Description
This informal supplemental RFP seeks additional qualified providers to deliver a broad suite of workforce and economic development services for the Borderplex region of Texas. The scope includes case management, training enrollment, job placement, work‑based learning, supportive services, and payroll/employer‑of‑record functions. Existing FY26002 contract holders may submit only if they wish to add or change service categories; new vendors may propose for any of the listed categories. The solicitation may be reopened after the initial evaluation to accept further proposals. Evaluation will consider cost reasonableness, organizational capacity, performance management, staffing plans, and technical approach, with a minimum score of 70 required for conditional qualification.
• Services: workforce case management, training enrollment, job placement, work‑based learning, supportive services, payroll/employer‑of‑record.
• Target region: six‑county Borderplex area (El Paso, Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio, Brewster) in Texas.
• Funding ceiling: $350,000 (estimated total contract value).
• Submission deadline: 12 Feb 2026 (12:00 PM) via electronic portal.
• Evaluation criteria: cost, organizational capacity, performance management, staffing, technical approach (total 100 points).
• Minimum score for consideration: 70 points; possible oral presentation for clarification.
• Contract term: not explicitly stated; expected to align with fiscal year or project‑specific timelines.