SCMW Program and Operations 2026
| Location: | Mississippi |
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| Posted: | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Mississippi |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 2510-20260223121211 SCMW |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Procurement Details
| Smart Number | 2510-20260223121211 SCMW | Advertised Date | 03/02/2026 8:00 PM |
| RFx # | 3170035085 | Submission Date | 03/24/2026 12:00 AM |
| RFx Status | Open | Major Procurement Category | PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT |
| RFx Opening Date | N/A | Sub Procurement Category | PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY |
| RFx Type | MDA - RFx | ||
| Agency | MPTAP | ||
| RFx Description |
Pre-Bid Conference:
Date & Time: March 3, 2026, 1:30 PM Description: Bidders Conference Details Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 259 439 768 308 45 Passcode: No6mD68e Email rparker@cmpdd.org for a Microsoft Outlook invitation. ------------------------------- |
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RFx Items
| PRODUCT CATEGORY | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION |
| 95239 | Serv HumanEmployGen |
Awarded
| VENDOR NAME | VENDOR NUMBER | AWARD DATE | AWARD AMOUNT | FUNDING SOURCE |
Bid Attachments
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Attachments
SCMW Program and Operations 2026.pdf |
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REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
2026
One Stop Operator Services
Adult and Dislocated Career and Training Services
Youth Workforce Development Services
www.scmw.info
www.cmpdd.org/publications
Table of Contents
Request for Proposal Timeline ........................................................................................ 2
Bidders’ Conference Details ........................................................................................... 2
Section 1: Introduction, Eligibility, and Solicitation Summary ........................................... 2
Section 2: Procurement Communication and RFP Conditions .......................................... 4
Section 3: Proposal Submission Requirements................................................................ 4
Section 4: Terms and Compliance Requirements............................................................. 6
Section 5: Proposal Review, Evaluation, and Award ......................................................... 7
Section 6: Program Structure and Service Delivery (Applies to All Services) ....................... 8
Section 7: One-Stop Center Operator .............................................................................. 9
Section 8: Adult and Dislocated Worker Career and Training Services ............................. 11
Section 9: Youth Workforce Development Services ........................................................ 13
Section 10: Financial Requirements and Budget Guidelines ........................................... 16
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Request for Proposal Timeline
Milestone
RFP Release
Bidders’ Conference (Microsoft Teams)
Last Day to Submit Questions
Proposals Due
Subaward Recommendation(s) Considered for
Approval
Subaward Negotiations
Programs Commence
Date/Time
February 23, 2026
March 3, 2026, 1:30 PM
March 6, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 3, 2026
May 2026
July 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible
thereafter)
Bidders’ Conference Details
Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 259 439 768 308 45
Passcode: No6mD68e
Email rparker@cmpdd.org for a Microsoft Outlook invitation.
Section 1: Introduction, Eligibility, and Solicitation Summary
1.1Background
CMPDD serves as the administrative and fiscal agent for the Southcentral Mississippi
Works (SCMW) Workforce Development Area, a consortium of seventeen (17) counties in
southwest and central Mississippi. SCMW is designated under the Workforce Innovation
and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and applicable federal and state requirements.
CMPDD, on behalf of SCMW, is soliciting proposals from qualified entities to deliver
workforce services in support of WIOA participants.
1.2 Services Solicited
Respondents may propose one or more of the following service categories:
1. One-Stop Operator Services (On Site, Virtual Access and/or Digital One-Stop
model)
2. Adult and Dislocated Worker Career and Training Services
3. Youth Workforce Development Services
All awards are subject to approval and oversight by the SCMW Local Workforce
Development Board (LWDB) and the Board of Commissioners (BOC) Board.
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1.3 Service Area and Target Populations
Primary Counties Referenced in Program Design Sections:
• One Stop Operator: Warren, Hinds, Rankin, Claiborne, Copiah, Simpson,
Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Lincoln, Lawrence
• Adult/Dislocated Worker focus: Warren, Hinds, Rankin, Claiborne, Copiah,
Simpson, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Lincoln, Lawrence
• Youth: Warren, Hinds, Rankin, Claiborne, Copiah, Simpson, Jefferson, Adams,
Franklin, Lincoln, Lawrence
Target Populations
• Adults and Dislocated Workers: Residents ages 18+ who meet WIOA eligibility
• Youth: In-School and Out-of-School youth who meet WIOA eligibility (generally
ages 16–24)
1.4 Contract Term, Type, and Estimated Funding
Initial Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Renewal Options: Up to three (3) additional program years, renewable annually, based
on performance, funding, and SCMW determination of best interest.
Contract/Subaward Type: Cost-Reimbursement
Estimated Available Funding (based on prior year):
• Adult & Dislocated Worker: $800,000
• One-Stop Operator: $500,000
• Youth Services: $300,000
1.5 Eligible Respondents
Eligible respondents may include:
• For-profit organizations
• Non-profit organizations
• Faith-based organizations
• Community-based organizations
• Public agencies
• Collaborations among any of the above
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Collaborations are permitted; proposals must designate one legal entity as the fiscal
agent responsible for all contractual obligations.
SCMW encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned firms, and
women’s business enterprises and is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Section 2: Procurement Communication and RFP Conditions
2.1 Single Point of Contact; Questions; Addenda
To ensure fairness, all communications regarding this RFP must follow the rules below.
Questions: Email questions to rparker@cmpdd.org no later than March 6, 2026.
Responses/Addenda: Written responses and addenda will be posted to the CMPDD
Workforce Website: cmpdd.org/workforce/
Only posted written responses/addenda are considered official.
Respondents are responsible for monitoring the website for updates.
2.2 Ex-Parte Communications Prohibited
Ex-parte communication, lobbying, or attempts to influence SCMW board members,
staff, or evaluators outside the formal process are prohibited and may result in
disqualification.
2.3 Right to Cancel, Reissue, or Negotiate
SCMW reserves the right to amend, delay, reissue, or cancel this RFP in whole or in part.
SCMW is not obligated to award a contract or reimburse proposal preparation costs.
Section 3: Proposal Submission Requirements
3.1 Deadline and Submission Method
Proposals Due: March 24, 2026 (by time stated in the announcement/instructions)
Submission Method: Email submission (PDF required for narrative/forms; Excel
required for budget template)
Submission Email: WIOA@CMPDD.ORG
Subject Line/File Naming: “WIOA Proposal – [Service Type(s)] – [Organization Name]”
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