2026-03-6210 WIOA One-Stop Operator for EmployBR

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
for
WIOA One-Stop Operator for EmployBR
Solicitation No: 2026-03-6210
Proposal Opening Date: May 19, 2026
Proposal Opening Time: 2:00 pm CST
NOTE TO PROPOSERS:
1) Submit the separate set of Proposal Forms with all required
information as your Proposal.
2) Retain the complete set of Specifications and Contract Documents for
your file.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
1.1 Background......................................................................... 6
1.1.1 Purpose ................................................. 9
1.1.2 Goals and Objectives ......................................................... 11
1.2 Definitions .......................................................................... 11
1.3 Schedule of Events .............................................................. 13
1.4 Proposal Submittal ............................................................... 14
1.5 Proposal Response Format .................................................... 15
1.5.1 Number of Response Copies ............................................... 19
1.5.2 Legibility/Clarity ................................................................ 19
1.6 Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, Proprietary Information .... 20
1.7 Proposal Clarifications Prior to Submittal .................................. 21
1.7.1 Proposal Inquiry Period ...................................................... 21
1.8 Errors and Omissions in Proposal ........................................... 22
1.9 Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals .......................................... 22
1.10 Withdrawal of Proposal ....................................................... 22
1.11 Material in the RFP ............................................................ 23
1.12 Waiver of Administrative Informalities ..................................... 23
1.13 Proposal Rejection ............................................................. 23
1.14 Ownership of Proposal ......................................................... 23
1.15 Cost of Offer Preparation ..................................................... 23
1.16 Nonnegotiable Contract Terms ............................................. 23
1.17 Taxes .............................................................................. 23
1.18 Proposal Validity .............................................................. 24
1.19 Prime Contractor Responsibilities .......................................... 24
1.20 Corporation Requirements................................................. 24
1.21 Use of Subcontractors ......................................................... 24
1.22 Written or Oral Discussions/Presentations ............................... 25
1.23 Acceptance of Proposal Content ........................................... 25
1.24 Evaluation and Selections .................................................... 25
1.25 Contract Negotiations ......................................................... 25
1.26 Contract Award and Negotiation ............................................ 25
1.27 Notice of Intent to Award ...................................................... 26
1.28 Debriefings ....................................................................... 26
1.29 Insurance Requirements ...................................................... 26
1.30 Subcontractor Insurance ...................................................... 26
1.31 Contractor Provisions ......................................................... 27
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PART I ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.32 Indemnification ................................................................................... 27
1.33 Payment for Services.................................................................................. 27
1.34 Termination of This Agreement for Cause ................................................ 27
1.35 Termination of This Agreement for Convenience ....................................... 28
1.36 Termination of This Agreement for Lack of Appropriated Funds.................... 28
1.37 Assignment ........................................................................................ 29
1.38 No Guarantee of Quantities...................................................................... 29
1.39 Audit of Records ................................................................................. 29
1.40 Civil Rights Compliance ...................................................................... 29
1.41 Record Retention ................................................................................ 30
1.42 Record Ownership .............................................................................. 30
1.43 Content of Contract/Order of Preference ................................................. 30
1.44 Contract Changes............................................................................... 30
1.45 End of Contract Transition..................................................................... 30
1.46 Substitution of Personnel ......................................................................... 31
1.47 Governing Law ....................................................................................... 31
1.48 Claims or Controversies............ .......................................................... 31
PART II SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 Scope of Work / Services..................................................................... 33
2.2 Period of Agreement .......................................................................... 33
2.3 Price Schedule ................................................................................. 33
2.4 Deliverables ..................................................................................... 33
2.5 Location .......................................................................................... 33
PART III PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
3.1 Methodology - Specific Plan..................................................................... 34
3.2 Experience .......................................................................................... 34
PART IV PRICING
3.1 Proposed Price ..................................................................................... 36
3.2 Additional Information ............................................................................ 36
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PART V EVALUATION AND AWARD
Award of Contract..................................................................................... 38
Performance Measures............................................................................. 40
PART VI COST AND PRICING
Budget Proposal Summary ......................................................................... 41
Proposal Application | Detailed Budget .......................................................... 42
Travel Expenditures ................................................................................... 43
Other Expenditures .................................................................................... 44
PART VII GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
General Terms and Conditions ................................................................ 45
PART VIII SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Specific Terms and Conditions .................................................................... 54
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT B - PROPOSER'S ORGANIZATION ..................................................................... 55
ATTACHMENT C - CORPORATE RESOLUTION..........................................................................................56
ATTACHMENT D - AFFIDAVIT ............................................................................................................57
ATTACHMENT E - CONTRACTOR'S AND SUBCONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE ......................................58
ATTACHMENT F - DEBARMENT FORM .............................................................................................59
ATTACHMENT G - LOBBYING FORM .........................................................................................60
ATTACHMENT H - CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM .....................................................................61
ATTACHMENT I - RESOURCE MATERIALS .................................................................................62
ATTACHMENT J - DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INCLUSION ....................................63
ATTACHMENT K - 2 CFR REQUIREMENT
SMALL MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ..................................................72
ATTACHMENT L - H2B WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................73
ATTACHMENT M - COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE FEDERAL REGULATIONS
FEDERAL CLAUSES, IF APPLICABLE .............................................................74
ATTACHMENT N - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ............................................................75
ATTACHMENT O - U. S.DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY CORONAVIRUS TERMS .......................82
ATTACHMENT P - FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE ...........................................................................91
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Title: WIOA One-Stop Operator for EmployBR
Issuing Agency: City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge
Purchasing Office
th.
222 Saint Louis Street 8 Floor Room 826
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Period of Contract: Three (3) years
Sealed Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. CST on May 19, 2026 for furnishing the
goods/services described herein. Proposals received after the announced time and date for receipt will
remain unopened. No telephoned, faxed, or emailed proposals will be considered.
The face of the envelope or shipping container SHALL be clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner
as follows:
RFP#: 2026-03-6210 - WIOA One-Stop Operator for EmployBR
TITLE: WIOA One-Stop Operator for EmployBR
PROPOSAL DUE: May 19, 2026
All Inquiries for Information Should Submitted in Writing and Be Directed To: Paul Narcisse, Assistant
Purchasing Director, at t: RFP6210OneStopOperator@brla.gov
PROPOSALS MUST BE SHIPPED/MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN
ABOVE.
(Proposers are hereby advised that the U. S. Postal Service does not make deliveries to our
physical location.)
In com pliance with this request for proposal and to all the conditions imposed therein, the undersigned offers
and agrees to furnish the goods/services herein.
By my signature on this solicitation, I certify that this firm/individual and subcontractor is properly licensed for
providing the goods/services specified.
Name and Address of Firm: Date:_______________
By: _____________________________________
__________________Zip Code _________ (Signature in ink)
Telephone Number (___)_______________ Name:__________________________________
Fax Number (___)____________________ (Please Print)
E-mail Address ______________________ Title:__________________________________
I have the authority to bind the corporation
SMALL, WOMAN, MIORITY OR SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN - OWNED BUSINESS YES / NO
IF YES: SMALL, WOMAN, MINORITY, SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN - OWNED
The City - Parish is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against anyone on
the basis of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, reprisal, disability, sexual
orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
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PART 1 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
We extend this proposal to enter into a contract to furnish WIOA -Stop Operator for EmployBR for a period
of one (1) year, then renewable annually for an additional two (2) years to the East Baton Rouge Parish
EmployBR, beginning with the date indicated on the "Notice To Proceed", for Parish of East Baton Rouge
as specified.
1.1 Background
In July 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law. WIOA is
designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to
succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled worker needed to compete in
the global economy. Every year the key programs that form the pillars of WIOA help tens of millions
of job seekers connector to good jobs and acquire the necessary skills and credentials needed to
obtain them, and in addition, assists current workers with moving up in their organizations and
furthering career opportunities. The enactment of WIOA provides an opportunity for reforms to
ensure the one-stop delivery system is job-driven, responsive to the needs of employers and
equipped with the right staff and processes in order to prepare job seekers for jobs that are available
now and in the future.
This RFP was created in response to the 2014 WIOA legislation describe above. WIOA provides the
framework for a national workforce preparation system that is flexible, responsive, customer-
focused, and locally managed. Mandatory partners include WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and
Youth Programs; Wagner-Peyser services; Adult Basic Education; Vocational Rehabilitation; and
others specific in the Act. Prospective proposers are strongly encourages to read Training and
Employment Guidance Letter 0415 issued by the U.S. Department of Labor that outlines the vision
for the one-stop system under WIOA.
The spirit of WIOA legislation emphasizes collaboration and the belief that we can accomplish more
if we work together to serve participants. Of particular focus in the legislation are the following three
key driving messages:
a. Local employer and job seeker needs drive workforce solutions and service delivery.
b. Continuous improvement is critical to providing excellent customer service.
c. The workforce system supports strong regional economies and plays an active role in
community and workforce development.
A. The WIOA system is built around six key principles.
1) Alignment of Services: Integrating multiple employment and training programs through the
one- stop delivery system will simplify and expand services for job seekers and employers.
WIOA supports the alignment of workforce investment, education, and economic
development systems in support of a comprehensive, accessible, and highquality workforce
development system. Local partners will play a key role in policy development that is
customized to meet the needs of the community.
2) Universal Access: Through the one-stop system, every customer will have access to a set of
core employment-related services. WIOA emphasizes the need to increase access and
opportunity, particularly for those individuals with barriers to employment, to ensure success
in the labor market.
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3) Relevant and Responsive Programs: WIOA highlights the need to improve the quality and
labor market relevancy of community, state and national employment and training programs
in efforts to provide workers with the skills and credentials necessary to secure and advance
in employment with family-sustaining wages; and to provide employers with the skilled
workers the employers need to succeed in the global economy. This principle requires local
workforce boards to focus on in-demand industry sectors and occupations, including
alternative pathways to employment, on- the-job training, internships, and apprenticeships in
order to effectively close the skills gap.
4) Integrated Service Delivery: The legislation promotes improvement in the structure and
delivery of services to better address the employment and skill needs of workers, job seekers
and employers. Service delivery should be seamless, easy, coordinated and accessible
across multiple partners and populations.
5) Continuous Improvement: Promoting improvement in the structure and delivery of services
to increase the prosperity of workers and employers.
6) Local Oversight: Local boards, with involvement from the private sector, will be responsible
for program planning and oversight of the local system.
Funding for WIOA is provided through USDOL/ETA which uses statutory formulas to determine the
amount of grant funds each state (or outlying area) receives. These funds are sent to each state.
Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development distributes the funds to each of
the 15 Local Workforce Development Areas based on federal formulas.
B. Local Workforce Development Area 21 (LWDA 21)
In the state of Louisiana, LWDA 21 is one of fifteen (15) Local Workforce Areas. It includes the City
of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge. LWDA 21 is in Region 2 with LWDA 20 which
consists of the following parishes: Ascension, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee,
St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.
The Mayor-President serves as the Chief Elected Official (CEO) and has been granted WIOA
designation by the Governor of Louisiana. The Baton Rouge Government is the fiscal agent for this
federal program. The CEO has appointed twenty-three (23) business and public members to function
as the LWDA 21 for the purpose of providing strategic guidance and oversight of the workforce
development system for the area. The mission of LWDA 21 is to promote and develop a workforce
system that is responsive to the needs of business and job seekers resulting in increased economic
prosperity in the region and the State. Its oversight responsibility includes designation of the local
One-Stop Operator, location and certification of the One-Stop Centers, designation of Title I Adult,
Dislocated Worker, Youth and Business Services providers, selection and monitoring of workforce
development service providers and leading integrated service delivery efforts, creating policies, and
setting local performance standards.
LWDA 21's regional plan (https://www2.laworks.net/Downloads/WFD/LWDP/Region_2_Plan.pdf)
presents a vision that is aligned with the State's vision of a workforce system designed to provide
pathways to sustained employment opportunities for all Louisianans. Individuals who are receiving
public assistance, the unemployed or underemployed, those who are deficient in basic skills, as well
as persons with disabilities, including disabled veterans, and others with barriers to employment are
the targeted population. These individuals should have access to education, training, and supportive
services needed to prepare for secure, high-demand occupations that pay family-sustaining wages.
Further, LWDA 21 agrees with the Louisiana Workforce Investment Council's (State Workforce
Board) support for the development of an employer-led, demand-driven workforce system based on
occupational forecasts in which training, education, and services for job-seekers prepare LWDA 21
residents and other Louisiana residents for high wage, high-demand career opportunities within the
state.
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C. Local Workforce Development Area Regional/Local Plans
Both WIOA and the regulations can be accessed on the U.S. Department of Labor's site
(http://www.doleta.gov/WIOA). LWDA 21 has developed a Regional Plan that contains significant
information about the integration of partners at the One-Stop Center, as well as labor market information
about the area. Since this information is readily available to proposers, it will not be repeated in this RFP.
D. LWDA 21 EMPLOY BR and Affiliated Sites (American Job Center)
LWDA 21s Workforce Development System brings together a wide variety of Federal, State and local
program partners, integrates the provision of their services, and provides a full-range of assistance to job
seekers and employers currently at EMPLOY BR. Examples of the services provided at EMPLOY BR and
affiliated sites include:
* Job-search and job-placement assistance
* Access to computers, internet, fax machines and printers for job search purposes
* Access to job listings
* Labor market information
* Assistance in preparing resumes
* Comprehensive assessment of job skills, abilities, aptitudes and needs
* Career coaching
* Workshops on topics such as interviewing skills, networking, work skill upgrades
* Case management
* Pre-vocational services
* Information on Unemployment Insurance
* Individual employment plans
* Referrals to training, education and related supportive services
* Outreach and recruitment for Business Services
EMPLOY BR currently has a center located at:
4523 Plank Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 358-4514
EMPLOY BR site hours are for the public are: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday. Public hours for Thursday are 8:00am -2:00pm.
Thursday, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm the centers are closed to the public to allow for staff development
and training opportunities.
Under WIOA, mandated LWDA21 Workforce Development System partners include
the following (Section 121 (b) (1)):
* WIOA Title I programs (Core partner)
* Wagner-Peyser programs (Core partner)
* Adult Education and Literacy programs (Core partner)
* Rehabilitation Act programs (Core partner)
* Older Americans Act programs
* Perkins postsecondary vocational education activities
* Trade Adjustment Assistance and NAFTA-TAA programs
* Veterans Employment and Training
* Community Service Block Grant employment and training activities
* HUD employment and training activities
* Unemployment compensation programs
* Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
* Job Corps
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1.1.1 Purpose
The City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge ("City-Parish") is soliciting sealed proposals
from qualified vendors to establish a contract through competitive negotiation to ensure seamless
delivery of partner services in the One-Stop Centers for EmployBR in East Baton Rouge Parish.
The vision of EmployBR is aligned with the State's vision of a workforce system that will provide
pathways to sustained employment opportunities for all Louisianans. Individuals who are receiving
public assistance, the unemployed or underemployed, those who are deficient in basic skills, as well
as persons with disabilities, including disabled veterans and others with barriers to employment will
be the target populations. All should have access to education, training, and supportive services
needed to prepare for secure, high-demand occupations that pay family-sustaining wages. The role
of the OneStop Operator requires coordination of the core and mandatory partners in the One-Stop
Center as well as at two affiliated sites.
The City-Parish is looking for a reputable, qualified, creative, eligible entity with experience and
knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), partnership development,
operations management, staff development, outreach and recruitment, and representing the Parish
in a professional and responsible manner. The City-Parish is seeking bold, creative proposals that
will focus on operating EmployBR in an inclusive and efficient manner that supports effective service
delivery through integration of services with Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Workers (Title I), Adult
Basic Education (Title II), Wagner-Peyser (Title III), division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Title VI),
Department of Social and Health Services, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF),
as well as other agencies and community partners. The primary performance outcome for this
procurement is to ensure that the Parish meets federal performance measures based around skills
gains, employment, and credentialing.
A. Strategic Alignment
LWDB 21's strategic plan emphasizes employer engagement, targeted workforce investments,
and stronger alignment among partner organizations. The one-stop system serves as the
central point of integration for workforce, education, and economic development services,
meeting the needs of two primary customers: job seekers and employers.
The One-Stop Operator (OSO) is responsible for coordinating and supporting partner activities
to ensure a seamless, customer-centered experience. Multiple workforce services-funded
through various federal, state, and local programs-operate within this system and must
function cohesively.
To fulfill LWDB 21's vision of an integrated, high-performing workforce system, the OSO must:
* Demonstrate inspirational and professional leadership
* Communicate effectively across diverse audiences
* Adapt quickly to evolving system needs
* Support and cultivate a fully integrated EmployBR and affiliate site network
* Commit to strong, collaborative partnerships
* Advance LWDB 21's strategic priorities, ensuring the system is equipped to meet the
needs of local job seekers and employers
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B. Required Services
1. Facilities, Equipment, and Operations Management
The OSO shall:
* Ensure all equipment (computers, printers, copiers, fax machines) is functional,
properly maintained, and securely managed
* Maintain operational readiness of resource rooms and common areas
* Support safe, accessible, and ADA-compliant environments
* Coordinate general operational logistics among partners at EmployBR and affiliate
locations
2. EmployBR and Affiliate Sites - Service Delivery Coordination
The Operator will coordinate daily operations to ensure seamless service delivery across all
partner programs. Responsibilities include:
* Ensuring integrated, coordinated delivery of partner services to all one-stop customers
* Developing and maintaining a formal referral process, including:
- Minimum referral standards
- Required follow-up timeframes
- Documentation of referral outcomes
* Managing partner calendars to ensure workshops, orientations, and partner activities
are timely, non-duplicative, and well-organized
* Ensuring technology and assistive tools remain current and functional
* Supporting operations and service alignment at affiliate sites
3. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Cost Allocation Plan
In collaboration with LWDB 21, the OSO shall:
* Assist in the development, maintenance, and annual update of the MOU and Cost
Allocation Plan
* Monitor and confirm that partner contributions are equitable, transparent, and in
compliance with WIOA requirements
* Facilitate communication with partners regarding shared costs and infrastructure
requirements
4. Staff Training and Professional Development (training must occur quarterly at minimum)
The OSO will:
* Develop, schedule, and communicate training opportunities for staff in areas such as
leadership, customer service, public speaking, workforce development practices, and
other skill needs identified
* Coordinate cross-training and monthly program updates to ensure partners understand
each other's services, referral processes, and program requirements
* Support continuous improvement through training evaluations, follow-up, and
skill-building initiatives
*
5. Outreach and Recruitment
Under the guidance of LWDB 21, the OSO will:
* Promote EMPLOY BR and partner services at workforce and community events across
LWDB 21/Region 2
* Support targeted outreach to job seekers, employers, and community partners
* Ensure all marketing materials comply with WIOA branding requirements, including use
of: "American Job Center" or "A proud partner of the American Job Center network"
(WIOA Sec. 121(e)(4))
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