One-Stop Operator Services

The Lowcountry Council of Governments seeks a One-Stop Operator for the WIOA local service delivery system in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties, South Carolina. The selected contractor acts as a managing partner to coordinate required One-Stop partners, enforce operational policies, manage facility usage, ensure compliance with ADA and Equal Opportunity standards, address complaints, and evaluate Center activities. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to bid, and the work requires offsite performance. Bidders must submit one original proposal bearing a signature in blue ink, three complete hard copies, one electronic copy on a flash drive, and one redacted copy if applicable. Submissions are due by October 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, and all written questions must be submitted by September 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria focus on staff qualifications, compliance experience, technical understanding, and the budget, which carries up to 25 points out of a total evaluation score. Bidders must provide a line-item budget narrative, and the solicitation expects proposals to include a cost proposal, though no specific budget cap is provided.