Workforce Training Program Operations

Berks County is seeking up to three program operators to administer an 18-month workforce training program for adults facing employment barriers, including training, case management, credential attainment, and employment connections in targeted industries.

Berks County > Purchasing Department


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26-17-JRAA
Oct 19, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
$600,000.00
1 year 6 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
jarhoa ds@berkspa.gov
+16104786168
633 Court Street, Reading, PA, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
County of Berks, c/o County Controller, Berks County Services Center, 633 Court Street, 12th Floor, Reading, PA 19601
Description

The County of Berks, through the Berks County Workforce Development Board, is soliciting proposals from professional organizations to operate a Workforce Training Opportunity in coordination with the Pennsylvania CareerLink Berks County One Stop Operator. The selected operator(s) will provide career-building training or pre-apprenticeship programs, case management, outreach, job placement, employer engagement, credential preparation, data tracking, and related participant support for adults with barriers to employment, including veterans, unemployed or underemployed individuals, and disconnected young adults. Proposed programs must align with manufacturing, healthcare, construction, or agriculture and food production; provide industry-recognized credentials; and operate within an 18-month grant period. The program must support measurable employment and credential outcomes, coordinate with WIOA Title I staff, and include a sustainability plan. Up to three grants may be funded from a total project amount not to exceed $600,000, with at least 60% of grant funds dedicated to individual training costs. Proposals require separate technical and price submissions, including narrative responses, organizational and staffing information, past-performance documentation, financial information, a completed Proposers Fact Sheet, Attachment E Budget Sheets, the Non-Collusion Affidavit, and the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form.

Classification Codes
NAICS624310Vocational Rehabilitation Services
PSCU099Other Education and Training Services
Smart Codes
workforce training programspre-apprenticeship programsjob placement services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026-Issue Date
Sep 30, 2026 05:30 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Microsoft Teams live broadcast; current URL and call-in information are to be obtained from the County's purchasing webpage.
Oct 5, 2026-Written Questions Due
Oct 19, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 19, 2026 06:15 PM-Proposal Opening (optional)
Microsoft Teams live broadcast; current URL is to be obtained from the County's purchasing webpage.
Nov 5, 2026-Shortlist Notification
Nov 9, 2026-Shortlisted Firm Interviews (optional)
Interviews may occur during the November 9–13, 2026 period; the solicitation does not specify a meeting location or virtual access details.
Nov 20, 2026-Notice of Contract Award
Jan 1, 2027-Commencement of Work
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Abuse and Molestation Liability — $100,000.00
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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