WIOA Layoff Aversion and Rapid Response Services RFP 2023-2027

The County of Humboldt (County), under the direction of the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board (HC-WDB) issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit Program Operators for the Rapid Response and Lay-Off Aversion programs.

The HC-WDB receives funding annually for Rapid Response (RR) and Lay-Off Aversion (LA) programming. The purpose of this funding is to prevent reductions in workforce at private sector companies, connect the private and public sector to services provided at the America’s Job Center of California (AJCC), and provide RR and LA services as guided by both state and federal agencies

Funding for any agreements resulting from this RFP comes from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), through California’s Employment Development Department (EDD). Federal funds are subject to tracking and annual monitoring requirements. The County is seeking a qualified professional(s) or organization(s) to provide services through the term of July 1, 2023-June 30, 2027.