U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps, Region V, 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60604

M -- OPERATION OF THE FLINT JOB CORPS CENTER Sol RFP No. 5-JC-964-26 due 120495. POC Contracting Officer, Cato W. Howard, Jr., for information contact Jack McDonnell at 312 353-2788. Operation of the new Flint Job Corps Center, RFPs for the initial operation of the Flint Job Corps Center, 2400 North Saginaw, Flint, Michigan 48505, will be available approximately September 28, 1995, for issue in response to written requests. It is anticipated that the resultant contract will cover the period August 1, 1996 through July 31, 1998 plus three Governmental unilateral options of one year each. The contract will provide a four month period for the successful offeror to prepare the center for students who will be scheduled to arrive approximately December 1, 1996. The approximate average center capacity will be 330 students (132 residential males and 162 residential females, 10 non-residential males and 26 non-residential females). Presently, it is envisioned that the center will have a separate single parent dormitory for 32 single parents, included above, and a child development center with a capacity for 60 children. Due to financial constraints, final approval for the single parent dormitory and child development center is pending. Job Corps is a residential training program for economically disadvantaged youth, between the ages of 16-24. The contractor shall provide academic and vocational training; operate a counseling and residential living program and provide overall center management including staff training, financial management, procurement and property management, facility operations and security. All activities will be in compliance with applicable DOL/ Job Corps regulations, policies and handbooks. A Pre-proposal Conference will be convened promptly at 8:30 A.M. local time on Friday, October 13, 1995 at the North Cafeteria - 1st Floor, Prahl College Center Building, Mott Community College, 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, Michigan. After opening remarks, the Mass Transit Authority will transport attendees to the site of the new center. The afternoon session will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet community service and education providers and potential vendors. Requests for this solicitation should include two (2) self-addressed mailing labels. Proposals in response to this RFP will be due no later than 12:00 PM, local time, on Monday, December 4, 1995 at the Office of Job Corps, 6th floor, 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60604. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. (255)

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