Each year, we contract with service providers for the operation of Workforce Solutions, the Gulf Coast Workforce Board's operating affiliate. This year procurements were issued for the financial aid support center and payment office, staff professional development, employer service, and early education quality. We received 15 proposals from 13 organizations. Staff reviewed and scored all proposals received and presented recommendations to the Workforce Board’s Procurement Committee. The committee made recommendations to the Workforce Board regarding new procurements for services, renewals, and extension of ongoing service provider contracts. 

At its August 2 meeting, the Workforce Board approved contracts to be negotiated with 12 organizations, including one organization that will take on an additional role, to operate the region's workforce system in 2023.  

 

Any future renewals will be contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and approval of the Workforce Board and the H-GAC Board.

 

With these contracts, we expect to:

 

• Serve at least 31,500 employers and 300,000 individuals  
• Ensure 19,825 of our employers return for service  
• Assist in creating 3,500 new jobs  
• Spend at least $15 million on scholarships for more than 5,000 individuals in high-skill, high-growth occupational training  
• Support approximately 30,000 families and 60,000 children with early education  
• Help more than 230,000 individuals go to work  
• Raise the incomes of 80,000 by at least 20%  
• Help 86% of individuals pursuing a post-secondary education attain a credential (certificate or degree) 

 

The recommendations for Workforce Solutions 2023 operations contracts are listed in the attachment.