Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize signing of contracts with qualified organizations that can assist the County of Sullivan and the Workforce Development Board of Sullivan Inc. with an array of workforce development services in Sullivan County for in school youth and/or out of school youth.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $49,500.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
WHEREAS, the Center for Workforce Development is responsible for the administration and implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1B funds; and
WHEREAS, the WIOA Section 123 requires the local provisions of education and employment and training services to Youth be procured through Request for Proposal; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal #R 23-06 was issued on March 10, 2023 and there were no responses received; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Workforce Development needs to contract with eligible applicants that are public, private, for profit and not-for-profit entities and educational organizations with experience in delivering the specified component services to the target populations; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan (County) and the Workforce Development Board of Sullivan Inc. (SCWDB) seek qualified service providers for the following service components to be provided to WIOA-eligible at-risk, in school youth between the ages of 14-21 and/or out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 24: (1) Tutoring, study skills training, instruction and dropout prevention strategies; (2) Alternative secondary school services; (3) Occupational skills training; (4) Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training; (5) Leadership development opportunities; (6) Adult mentoring; (7) Comprehensive guidance and counseling that provides individual counseling to participants; (8) F...
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