Procurement Opportunities

The Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend (WFSCB) is currently soliciting responses from qualified proposers for the Direct Child Care Services Management FY2021-22.

Update March 10, 2021

Excel Budget Forms

As directed in the RFP for Direct Child Care Services Management, under the section entitled “Proposal Budget Instructions”, pages 67 and 68, proposers are instructed to use the following budget forms (excel spreadsheets) as part of the proposal submission.

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Update March 9, 2021

Pre-Proposal Conference Presentation

The presentation for the Pre-Proposal Conference conducted on February 24, 2021, is provided below for your information.

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Question and Answer (Q&A)

The following questions were received during the Pre-Proposal Conference on February 24, 2021. No questions were received during the Q&A period of February 24 through March 3, 2021. The responses are noted below for your information.

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The Direct Child Care Services Management provides child care services to eligible families in need of child care for their children. The provision of child care services will be delivered by the sub-recipient co-located at the WFSCB career centers. Management of services will include, at a minimum, management of funds, intake, eligibility, and management of services for parents and self-arranged providers, assessment, and referral to other related services to families and children. This procurement may include provider management functions.

The RFP document includes information on the dates/times of the Pre-Proposal Conference, Q&A period, submission of the application and proposal, and the award of the contract. To access the RFP document, click on the link below.

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All inquiries to this solicitation should be addressed to Robert Ramirez, Contracts and Procurement Officer via e-mail at: robert.ramirez@workforcesolutionscb.org. No faxes will be accepted.

Using the Request for Applications (RFA) method of procurement, Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend (WFSCB) is currently soliciting responses from professional, experienced individuals or firms for event presenters, motivational speakers, and facilitation services. WFSCB will be considering selected individuals or firms for the upcoming Women Empowered (WE) Virtual Summit and/or other future sponsored events.

The RFA document contains important information on the services solicited and requirements for the preparation of the response.

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All inquires should be directed to Robert Ramirez, Contracts and Procurement Officer via e-mail at robert.ramirez@workforcesolutionscb.org.

The Strategic Marketing Standards and Guidelines have been developed to establish overarching goals covering marketing, communications, outreach, leadership, advocacy, and organizational excellence. This document outlines the organization’s mission, marketing guidelines, and proof of performance indicators that guide all Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend’s activities. This is a strategic road map that institutes immediate objectives and supporting actions to ensure a unified message with a higher level of brand equity and integrity.

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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend (WFSCB) will utilize a virtual platform (ZOOM) to conduct professional development trainings for Child care Providers with Workforce Provider Agreements. This virtual platform will ensure the safety of both the child care trainer(s) and staff attending these professional development trainings.

Trainers will present two 3-hour long training sessions (morning and afternoon) on an early childhood education topic using the ZOOM virtual platform on their designated training day. Trainers are expected to develop professional development trainings that are interactive and that engage child care providers. WFSCB will utilize this training format until the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Child Care Regulation (CCR) determine the COVID-19 Pandemic is no longer a public health risk for the Coastal Bend region.

The RFA contains important information regarding the contents and instructions for the submission of the application and requested training materials.

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All inquires regarding the RFA, should be directed to Robert R. Ramirez, Contracts and Procurement Officer, via e-mail at: robert.ramirez@workforcesolutionscb.org.