(a) The Secretary selects eligible entities to operate contract
centers and operational support service providers on a competitive
basis in accordance with the Federal Property and Administrative
Services Act of 1949 unless sections 303 (c) and (d) of that Act apply.
In selecting an entity, Job Corps issues requests for proposals (RFP)
for the operation of all contract centers and for provision of
operational support services according to Federal Acquisition
Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1, et seq.) and DOL Acquisition Regulation
(48 CFR chapter 29). Job Corps develops RFP's for center operators in
consultation with the Governor, the center industry council (if
established), and the Local Board for the workforce investment area in
which the center is located.
(b) The RFP for each contract center and each operational support
service contract describes uniform specifications and standards, as
well as specifications and requirements that are unique to the
operation of the specific center or to the specific required
operational support services.
(c) The contracting officer selects and funds Job Corps contract
center operators on the basis of an evaluation of the proposals
received using criteria established by the Secretary, and set forth in
the RFP. The criteria include the following:
(1) The offeror's ability to coordinate the activities carried out
through the Job Corps center with activities carried out under the
appropriate State and local workforce investment plans;
(2) The degree to which the offeror is proposing vocational
training that reflects employment opportunities in the local areas in
which most of the students intend to seek employment;
(3) The degree to which the offeror is familiar with the
surrounding community, including the applicable One-Stop Centers, and
the State and region in which the center is located; and
(4) The offeror's past performance.
(d) The contracting officer selects and funds operational support
service contractors on the basis of an evaluation of the proposals
received using criteria established by the Secretary and set forth in
the RFP.
(e) The Secretary enters into interagency agreements with Federal
agencies for the funding, establishment, and operation of CCCs which
will include provisions to ensure that the Federal agencies comply with
the regulations under this part.
