1. (1) In compliance with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, the department shall enter into a contract with one or more qualified providers to implement the state workforce services plan described in Section 35A-1-207.

2. (2) A contract entered into under this section:

   1. (a) shall be performance based; and

   2. (b) may be structured so that the provider receives reimbursement based on:

      1. (i) job development;
      2. (ii) participant placement in jobs;
      3. (iii) wages and benefits provided; and
      4. (iv) participant retention in jobs over at least a 12-month period.
3. (3) If the department determines through the procurement process that there are no qualified providers to implement the state workforce services plan, the department may implement the plan.

Amended by Chapter 296, 2016 General Session