West Kentucky Workforce Board
Request for Proposal for Direct Services Provider
Direct Services Provider Under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030
The West Kentucky Workforce Board (WKWB), in partnership with the Local Elected Officials (LEO) Workforce Consortium, represented by the Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEOs), has responsibility for the planning and oversight of workforce development services under WIOA in the seventeen (17) county West Kentucky Workforce Development Area. The Area is comprised of Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg counties.
The WIOA Direct Services Provider will deliver direct workforce services (Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, Rapid Response and assist with Business Services) to job-seeking customers and employer/business customers primarily through the comprehensive career centers or other service outlets throughout the region. Grant funds may be received through multiple federal, state, local and private funding opportunities.
The WIOA Direct Services Provider will deliver direct workforce services (Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, Rapid Response and assist with Business Services) to job-seeking customers and employer/business customers primarily through the comprehensive career centers or other service outlets throughout the region. Grant funds may be received through multiple federal, state, local and private funding opportunities.
Important Dates:
Issue Date: March 18, 2026
Contracted Service Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030
Required Bidder's Conference: (virtual meeting) March 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM (CDT)
Deadline for Submission of Written Questions: April 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM (CDT)
Response Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CDT)
Successful Bidder Notified: Approximately May 2026
Contracted Service Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030
Required Bidder's Conference: (virtual meeting) March 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM (CDT)
Deadline for Submission of Written Questions: April 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM (CDT)
Response Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM (CDT)
Successful Bidder Notified: Approximately May 2026
Direct Services Provider Bidders Conference
A pre-proposal bidder’s conference to provide technical assistance will be a virtual meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. (CDT). Participation is required. Staff will discuss the RFP process, service requirements, and answer any technical questions at the conference. Please familiarize yourself with all areas of the RFP packet before attending the virtual Bidder's Conference.
When: Monday March 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM (CDT)
Where: Click the button below to join or copy and paste the following link in your web browser.
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When: Monday March 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM (CDT)
Where: Click the button below to join or copy and paste the following link in your web browser.
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Request for Proposal
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