The Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) is requesting proposals for contracting/vendor pay agent and employer of record services under the WIOA Title I program. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM PST. The contract period is anticipated to begin July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal for up to three additional years. Bidders must address their ability to provide both service functions. The evaluation and scoring of proposals will consist of several phases, including a preliminary review, evaluation by an outside review panel, and recommendations to the ACWDB executive committee. The final provider selection and funding allocation recommendations will then be submitted to the ACWDB for approval. The contract will be written on a cost-reimbursement basis.
The contract period is anticipated to begin July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2027. The contract period is anticipated to begin July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027.
The county will pay the contractor monthly. he county will pay contractor monthly, or as agreed upon, not to exceed the total maximum specified in the executed contract exhibit b budget.
The award will be made to the bidder whose proposal best serves the overall interests of the ACWDB. he review panel will recommend award to the bidder who, in its opinion, has submitted the proposal that best serves the overall interests of the acwdb and attains the highest overall point score.
Eligible applicants are organizations with experience providing contracting/vendor pay agent and employer of record services. Eligible applicants are organizations with experience providing contractingvendor pay agent and employer of record services.
Staff may arrange site visits with the bidders to confirm the information stated in the proposals. staff may arrange site visits with the bidders to confirm the information stated in the proposals.
Any bid protest must be submitted in writing before 5:00 p. m. of the fifth business day following the date of issuance of the notice of intent to award/non-award. any bid protest by any bidder regarding any other bid must be submitted in writing to the countys ssa finance director, located at **** jackson street, suite 103, oakland, ca ****, fax: 510 ****, before 5: 00 p. m. of the fifth 5th business day following the date of issuance of the notice of intent to awardnonaward, not the date received by the bidder.
ACWDB anticipates that up to $1. 25 million in WIOA funds will be available for the initial 12-month contract period. acwdb anticipates that up to 1. 25 million in wioa funds will be available for the initial 12month contract period.
