Answers to Questions Presented at the Preproposal Conference Held on February 13, 2023
Certificate of Non-Segregated Facilities
Non-collusive Affidavit
Statement of Offeror's Qualifications
Detailed General, Technical, and Functional Requirements
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Standard Form 424B Standard Assurances (Non-Construction Programs)
February 15, 2023 - Public Meeting Notice
Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC) is a special purpose unit of local government that oversees workforce development programs and initiatives for the Cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and the Counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Southampton, and York.
On 2/1/23, HRWC is issuing RFP# EBS-1 to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for a web-based Enterprise Business System (EBS) that fully integrates workflow for Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, Budgeting, Procurement and Reporting administrative functions, in order to eliminate manual processes. The full RFP is posted on the HRWC official website at www.theworkforcecouncil.org and a detailed list of the functional requirements for the EBS software product is shown on Attachment A to the RFP. Proposals in accordance with the RFP requirements are due to HRWC by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on 3/6/23. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Program
LWDA 14 LOCAL PLAN MODIFICATIONS
LWDA 14 WIOA LOCAL PLAN MODIFICATIONS
LWDA #14 WIOA LOCAL PLAN 7/1/20 TO 6/30/24 MODIFICATION #1 12/21/22 PAGE LOCATION GUIDE FOR MODIFICATIONS
Background
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires Local Workforce Boards to have a State approved four (4) year WIOA Local Plan. At the end of the first two (2) years of the four (4) year Plan, it is required that the Plan be reviewed with modifications submitted to the State for approval. In that regard, the Local Plan has been reviewed in detail by staff with the following required modifications that need to be made. Upon approval of the submitted modifications by the State, the Revised LWDA #14 WIOA Local Plan will remain in force until 6/30/24.
NOTE: The Commonwealth of Virginia has designated the Hampton Roads Workforce Council as Virginia LWDA #14.
Page Locations for Plan Modifications
1. Update to reflect new WIOA Negotiated Performance Levels for Program Year 2022 and Program Year 2023.....PAGE #137
2. Update to reflect the Current Youth and One-Stop Operator Contracts....PAGE #135
3. Update to reflect the current Self-Sufficiency Definition . PAGE #47
4. Update to reflect current Supportive Services...PAGE #76
5. Update to reflect the new Individual Training Account (ITA) Participant Cap Amount of $8,000.00 . PAGE #123
6. Update to reflect the current certification status of the LWDA #14 Comprehensive and Affiliate One-Stop Centers. . . PAGE #143
7. Update to reflect the addition of the Williamsburg Affiliate One-Stop Center ... PAGE #121
8. Update to reflect any Public Comment(s) received . PAGE #142 ... (Will be included after the Public Comment Period ends on 1/6/23)
Hampton Roads Local Plan 2021 Open Comment Period
LOCAL WORKFORCE PLAN
VIRGINIA LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREAS 14 AND 16
(Cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg,
and the Counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Southampton, and York).
In accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council is making available the Local Workforce Plan for Local Workforce Development Areas 14 and 16 to the general public for review and comment(s). The Plan, which is for the period 07/01/2020 - 06/30/2024, will be available on the Hampton Roads Workforce Council's website and a printed copy at the offices of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council located at 999 Waterside Drive, Suite 1314, Norfolk, Virginia 23510, during normal business hours. The Plan will be available for review from 02/08/2021 - 02/22/2021. All comments must be in writing and received by 5:00 p.m. on 02/22/2021 at the address indicated above or by email to savery@theworkforcecouncil.org. Questions may be addressed to Hampton Roads Workforce Council at 757-314-2370.
Approved Board and Committee Meeting Minutes
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - February 27, 2020
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - May 20, 2020
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2021
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - February 25, 2021
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2021
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - May 27, 2021
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2021
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2021
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2021
Board of Directors Retreat Minutes - September 15, 2021
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2021
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - December 15, 2021
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - January 19, 2022
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2022
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - March 16, 2022
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - April 20, 2022
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - June 15, 2022
*Note: Board and Executive Committee meeting minutes are posted in accordance with Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) Policy #200-03 after being formally approved by the respective body. The Executive Committee is the only committee with the authority to take official action on behalf of the Board. Meeting minutes are posted as soon as possible after formal approval. Questions regarding meeting minutes may be addressed to Loretta Earl, Office Manager - Southside, at either learl@theworkforcecouncil.org or (757) 314-2370.
757 Action Framework
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is largely responsible for one of the five strategic pillars in the 757 Recovery and Resilience Action Framework: Growing, Retaining, and Attracting Talent.
One-Stop Operator
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council Board of Directors Executive Committee have selected The Workplace, Inc. as the One-Stop Operator for Virginia Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) #14 for the initial contract period of 7/1/22 to 6/30/23 with the option for up to three (3) annual renewals, thereafter, based on a competitive procurement process conducted in accordance with RFP# OSO-PY’22-01. The value of the initial contract with The Workplace, Inc. for the period 7/1/22 to 6/30/23 is up to $110,000.00. Questions regarding the Virginia LWDA #14 One-Stop Operator may be addressed to Mr. William Coley, HRWC Operations Officer, at (757) 314-2370.
