Specifications include, but are not limited to: The WDC is seeking to establish an agreement with an entity or consortium of entities that can operate the South Dakota One-Stop Career Center System by coordinating the delivery of services provided by required One-Stop partners and service providers. This RFP seeks to identify an entity or consortium of entities that is qualified to serve in the role of the One- Stop Operator for South Dakota. The One-Stop Operator will coordinate the delivery of services provided by required One-Stop partners and service providers. Bidders must demonstrate the administrative, fiscal, and reporting capacity to successfully provide the services identified in this RFP. A deep understanding of South Dakota’s workforce challenges and service delivery model are necessary to be successful in this role. Established relationships with the partners of the One-Stop Delivery System in the state are necessary. The entity must heed to compliance with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidance. Services offered shall be delivered through the established One-Stop Delivery System, and must be made available statewide through the South Dakota One-Stop Career Centers, including comprehensive OneStop Centers, affiliate sites, specialized centers, or access points. The successful bidder will enter into negotiations with the WDC for a contract of a duration of four continuous years, contingent on continued annual funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, and an evaluation of successful performance by the WDC.
