2026-023 RFP Olympic Consortium One Stop Operator

“Friday, July 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM The Olympic Consortium is requesting proposals for the delivery of One-Stop Operator services under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) within Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties.”

“Olympic Consortium Request for Proposal Summary One-Stop Operator Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) The Olympic Consortium is requesting proposals for the delivery of One-Stop Operator services under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) within Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap ”

“OLYMPIC CONSORTIUM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2026-023 FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) PROGRAM YEARS FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) PROGRAM YEARS (THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2030) ONE-STOP OPERATOR Serving The Olympic Consortium Area (Clallam, J”

“July 28, 2026 The Olympic Consortium is an equal opportunity employer/program.”

“There are two (2) certified one-stop centers, branded WorkSource, in the Olympic Consortium region: one each located in Clallam and Kitsap counties.”

“There are two (2) certified one-stop centers, branded WorkSource, in the Olympic Consortium region: one each located in Clallam and Kitsap counties.”

“WIOA programs are operated within Olympic Consortium One Stop offices.”

“WIOA programs are operated within Olympic Consortium One Stop offices.”

“OLYMPIC CONSORTIUM REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2026-023 One-Stop Operator Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) TABLE OF CONTENTS Olympic Consortium Request for Proposal Summary ............................................... 3 One-Stop Operator RFP Timeline ........................................”

“Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) ....................................................... 5 Description of the Olympic Consortium and Olympic Workforce Development”

“CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 15 SECTION II. CONSORTIUM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 19 SECTION III.”

“The Olympic Consortium reserves the right to make unilateral modifications to this RFP to address changes on the state and/or local level.”

“All funding under this RFP is contingent upon the Olympic Consortium's receipt of funds.”

“Questions about the program content of the Request for Proposal and the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) operations within the Olympic Consortium, contact Bill Dowling at wdowling@kitsap.gov.”

“Description of the Olympic Consortium and Olympic Workforce Development Council The counties of Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap have been designated as a Workforce Development Area under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) by the Governor of the State of Washington.”

“The nine county commissioners form the Olympic Consortium Board.”

“The Olympic Workforce Development Council (OWDC) was established by the Olympic Consortium Board to participate with the local governments in the design and implementation of WIOA programs.”

“The three counties have established the Olympic Consortium for the purpose of planning and operating a comprehensive employment and training system for disadvantaged youths and adults, and dislocated workers residing within the three-county area.”

“The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners was selected by the Consortium and the Workforce Development Council as the Grant Recipient for all WIOA programs within the three counties.”

“Service Locations The Olympic Consortium has established two (2) service delivery locations; one (1) comprehensive WorkSource center in Clallam, one (1) comprehensive WorkSource center in Kitsap.”

“Eligible Applicants An entity (public, private, or nonprofit), or consortium of entities (including a consortium of entities that, at a minimum, includes 3 or more of the One Stop partners described in subsection (b)(1)), of demonstrated effectiveness, located in the local area, which may include:”

“Additionally, the Operator will be responsible for development and on-going functioning of the Olympic Consortium Workforce Development Area’s One Stop delivery system and center(s).”

“Conflict of Interest and Service Provider Firewall Any entity or consortium serving as the One-Stop Operator that also serves in a different role within the one-stop delivery system must establish and demonstrate sufficient firewalls and conflict of interest policies and procedures.”

“Any entity which currently provides WIOA funded services within the Consortium One- Stop delivery system must provide a Firewall Agreement addressing firewalls and internal controls to assure the entity is able to compete for either function without bias and is able to oversee, monitor, and evaluate”

“• Support one-stop system partners understanding of responsibilities as defined in the Olympic Consortium Memorandum of Understanding.”

“Submission Instructions Bidders must submit proposals online at Olympic Consortium Request for Proposal –”

“Responses should be tailored to the Olympic Consortium region and demonstrate the bidder’s ability to effectively perform the One-Stop Operator role in a rural, multi-county workforce system. 1. System Integration and Coordination Capacity (25 points) Max 3,000 characters Describe your experience fa”

“• Facilitate monthly and as needed partner meetings • Ensure communication strategies are inclusive and responsive to the needs of diverse and underserved populations • Assist with coordination of referral processes and service pathways • Support preparation of Olympic Consortiums Memorandum of Unde”

“Describe strategies you will use to improve access to the services across the Olympic Consortium region of Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties.”

“• Rent and operational costs should not be included, as office space will be provided by the Olympic Consortium.”

“Evaluation and Selection Process Proposals will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee convened by the Olympic Consortium.”

“The Committee will include representatives from the OWDC, partners, and other subject matter experts as determined appropriate by the Olympic Consortium.”

“• High-Scoring – Include clear, specific examples, demonstrate outcomes or results, and feasible implementation strategies tailored to the Olympic Consortium region.”

“Miscellaneous Award of Contract The contract award will not be final until Olympic Consortium and the successful award(s) have executed a contractual agreement.”

“All proposals submitted become the property of the Olympic Consortium, and it’s Page 13”

“TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 In the event of a tie score, the Consortium may consider additional factors such as demonstrated regional experience, cost effectiveness, or interview performance.”

“Appeals Process Any bidder may appeal the selection of proposals by filing a complaint under the Olympic Consortium's Complaint & Grievance Policy.”

“Filing procedures may be obtained from the Olympic Consortium upon request.”

“The Olympic Consortium reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received because of this RFP, to negotiate with all qualified sources, or to cancel in part, or in its entirety, this RFP if it is in the best interest of the Olympic Consortium to do so.”

“Cancellation of Award The Olympic Consortium reserves the right to cancel an award immediately if new WIOA regulations or Department of Labor policy determinations make it necessary to substantially change the project purpose or content or prohibit such a project.”

“Nondiscrimination The Olympic Consortium is an equal opportunity employer/program.”

“If a bidder does not withdraw a proposal by the submission deadline, the proposal becomes property of the Olympic Consortium and may be subject to public disclosure according to the Freedom of Information Act.”

“Assignment/ Subcontract 1. Contractor shall not assign its rights and/or duties under this contract without the prior written consent of the Consortium. 2. Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Contract Administrator, provided, however, that approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, p”

“Kitsap County, Jefferson County, Clallam County, and the Consortium is named as an additional insured as respects this contract and such insurance as is carried by Contractor is primary over any insurance carried by the Consortium.”

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“Consortium has no obligation to report occurrences unless a claim is filed with the Board of Kitsap County Commissioners; and Consortium has no obligation to pay premiums. d.”

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“Evidence of said liability insurance shall be presented to the Consortium at least 10 days prior to execution of this contract. b.”

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“In the event of nonrenewal, cancellation or material change in the coverage provided, thirty (30) days written notice will be furnished to the Consortium prior to the date of cancellation, nonrenewal or change; such notice shall be sent to the County Risk Manager, 614 Division Street, MS-7, Port Orc”

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“Conflict of Interest In accordance with TEGL 15-16 and WIOA section 121(d)(4)(A) and (C), the Contractor will enter into an agreement with the Consortium.”

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“Documentation 1. Contractor shall maintain readily accessible records and documents sufficient to provide an audit trail needed by the Consortium to identify the receipt and expenditure of funds under this contract, and to keep on record all source documents such as time and payroll records, mileage”

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“2. The Contractor is required to maintain property record cards and property identification tabs as may be directed by Consortium codes and changes”

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“Ownership of equipment purchased with funds under this contract so designated for purchase shall rest in the Consortium and such equipment shall be so identified. 3. The Contractor shall provide a detailed record of all sources of income for any programs it operates pursuant to this contract, includ”

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“Expenditure of all funds payable under this contract must be in accordance with approved Statement of Work. 4. The Consortium shall have the right to review the financial and service components of the program as established by the Contractor by whatever Page 18”

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“means are deemed expedient by the Consortium Board, or their respective delegates.”

“The Consortium is interested only in the results to be achieved, and the conduct and control of the services will lie solely with the Contractor.”

“It is understood that the Consortium does not agree to use Contractor exclusively.”

“In the performance of the services herein contemplated, Contractor is an independent contractor with the authority to control and direct the performance of the details of the work, Consortium being interested only in the results obtained.”

“Such review may include, but is not limited to, with reasonable notice, on-site inspection by Consortium agents or employees, inspection of all records or other materials which the Consortium deems pertinent to the contract and its performance, except those deemed confidential by law. 5. All propert”

“No agent, employee, servant, or a contractor shall be, or deemed to be, and employee, servant, or otherwise of the Consortium or Kitsap County for any purpose; and the employees of the Contractor are not entitled to any of the benefits the County provides for County employees.”

“However, the work contemplated herein must meet the approval of the Consortium and shall be subject to Consortium’s general right of inspection and supervision to secure the satisfactory Page 19”

“Contractor in connection with the work provided for under this contract shall vest in the Consortium. The Contractor shall not publish any of the”

“The Contractor shall not publish any of the results of the contract work without the advance written permission of the Consortium.”

“SECTION II. CONSORTIUM REQUIREMENTS Payments Subject to availability of funds, payment under this contract shall not exceed the total amount set forth in the budget.”

“Such material will be delivered to the Consortium upon request.”

“CONSORTIUM REQUIREMENTS Payments Subject to availability of funds, payment under this contract shall not exceed the total amount set forth in the budget. Consortium will make payments within 30 days of the receipt of correctly completed documentation for those services described in this contract.”

“Payments shall not be construed as a waiver of the Consortium's right to challenge the level of Contractor's performance under this contract and to seek appropriate legal remedies.”

“Funding The Consortium may unilaterally terminate or negotiate modification of this contract at any time if its federal, or state grants are suspended, reduced, or terminated before or during the contract period, or if federal or state grant terms and regulations change significantly.”

“WAIVER No officer, employee, agent, or otherwise of Consortium has the power, right, or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this contract.”

“way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions, or in any way affect the validity of this contract or any part, hereof, or the right of Consortium to thereafter enforce each”

“The failure of the Consortium to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this contract, or to require at any time performance by Contractor of any provisions hereof, shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions, or in any way affect the validity of this contract or any part, h”

“Contractor agrees to participate in and be bound by determinations arising out of the Consortium's disallowed cost resolution process.”

“All payments to be made by the Consortium under this Contract shall be made to: ________, ________, City of ______, County of _______, state of _______ B.”

“(BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CERTIFICATION) (1) The prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarme”

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“The knowledge and prospective lower tier participant person who is debarred, suspended, information of a participant is not knowingly rendered an erroneous declared ineligible, or voluntarily required to exceed that which is certification, in addition to other excluded from participation in this nor”

“participant shall provide immediate include this clause titled "Certification transaction with a person who is written notice to the person to which Regarding Debarment, Suspension, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or”

“4. The terms "covered 7. A participant in a covered remedies, including suspension transactions" "debarred," transaction may rely upon a and/or debarment.”

“Elementary schools and secondary schools shall not be eligible for designation or certification as One-Stop Operators, except that nontraditional public secondary schools and area career and technical education schools may be eligible for such designation or certification. Conflict of Interest and S”

“Conflict of Interest and Service Provider Firewall Any entity or consortium serving as the One-Stop Operator that also serves in a different role within the one-stop delivery system must establish and demonstrate sufficient firewalls and conflict of interest policies and procedures.”

“These policies must be compatible and coordinated with similar OWDC policies and procedures and must conform to the specifications of 20 CFR section 679.430. Each bidder shall be required to acknowledge that it has no conflict of interest, as defined in the OWDC policy 1300POL Conflict of Interest.”

“Committee members will be required to disclose any conflicts of interest prior to reviewing proposals and will recuse themselves from scoring if a conflict exists.”

“G. Conflict of Interest In accordance with TEGL 15-16 and WIOA section 121(d)(4)(A) and (C), the Contractor will enter into an agreement with the Consortium.”

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“This agreement will identify how responsibilities will be carried out by the agency; demonstrate compliance with WIOA, state, and local policies, guidance, and regulations; and provide proper firewalls, if applicable, that address any potential conflicts of interest that can arise when awarded agenc”

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“PST. Alternate proposal submissions will not be accepted.”

“Verbal, alternative, and late proposals will not be considered for selection.”