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Joint resolution authorizing four contracts for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) In-School Youth Career Readiness and Work-Based Learning with the Regional Office of Education, Grayslake District 127, North Chicago Community High School District 187, and Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, totaling $552,000 to serve WIOA-eligible high school seniors.
Staff Summary
* The Workforce Development Board recommends approval to authorize sub-recipient agreements for In-School Youth Career Readiness and Work-Based Learning Program with qualified providers to deliver employment and training services to graduating high school seniors under the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
* Lake County issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), which was extended to 32 vendors, nine proposals were received, and four vendors were shortlisted.
* Based on the RFP evaluation criteria, the Workforce Development Board has approved entering into a sub-recipient agreement with the following four entities:
o Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep - to serve 17 WIOA eligible rising high school seniors for $138,000.
o Grayslake Community High School District 127 - to serve 30 WIOA eligible high school seniors for $138,000.
o North Chicago Community Unit School District 187 - to serve 35 WIOA eligible high school seniors for $138,000.
o Lake County Regional Office of Education - to serve 30 WIOA eligible high school seniors for $138,000.
* Contracts are not to exceed $552,000 and will be funded through the County's allocation of U.S. Department of Labor WIOA grant funds.
* Contract terms will be for the time period of June 2026 through June 2027, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods, contingent upon acceptable performance by the contractor and the appropriation of sufficient grant funds.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 33.051 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, proposals were solicit...
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