Section 685 · Contract authority

The State agency that administers or supervises the administration of the State's plan approved under section 602 of this title shall carry out the programs under this part directly or through arrangements or under contracts with administrative entities under section 4(2) of the Job Training Partnership Act [29 U.S.C. 1503(2)], with State and local educational agencies, and with other public agencies or private organizations (including community-based organizations as defined in section 4(5) of such Act [29 U.S.C. 1503(5)]).

Arrangements and contracts entered into under subsection (a) of this section may cover any service or activity (including outreach) to be made available under the program to the extent that the service or activity is not otherwise available on a nonreimbursable basis.

The State agency and private industry councils (as established under section 102 of the Job Training Partnership Act [29 U.S.C. 1512]) shall consult on the development of arrangements and contracts under the program established under a plan approved under section 682(a)(1) of this title, and under programs established under such Act [29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.].

In selecting service providers, the State agency shall take into account appropriate factors which may include past performance in providing similar services, demonstrated effectiveness, fiscal accountability, ability to meet performance standards, and such other factors as the State may determine to be appropriate.

The State agency shall use the services of each private industry council to identify and provide advice on the types of jobs available or likely to become available in the service delivery area (as defined in the Job Training Partnership Act [29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.]) of the council, and shall ensure that the State program provides training in any area for jobs of a type which are, or are likely to become, available in the area.