Utah Code § 35A-5-202: Contracts with providers.

(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) A contract entered into under this section:

(a) shall be performance based; and

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

(i) job development;

(ii) participant placement in jobs;

(iii) wages and benefits provided; and

(iv) participant retention in jobs over at least a 12-month period.

(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.