Summary of Specifications:
The Ulster County Office of Employment and Training (OET), at the direction of the Ulster County Workforce Development Board, is requesting proposals for the design, administration, and operation of year-round youth programs. The objective of this solicitation is to provide for a range of employment and training activities for income-eligible youth (14-21) in Ulster County.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) provides the general guidelines for programs that are eligible for funding under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 and the specific requirements for proposal reply. It is estimated that up to $160,000 will be available for youth program contract awards.
Additionally, be advised that youth programming under WIA is considered “year-round” and must incorporate the ten program elements listed in the RFP and that a summer employment opportunity is one of these elements.
If your organization can develop a program that is responsive to the needs and intent expressed in the RFP, then you are encouraged to submit a proposal. The RFP can be found at the Ulster County Purchasing Department website. Vendors must register in order to access bid documents. Be sure to have your Federal I.D. # available when you register. The website is: www.co.ulster.ny.us/purchasing . Please review the attached letter from Ulster County Purchasing for more information. Please note that venders may register for free in order to obtain bidding documents. If you wish to have a paper copy of the RFP mailed to you, please call (845) 340-3170 to request it.
Kindly submit five (5) copies of each RFP, including a signed copy of the enclosed Debarment Certification, to: Nancy E.K. Schaef, Director, Ulster County OET, 651 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401-1955, on or before Friday, June 9, 2006.
An informational conference for bidders will be held from 9:30-10:30 am on Wednesday, May 25, 2006 at the Ulster County Business Resource Center, Room 507, Development Court, Kingston, to field questions and offer technical assistance in completing proposals. Please call (845) 340-3170 if you plan to attend.
