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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03232004 - SD.4 SDA THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on March 23, 2004, by the following vote: AYES. Supervisors Gioia, Uilkema, Greenberg, DeSaulnier and Glover ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Norte SUBJECT: CONTINUED to April. 6, 2004 to consider approving the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County Executive Director, or designee, to issue a Request for Proposals for the operation of Cane-Stop Career Centers and provision of direct services for adult and dislocated workers under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. CONTINUED to Tuesday, April 6, 2004. 1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. Attested: March 23,2004 John Sweeten, Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors and County Administrator I By: Deputy Clerk Centra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORSIle 6'. Costa FROM: Robert Lanter, Executive Director unty Workforce Development Board tP rA . DATE: February 24, 2004 SUBJECT: APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, or designee, to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 41077 for the operation of One-Stop Career Centers and direct services for adult and dislocated workers under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 in the amount up to $2,275,000 available for contract(s) resulting from the RFP, for the period of October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005, SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACITON; APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, or designee, to issue Request for Proposal (RFP)#1077 for the operation of One-Stop Career Centers and direct services for adult and dislocated workers under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 in the amount up to $2,.275,000 available for contract(s) resulting from the RFP, for the period of October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005, FINANCIAL MALT: No County Cost. $2,275,000, Workforce Investment Act(WIA) funding, 100%Federal When the Workforce Investment Act was implemented in California in 1998, there was in;§uffmcient time for the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County(WDBCCC) to issue an RFP. The WDBCCC, therefore, implemented the provision under the WIA that allowed for designation of a consortium of partner agencies as the one-stop operator. WDBCCC took this action with the intent to go out for RFP at sometime in the future. The consortium that presently operates the one-stop centers is comprised of agencies that receive funding specifically named in the WIA. The consortium selected the Employment and Human Services Department as the lead agency for the consortium. Over one year ago the WDBCCC voted to issue an RFP for operation of its centers and direct service delivery of the adult and dislocated worker programs. The WDBCCC recognizes the competitive process as an open and effective process for distribution of public funds. The WDBCCC considers this RFP an excellent opportunity to solicit creative responses that encourage innovation and best practices in meeting the workforce needs of Contra Costa County. Issuance of the RFP: • Presents the opportunity to change focused and introduce new concepts • Allows the WDB to call for innovative solutions and processes • Encourages local and national competitiveness • Attracts best practices • Creates opportunity to leverage new dollars Stimulates advancement of potentially more effective and efficient service models Invites new and expanded partnerships among service providers Drives systems excellence Builds on the strong partners that presently work together providing workforce services at the one-stops: (Adult Education, Community College, California Human Development Department, Community Services, Employment Development Department, State Department of Rehabilitation, Community Development Department, Employment and Human services Department, Job Co s). YE SIGNATURE- ,,'-'-RECOMMENDATION IGNATURE: CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT,,-X-, S f'-RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION tOF BOA OMMITTEE r. APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES : —(:�L 2��' ACTION OF 80ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER t VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT } AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT:—ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact: ROBERT LANTER,6-5382 cc: E+RSD,CONTRACTS UNIT(EB) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AUDITOR-CONTROLLER BY ,DEPUTY The RFP requests proposals that demonstrate a high level of accountability, innovation,matching funds, and streamlining of services. The WDBCCC intends to maximize local dollars and deliver customer-focused services. The design set forth in the RFP will allow the WDBCCC to evaluate effective models and compare results across the system. The design includes core services of present partners be provided through the one- stops as stated in the WIA. The RFP represents an in-depth review of other systems within the state and nation, and hours of input from WDBCCC members, community stakeholders, and staff. The goal of the WDBCCC is to provide Contra Costa County with a workforce development system that builds a competitive advantage for the community. ADDENDUM D.2 April 6, 2004 CONSIDER approving and authorizing the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County Executive Director, or designee, to issue a Request for Proposals for the operation of One-Stop Career Centers and provision of direct services for adult and dislocated workers under the Workforce Investment Act of t998 for the period October 1, 2004 through. September 30, 2005. The Board discussed the history of the issue and requested clarifications of various relative items from staff. The Chair invited comments from the public, and the following person spoke: Rollie Katz, (P.E.U. Local 1) P.O. Box 222, Martinez; After further discussion the Board of Supervisors took the following action: • DIRECTED the Workforce Development Board to provide recent copy of the RFP, specifically any additional information about the issue of priorities; • DIRECTED the County Administrator to respond in writing to issues raised in several letters and to advise regarding the organizational structure of the Workforce Development Board, and the role of the Board of Supervisors; and • RETURN to the Board on April 20, 2004.