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PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Shreveport 

Department of Community Development / Bureau of Workforce

 

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Local Workforce Development Board #71

2024 Request for Proposal for One Stop Operator Services


ISSUANCE OF PROPOSAL:                                                                                              MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSAL:                                                                 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The City of Shreveport Department of Community Development, Bureau of Workforce in partnership with the Local Workforce Development Board 71, hereafter referred to as LWDB 71, is requesting proposals from committed and qualified entities to serve as One Stop Operator for the comprehensive one-stop center at the Caddo American Job Center and capable of providing services according to specified Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program. 

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to procure an entity that will focus on operating the American Job Center in an inclusive and efficient manner that supports effective service delivery through integration of services with Adult and Dislocated Workers (Title I), Adult Basic Education (Title II), Wagner-Peyser (Title III), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Title IV), Department of Social and Health Services, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) as well as other agencies and community partners.

Proposal packets and all required attachments may be downloaded from the website at https://www.shreveportla.gov/242/Grant-Proposals . All questions/requests for clarification must be submitted and received in writing via email by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on November 8, 2024 to: Bridgette Clark, Bureau Chief at Bridgette.clark@shreveportla.gov . All proposals must be received by November 26, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. (CST).

The question/request period allows proposers to obtain guidance on the scope of and nature of the work required in RFP and to ask technical questions concerning this solicitation. These questions will be answered via electronic mail. Verbal questions/requests shall not be accepted. Further, LWDB 71 reserves the right to reject any or all requests for clarification in whole or part. All WIOA funded activities are an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 

The City encourages minority-owned and women-owned enterprises to apply. The respondent must be willing to comply with procurement requirements, relevant regulations, and any other applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The respondent must not have any interest which would conflict with the performance of services required by WIOA.

 To view RFP, click here

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PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Shreveport 
Department of Community Development / Bureau of Workforce 

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Local Workforce Development Board #71
2024 Request for Proposal for One Stop Operator Services

ISSUANCE OF PROPOSAL:                                                                                                  MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSAL:                                                                                                  FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024

 

The City of Shreveport Department of Community Development, Bureau of Workforce in partnership with the Local Workforce Development Board 71, hereafter referred to as LWDB 71, is requesting proposals from committed and qualified entities to serve as One Stop Operator for the comprehensive one-stop center for employment and training services at Caddo American Job Center and capable of providing services according to specified Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program. 

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to procure an entity that will focus on operating the American Job Center in an inclusive and efficient manner that supports effective service delivery through integration of services with Adult and Dislocated Workers (Title I), Adult Basic Education (Title II), Wagner-Peyser (Title III), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Title IV), Department of Social and Health Services, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) as well as other agencies and community partners.

Proposal packets and all required attachments may be downloaded from the website at https://www.shreveportla.gov/242/Grant-Proposals . All questions/requests for clarification must be submitted and received in writing via email by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on August 9, 2024 to: Bridgette Clark, Interim Bureau Chief at Bridgette.clark@shreveportla.gov . All proposals must be received by August 23, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. (CST).

The question/request period allows proposers to obtain guidance on the scope of and nature of the work required in RFP and to ask technical questions concerning this solicitation. These questions will be answered via electronic mail. Verbal questions/requests shall not be accepted. Further, LWDB 71 reserves the right to reject any or all requests for clarification in whole or part. All WIOA funded activities are an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 

The City encourages minority-owned and women-owned enterprises to apply. The respondent must be willing to comply with procurement requirements, relevant regulations, and any other applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. The respondent must not have any interest which would conflict with the performance of services required by WIOA.

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 RFP City of Shreveport One Stop Operator Services

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CITY OF SHREVEPORT - Notice of Funding Availability 
Community Development Block Grant - CARES ACT - (CDBG-CV)
Public Services/Public Facilities

Deadline:  Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 5:00 pm.

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The City of Shreveport (“City”), through its Department of Community Development, is currently accepting public facility and public service proposals for funding consideration under the Community Development Block Grant Program-CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) for eligible governmental and nonprofit entities. 

PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER THIS GRANT MUST MEET ONE OF THE THREE NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND MUST BE IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND MITIGATE FUTURE RISKS. 

Each organization is limited to one proposal submission for only one activity category (Public Service OR Public Facilities) under this round of funding. 

To view RFP proposal, click here.

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CITY OF SHREVEPORT - Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Guidelines
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Public Facilities Activities/Capital Projects
CFDA Number: 14.218

Extended Deadline:  Friday, July 15, 2022, at 5:00 pm.

The City of Shreveport (“City”), through its Department of Community Development, is currently accepting public facility proposals for funding consideration under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for eligible governmental and nonprofit entities. These funds are allocated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program is authorized by the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974.   Regulations governing this program can be found at 24 CFR 570.

 Acquisition and improvements of public facilities that promote a public benefit, such as homeless shelters, workforce development centers, healthcare facilities, centers for seniors, historic preservation properties, and other facilities that have significant public benefit will be considered for funding. Public facilities improvements may include: security lighting and cameras, greenspace development and other and improvements that have significant public benefit. Housing projects and requests for facility operating costs will not be eligible for consideration under this NOFA. 

 To view RFP proposal, click here.

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CITY OF SHREVEPORT - Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Guidelines

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Submission Deadline:  Monday, August 30, 2021, at 5:00 pm.

This NOFA announces the availability of funding under CDBG to community based, not-for-profit organizations that implement programs and/or projects addressing designated non-housing services for the youth and children, elderly, homeless services, and economic development. Services are limited to the City of Shreveport. 

Funding is contingent upon the approval of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development budget. No grant amount will exceed $50,000. The average grant amount will be $20,000.00.  Only organizations, with a 501(c) (3) nonprofit status and a minimum of one year experience providing one of the related services are qualified to apply. 

Projects selected under this NOFA will be retroactive to July 01, 2021. This NOFA is located on the City’s website at www.shreveportla.gov then click on the Community Development’s webpage.

To view RFP, click here.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

AND LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 71

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR 

ONE-STOP OPERATOR SERVICES

WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA)

Proposal Release Date:  April 21, 2021

Proposal Submission Deadline:  May 14, 2021 4:00 PM CST

The City of Shreveport Department of Community Development, Bureau of Workforce in partnership with the Local Workforce Development Board 71, hereafter referred to as LWDB 71 is requesting proposals from committed and qualified entities to serve as One Stop Operator for the comprehensive one-stop center for employment and training services at Caddo American Job Center and capable of providing services in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  LWDB 71 seeks to strengthen the workforce development system for City of Shreveport residents and its employers. It is the intent of LWDB 71 to fund an entity that will focus on operating the American Job Center in an inclusive and efficient manner that supports effective service delivery through integration of services with Adult and Dislocated Workers (Title I), Adult Basic Education (Title II), Wagner-Peyser (Title III), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Title IV), Department of Social and Health Services, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families as well as other agencies and community partners.

The contract resulting from this RFP is anticipated to begin July 1, 2021 and continue through June 30, 2022.  LWDB 71 reserves the option to extend the contract term for three (3) additional 12-month periods, based on future funding availability, additional proposed rulemaking from the U. S. Department of Labor, community need, contractors' performance, and other factors. Proposals will be accepted from any public, private for-profit or non-profit entity that can demonstrate the administrative capability to successfully provide the services identified in this RFP. The content of the accepted proposals will become the basis for the negotiation of a final contract agreement. This negotiation will include all elements of the proposal and may include additional elements as negotiated.

To view RFP Proposal, click here.

City of Shreveport - Youth Request for Services

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

WIOA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Deadline:  Friday, April 9, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m.

Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB 71), is Requesting For Proposals (RFP) from qualified organizations that are interested in providing year-round services to eligible youth in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, which hereby supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, the Wagner-Peyser Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the State of Louisiana Interpretations, the LWDB plans and policies, and in accordance with the Local Workforce Development Area 71 (LWDA 71) requirements.

A Pre-Bidders Orientation will initiate via a Zoom meeting Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.CST.  Bidders must contact Penny Butler by noon March 9, 2021 to be added to the teleconference with name of individual(s) that will be in attendance and an email and phone number for a contact with that agency that will be in attendance via Zoom to the orientation.   Login information will be made available on our website: https://www.shreveportla.gov/908/Workforce after 2:00 pm March 9, 2021. 

To view RFP, click here.