Release Date: November 9, 2026
All proposals shall be submitted by 4:00 p.m. EDT, December 18, 2026
Submit Responses to:
South Florida Workforce Investment Board
Headquarters D/B/A CareerSource South Florida, Reception Desk,
7300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 500
Miami, Florida 33126
CareerSource South Florida is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711.
Invitation / Background:
The South Florida Workforce Investment Board d/b/a CareerSource South Florida (SFWIB, CareerSource, or Board) is one of 21 Local Workforce Development Boards in the State of Florida and is the administrator for LWDA 23 (Miami-Dade County). Through its CareerSource centers, the SFWIB serves businesses, jobseekers, adults, youth, dislocated workers, and individuals transitioning from welfare to work. The Board operates under federal and state law, an Interlocal Agreement, and its by-laws and policies.
Overview of Solicited Workforce Services:
The SFWIB, through its competitive procurement process, is soliciting proposals to select organizations to serve as a Service Provider to provide a menu of workforce services to eligible adults, dislocated workers, public assistance recipients, reemployment assistance claimants, and businesses, funded by sources listed in the solicitation (including TANF, WIOA Adult, WIOA Dislocated Worker, WIOA Rapid Response, RESEA, SNAP, and RA). Respondents must articulate plans to deliver the solicited services, evidence track record and successful performance in delivering solicited or comparable services, and demonstrate knowledge of fiscal, administrative and programmatic requirements.
WIOA Background:
Workforce Services shall be provided in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and SFWIB directives, policies and procedures. Respondents must be familiar with WIOA and applicable federal regulations.
Method of Solicitation:
This procurement is an RFP. Notice will be published in major newspapers and posted on the LWDA website. SFWIB does not maintain a bidders list or provide e-mail notification to providers.
Eligible Respondents:
Non-profit, for-profit and public entities licensed to operate in Florida are eligible. One-Stop Operators are not eligible to be Workforce Service Providers. Subcontracting is permitted but must be fully disclosed and documented in the proposal; all subcontracting arrangements require SFWIB approval prior to final contract execution.
Anticipated Term and Funding:
Anticipated contract period: January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. The SFWIB may amend contracts and awards are subject to availability of funds. Funding sources may include TANF, WIOA Adult, WIOA Dislocated Worker, WIOA Rapid Response, RESEA, SNAP E&T, and Reemployment Assistance (RA). Estimated annual contract funding per award is anticipated to range from approximately $500,000 to $2,500,000 per year, contingent on number of jobseekers and employers proposed to be served and other factors determined by SFWIB.
RFP Calendar and Process (selected dates):
- RFP Issued: Monday, November 9, 2026 (1:00 p.m.)
- Offerors' Conference (via Zoom): Monday, November 23, 2026 (1:00 p.m.)
- Deadline for Request for Clarification Inquiries: Monday, November 23, 2026 (1:00 p.m.)
- Responses to Questions and Any Addenda Posted: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
- Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: Friday, December 18, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
- Public Review Forum: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 (1:00 p.m.)
- Recommendations provided to the Executive Director: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
- Deadline to File Appeal: Tuesday, December 29, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
- Execution of Contract NLT: December 31, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
- Contract Start Date: January 1, 2027 (8:00 a.m.)
Cone of Silence and Clarifications:
A Cone of Silence is in effect upon release, prohibiting ex parte communications with SFWIB staff, members, or selection committee. Written questions are to be submitted to the SFWIB Contracts Manager by the stated deadline; oral requests are not accepted. Responses and any addenda will be posted by the date indicated in the timetable.
Scope of Services (overview):
The Service Provider will deliver workforce services in accordance with WIOA to jobseekers and businesses, including intake, eligibility determination, registration in Employ Miami-Dade (EMD), assessments, individualized career services, training services (occupational skills training, work-based training, job readiness), follow-up services, support services, business services (recruitment, screening, technical assistance), and program-specific services such as TANF Career Advancement, SNAP E&T, RESEA, veterans and farmworker services, rapid response and layoff aversion. Performance measures and deliverables are detailed in Attachment J (Proposed Deliverables and Performance Chart) and will be incorporated into the contract Exhibit A, Statement of Work.
Locations, Staffing and Partner Requirements:
Services will be delivered at SFWIB CareerSource centers in Miami-Dade County (LWDA 23). Respondents may propose one or more center locations but are not guaranteed placement at proposed locations. Respondents must describe staffing plans, provide organizational charts, staff qualifications, and secure letters of commitment from required partners. Respondents must execute referral agreements with Department of Children and Families and Vocational Rehabilitation within 90 days of contract start.
Data and Systems:
Contractors shall use specified systems (EMD, WFMS, Atlas, OSST, etc.) to document service delivery and must enter all services, case notes, barrier documentation, and outcomes within timeframes in Attachment J.
Proposal Submission Requirements and Evaluation:
Respondents must submit one (1) legible, unbound original paper copy (pages numbered) and three (3) USB flash drives containing electronic copies (Microsoft Word for narrative, Microsoft Excel for budget and performance documents). The USB drives must contain the same documents as the paper version and must not be password protected. Use only binder clips or rubber bands. Proposals will be reviewed for completeness and evaluated on Organizational Experience/Capabilities and Past Performance (15 points), Technical Narrative (35 points), Quality Assurance/Corrective Action & Multi-Site Management (15 points), Performance (20 points), Budget (10 points), and Indirect Cost Rate Proposal & Cost Allocation Plan (5 points) for a total of 100 points. The Public Review Forum is scheduled for December 23, 2026.
Budget, Indirect Cost Rate and Due Diligence:
Budgets must be submitted in Excel and follow specified formats; administrative/indirect costs must not exceed 10% or approved indirect rate. An indirect cost rate proposal is required unless an approved rate exists or the de minimis rate is elected. Due Diligence requirements include submission of the most recent independent audit report and management letter.
Contractual Specifications (summary):
Contracts will be cost-reimbursement based with monthly invoicing for allowable expenditures. Contractors must demonstrate financial capacity to operate without cash advances for at least eight (8) weeks. Level 2 background screening (fingerprinting and national/state checks) is required for staff, volunteers and subcontracted personnel prior to beginning work. The SFWIB reserves rights regarding contract award, modification, cancellation, monitoring, corrective action, and termination. Respondents must comply with nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws and maintain required insurance, internal controls, and records.
Other important provisions:
- Submission of a proposal does not obligate SFWIB to award a contract.
- SFWIB may accept parts of proposals to form an overall program.
- Performance remediation, corrective action plans, probationary measures and potential contract termination are detailed for underperformance relative to Attachment J measures.
Note: The summary above is extracted from the RFP document. Specific instructions, attachments, performance measures, forms, and full terms are contained in the full RFP attachments and sections referenced throughout the document.
