U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Job Corps, Region IV, 1371 Peachtree Street, N.E., Room 405, Atlanta, Georgia 30367

M -- OPERATION OF JOB CORPS CENTER. Sol RFP No. 95-RIV-JC-022. POC Wilma Stone, Contract Specialist or Melvin Collins, Contracting Officer, at (404) 347-3178. Request for proposals for the continued operation of the Gainesville Job Corps Center located in Gainsville, Florida will be available approximately September 29, 1995, for issue in response to written request. It is anticipated that the resultant contract will cover the period April 1, 1996 through March 31, 1998, plus 3 governmental unilateral renewal options of one year. The approximate average capacity strength is 350 students (195 residential males, 120 residential females, and 35 non-residential students of which 10 are males and 25 females). Contractor will provide direct outreach/screening/placement services for a total of 250 students. Ten percent of center capacity is set aside for students with limited disabilities which are limited mobility, limited hearing and limited sight. A Pre-Proposal Conference for the Job Corps Center will be convened at Gainesville Job Corps Center Administration Building for registration. The contractor shall provide Academic and Vocational Training, operate a Counseling and Residential Living Program, and operate the following support services: Health Services, Processing of Student Records, Discipline System, Clothing Issue, Mail Services and Legal Services. The contractor will also provide overall Center Management and Administration as follows: Contract and Personnel Administration, Staff Training, Financial Management, Procurement and Property Management, Facility Operations and Maintenance, Security and Safety Services, Community Relations and Public Information. All questions prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference should be submitted in writing. Requests for this solicitation should include (2) self-addressed mailing labels. Proposals in response to this RFP will be due no later than 2:00 p.m., local time on November 27, 1995 at the address listed above. Alaucha County is not classified as a labor surplus area by the U.S. Department of Labor. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (256)

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