Promoting a prosperous community by providing a progressive workforce system
Requests for Information (RFI) & Proposals (RFP)
Welcome
At Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council, we are dedicated to fostering a thriving workforce that meets the needs of our communities in Benton and Franklin Counties.
Our commitment to equitable access and transparent processes ensures that all organizations can participate in workforce development initiatives.
Ensuring Fairness and Transparency in Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Procurement
At Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council, it is crucial to follow specific procurement guidelines to ensure equitable access to funding opportunities and the efficient allocation of resources for workforce development. Compliance with federal, state, and local policies supports transparency, fosters competition, and aligns with the strategic goals of our region’s workforce initiatives. Organizations engaging in Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) must adhere to these guidelines to meet regulatory requirements and optimize workforce services.
Additionally, the BFWDC Procurement and Selection of One-Stop Operators and Service Providers Policy (Policy No: 2015-34, Effective Date: 7/27/22) establishes clear requirements for competitive procurement. This policy ensures adherence to WIOA guidelines and OMB Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR 200.318-326, requiring a competitive process at least once every four years.
The allowable procurement methods include:
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Sealed Bids
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Competitive Proposals
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Non-competitive (Sole Source) Procurement under specific conditions such as lack of competition, emergency situations, or unique service requirements.
For further reference, the full Procurement and Selection of One-Stop Operators and Service Providers Policy document is available here.
Workforce Development and WIOA Regulations
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA):
WIOA governs workforce development programs across the U.S., promoting job training, employment services, and economic development. RFPs related to workforce development must comply with WIOA guidelines to ensure alignment with state and federal priorities. (doleta.gov)
State Workforce Development Policies:
Washington State’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board provides policy guidance to ensure workforce development RFPs meet federal and state goals. Agencies must align their proposals with Washington’s strategic workforce initiatives. (wtb.wa.gov)
Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) Compliance:
Workforce-related RFPs must ensure that service providers comply with ETPL requirements, ensuring transparency and accountability in publicly funded training programs. (esd.wa.gov)
By adhering to these federal, state and local guidelines, Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council can ensure that our Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) are compliant and transparent, thereby promoting a fair competitive environment. This commitment to established standards reflects a dedication to equity and integrity in our procurement process.
For more information on local procurement guidelines, please visit our Administration and Fiscal Policies Page.
OPEN REQUESTS
The BFWDC does not currently have any open RFPs.
Please check back later for updates or contact us for more information.
Request for Information (RFI)
The BFWDC does not currently have any open RFIs.
Please check back later for updates or contact us for more information.
Past Requests for Proposals
One-Stop Operator | RFP-2025-01-WIOA-OSO
Managing the WorkSource Columbia Basin (WSCB) One-Stop Center
Release: January 31, 2025
Proposal Due Date: March 19, 2025, 4:00 PM PDT
Proposal Announcement: April 30, 2025, 4:00 PM PDT
Proposal Awarded: Career Path Services
Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #23-01
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Title IB Adult/Dislocated Worker/Youth Services
Proposal Deadline: February 27, 2023
Anticipated Award Period - July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 With mutually agreed option for annual extensions
The RFP 23-01 Review Committee recommended to the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council Board of Directors to award the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Out-of-School Youth Contracts to Career Path Services. Board Minutes approving the award can be found here.
One-Stop Operator (OSO)
RFP #2021-001-WIOA-OSO
Proposal Deadline - May 5, 2021, 4:00 p.m. PST
Anticipated Award Period - July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
Potential annual extension through June 30, 2025
Click here for the full RFP
The RFP 21-01 Review Committee recommended to the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council Board of Directors to award this contract to Career Path Services. Board Minutes approving the award can be found here.
Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council
Request for Proposals 19-01
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program Services:
Dislocated Worker
Proposal Deadline: Thursday, May 9, 2019
The RFP 19-01 Review Committee recommended to the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council Board of Directors to award this contract to Career Path Services. Board Minutes approving the award can be found here.
Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council
Request for Proposals 18-01
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program Services:
Adult, Dislocated Worker, Out-of-School Youth
Proposal Deadline: Thursday, May 23, 2018
The RFP 18-01 Review Committee recommended to the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council Board of Directors to award the Adult and Out-of-School Youth Contracts to Career Path Services and the Dislocated Worker Contract to ResCare. Board Minutes approving the award can be found here.