REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 

 The Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande Board is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for its 2010 College Bound Summer Program.  This category of the RFP is restricted to  bidders that are certified by the Higher Education Coordination Board, Texas Education Agency or other state agency certified entities.   The program is designed to provide a college academic program as well as a work experience program to Workforce Investment Act (WIA) eligible participants who are recent High School graduates or who are May/June 2010 High School graduates.  It is expected that the eligible participants shall have not previously attended a post secondary institution.  The proposed program shall include a seven (7) day per week on-campus residency component.    The program is designed to provide participants with a combination of education, work experience and residential living on a college campus, and/or for those who have been following a Career Pathway. 

RFP packets may be obtained by calling 830/591-0141 on or after March 8, 2010 and from WFSMRG P. O. Box 760/ 2210 Milam St., Uvalde, Texas 78802.   Questions regarding the scope of services within the RFP should be directed to Mr. Ricky McNiel, Executive Director, at the above address or by calling him at 830/591-0141 and by email ricky.mcniel@twc.state.tx.us.  Competitive proposals must be received at the designated location no later than 12:00 Noon, Thursday, April 1, 2010.   WFSMRG is an EOE.  

Auxiliary aids and services may be made available to individuals with disabilities.