuring accountability in delivering quality services aimed at fostering long-term employment for participants in the program.
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