SELECTION OF SERVICE PROVIDERS.

SEC. 116. SELECTION OF SERVICE PROVIDERS. (a) Selection Guidelines.— Section 107(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 1517(a)) is amended— 106 STAT. 1035 (1) by inserting “, (in accordance with guidelines established by the Secretary)” in the first sentence after “demonstrated performance”; and (2) by adding after the 1st sentence the following: “In addition, consideration shall be given to demonstrated performance in making available appropriate supportive services, including child care.”. (b) Additional Requirements for Selection.— Section 107 of the Act (29 U.S.C. 1517) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(e) 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 Act 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 164, including the reasons for selection.”.