29 U.S.C. § 1517
Section 1517 · Selection of service providers
Amended 2 times on record
The primary consideration in selecting agencies or organizations to deliver services within a service delivery area shall be the effectiveness of the agency or organization in delivering comparable or related services based on demonstrated performance,1 (in accordance with guidelines established by the Secretary), in terms of the likelihood of meeting performance goals, cost, quality of training, and characteristics of participants. In addition, consideration shall be given to demonstrated performance in making available appropriate supportive services, including child care. In complying with this subsection, proper consideration shall be given to community-based organizations as service providers.
Funds provided under this chapter shall not be used to duplicate facilities or services available in the area (with or without reimbursement) from Federal, State, or local sources, unless it is demonstrated that alternative services or facilities would be more effective or more likely to achieve the service delivery area's performance goals.
Appropriate education agencies in the service delivery area shall be provided the opportunity to provide educational services, unless the administrative entity demonstrates that alternative agencies or organizations would be more effective or would have greater potential to enhance the participants’ continued occupational and career growth.
The administrative entity shall not fund any occupational skills training program unless the level of skills provided in the program are in accordance with guidelines established by the private industry council.
The selection of service providers shall be made on a competitive basis to the extent practicable, and shall include—
(1) a determination of the ability of the service provider to meet program design specifications established by the administrative entity that take into account the purposes of the 2 chapter and the goals established in the Governor's coordination and special services plan; and
(2) documentation of compliance with procurement standards established by the Governor under section 1574 of this title, including the reasons for selection.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Amendments
1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–367, §116(a), inserted “, (in accordance with guidelines established by the Secretary)” after “demonstrated performance” and inserted after first sentence “In addition, consideration shall be given to demonstrated performance in making available appropriate supportive services, including child care.”
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 102–367, §116(b), added subsec. (e).
Effective Date of 1992 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–367 effective July 1, 1993, see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 102–367, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment; Transition Provisions note under section 1501 of this title.