Willamette Workforce Partnership is Requesting Proposals

Willamette Workforce Partnership (WWP), the workforce development board serving Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties, has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Youth and One-Stop Operator services. Both RFPs are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced organizations for the coordination and delivery of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services in the Willamette Workforce region.

The successful bidder of the Youth RFP will have the capacity, experience, and community networks necessary to operate comprehensive year-round services for youth between the ages of 14 and 24 and be required to offer the WIOA 14 elements and one (1) local element to eligible WIOA youth for one or more counties within the WWP region. Approximately $1,243,000 will be available annually to perform these services, which begin on July 1, 2025, with potential renewal annually until June 30, 2029. CONTRACTOR shall name WWP and each of it’s respective officers, agents, and employees as additional insured with respect to the CONTRACTOR’s services to be provided under this Agreement.

Click here to view and download the full Youth Services RFP Packet.

The successful bidder of the One-Stop Operator RFP will focus on streamlining service delivery, reducing barriers, fostering collaboration among partners, and creating meaningful engagement opportunities for job seekers, employers, and community stakeholders. The One-Stop Operator contract will be on an annual basis with the award amount totaling $75,000 per year, with annual renewal potential until June 30, 2029. Work will begin July 1, 2025. CONTRACTOR shall name WWP and each of it’s respective officers, agents, and employees as additional insured with respect to the CONTRACTOR’s services to be provided under this Agreement.

Click here to view and download the full One-Stop Operator RFP Packet.