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Procurement
The WIB uses a procurement process to ensure that materials and services are obtained in an effective manner and in compliance with the provisions of applicable Federal statues and executive orders. The WIB seeks to provide a "level playing field" for all potential competitors/bidders or proposers.
Request for Proposals
The Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County (WIB) is seeking prequalified vendors to provide creative marketing and media services on an as-needed basis over a three-year period.
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Services may include but are not limited to:
• Video production
• Photography
• Printing
• Graphic design
• Website content
• Other related creative services
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Quote packages for the prequalified vendor list will be accepted twice a year. The quote deadlines are the first Friday of May and the first Friday of November.
All quote packages must be submitted to:
Nicola Wissler, Communications Coordinator
Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County Email: nlwissler@tularewib.org
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Questions
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Prequalified Vendors
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Prequalified Vendors as of May 20, 2025
The Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County is pleased to announce the release of the Request for Applications (RFA) for Industrial Equipment under the Good Jobs Challenge grant. This funding opportunity provides up to $100,000 for equipment procurement to support industry-recognized training aligned with employer demand in Tulare and Kings Counties.
Application Requirements
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Download the Request for Application
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Complete all sections of the Application
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Complete Section 5: Budget Summary.
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Demonstrate how the requested equipment will be used in training Good Jobs Challenge participants.
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Provide program timelines for equipment purchase, installation, participant enrollment, and projected completion.
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Indicate the number of participants projected to train utilizing the equipment by June 2026.
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If the request exceeds $100,000, provide documentation of leveraged funds to cover costs beyond the award limit.
Suggested Supporting Data:
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Letters of support or feedback from industry partners validating the equipment need.
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Enrollment projections and training outcomes tied to the equipment.
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Submission Requirements:
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All applications and supporting documents must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Applications must be submitted via email to Lisa Martinez at lisa.martinez@tularewib.org
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Questions:
Questions can be sent to Lisa Martinez at lisa.martinez@tularewib.org, using the subject line “GJC Equipment Application Questions” no later than Monday, October 13, 2025.
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We encourage all public and private training providers in Tulare and Kings Counties to apply.
The Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County (WIB) is seeking high school partners to participate in the youth@work – Leadership, Education, and Pathways to Employment (LEAP) Program for the 2026 calendar year. This initiative provides career readiness services, paid and unpaid work experience opportunities, and ongoing support to low-income juniors and seniors who face significant barriers to success.
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Selected schools will partner with the WIB and designated Youth Subrecipients to deliver services on campus that are compliant with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I.
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SIGNIFICANT DATES
Application Release August 25, 2025
Informational Workshop September 9, 2025
Last Day to Submit Questions September, 10, 2025
Applications Due September 19, 2025
School Site Selection October 13, 2025
Award Contract November 12, 2025
Project Launch January 1, 2026
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INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP
An Informational Workshop was held on September 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. through Zoom. The PowerPoint presentation is now available to download HERE.
You can download the Q&A from the workshop HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact Gicel Angeles by phone at (559) 713-5217 or by email at gicel.angeles@tularewib.org.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Download the Fillable Application Cover page HERE.
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The application deadline is September 19, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
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Applications must be signed by the Superintendent or designee and submitted electronically as a PDF to WIBProcurement@tularewib.org with the subject line: “LEAP Partnership Application.”
QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
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Questions regarding this partnership application must be submitted in writing to WIBProcurement@tularewib.org with the subject line “LEAP Partnership Application - Question”. All questions must be submitted by September 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Questions and responses will be posted on tularewib.org.
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Questions received after September 10, 2025, will not be considered.