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Bidders Conference Adult and Dislocated Workers & Youth March 6, 2015 An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Introduction Welcome Please ensure that you have signed the sign-in sheet All materials on WC website:


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Bidders Conference

Adult and Dislocated Workers & Youth March 6, 2015

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

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Introduction

Welcome

  • Please ensure that you have signed the sign-in

sheet

  • All materials on WC website:

http://www.nvworkforceconnections.org

  • “Requests For Proposals (RFPs)”
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Workforce Connections Overview

  • U.S. D.O.L. Workforce Investment Board
  • Provide education, career and training services to WIOA

eligible adult & youth job seekers within Southern Nevada

  • Workforce Development Areas – Counties of Clark,

Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye, & Cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson and Boulder City

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Calendar of Events

(All dates are subject to change)

Request for Proposal (RFP) Release February 27, 2015 Mandatory Bidders’ Conference March 6, 2015 @ 10:00 AM PST Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Due March 13, 2015 @ 5:00 PM PST Last day to submit RFP Questions March 20, 2015 @ 5:00 PM PST Notification(s) of SOQ Approval March 20, 2015 Proposals Due April 7, 2015 @ 12:00 PM PST Public Proposal Opening April 7, 2015 @ 12:30 PM PST Evaluation of Proposals and Oral Presentations April 13, 2015 – May 1, 2015 Contract Recommendation(s) Presented for Approval May 13, 2015 – Committee May 26, 2015 – Board Contract Negotiations June 1-26, 2015 Contracts/Programs Commence July 1, 2015

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Request for Proposals

Adult & Dislocated Worker RFPs

  • Adult Re-Entry Post-Release – $600,000
  • Adults with Disabilities – $600,000
  • One-Stop Affiliate Site (North) – $600,000 - $1,200,000
  • One-Stop Affiliate Site (South) – $600,000 - $1,200,000

Youth RFPs

  • Dropout Recovery – $500,000
  • Youth One-Stop Affiliate Site (East) – $800,000
  • Youth One-Stop Affiliate Site (North) – $800,000
  • Youth One-Stop Affiliate Site (Southwest) – $600,000
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RFP General Information

RFP Questions

  • Submitted via email to youthrfp@snvwc.org or adwrfp@snvwc.org
  • Answers posted on website
  • Subject line is title of the RFP

Addenda

  • Revisions – will be posted on WC website
  • Respondents responsibility to stay informed

Ex-Parte Communication

  • LEOs, Board, Committees/Council (ADW

, Youth & Budget), Staff, Consultants, Evaluators

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RFP General Information (cont.)

Statement of Qualifications

  • Respondent’s qualifications to bid for WIOA funds
  • One original due March 13, 2015 @ 5:00 PM PST

Submittal of Proposals

  • Sealed envelope
  • Marked “Request for Proposal”
  • RFP Title, Name & Address
  • One (1) unbound proposal
  • One (1) electronic PDF copy submitted via flash-drive
  • Proposals submitted via facsimile or email will not be accepted
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Technical Review

Technical Review Requirements

Attended mandatory bidders conference Response to RFP submitted by deadline Correct proposal format in the following areas:  Title Page  Table of Contents: Include page numbers  Executive Summary: One (1) page  Program Requirements: e.g., Scope of Work, Program Design, etc.  Number of Narrative Pages: Not to exceed fifteen (15)  Font: 12 Point Times New Roman  Spacing: Double-spaced  Margins: One (1) inch (applies to all margins)  Pages: Single-sided  Footer: Name of organization submitting proposal & page number on each page  Labels: Each section and applicable subsection(s) Attachments  Affirmation & Certification and Conflict of Interest  Statement of Qualifications  Job descriptions/resumes of key staff  Funder Evaluation Form Budget Detail & Narrative (12 pages total) One (1) unbound original copy of the proposal & one (1) electronic PDF copy

  • n a USB flash-drive in a sealed envelope submitted correctly
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Proposal Content

Proposal Content Title Page

  • Form 1 – Title Page

Table of Contents

  • Required with page numbers included.

Executive Summary

  • One (1) page

Proposal Narrative

  • Demonstrated Ability
  • Program Narrative
  • Fiscal Narrative
  • Total cannot exceed 15 pages

Letters of Support/MOUs

  • Partner roles, responsibilities, & resources provided

Resumes/Job Descriptions

  • All staff

Budget Forms

  • Form 2 – ADW or Youth Budget Template

Funder Reference

  • Form 3 – Funder Evaluation Form

Signature Sheet

  • Form 4 – Proposal Affirmation, Certification, and Conflict
  • f Interest
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Program Description

Background, Statement of Need & Targeted Geographic Area/Population

  • Vary per RFP

WIOA Programmatic Elements

  • Vary per ADW & Youth

WC Programmatic Elements

  • General
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Economic Development Support
  • Branding
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WC Strategic Initiatives

Mobile One-Stop Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

  • Career Exploration Workshops
  • Innovation

Workforce Development Academy (WDA)

  • Youth Track
  • Adult & Dislocated Worker Track

Rapid Response

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WC Economic Development Support

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

  • Up to 75% - Reimbursement rate may change pending

DOL guidance Registered Apprenticeship Incumbent Worker Training

  • 20% of WC allocation can be spent on training costs
  • Requires WC approval

Customized Training

  • Requires WC approval
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WC Branding

One-Stop Affiliate Sites

  • Branded as part of the Workforce Connections’

One-Stop Career Center, a proud partner of the American Job Center Network

  • WC will provide temporary/nonpermanent

signage for each site

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Fiscal & Budget Elements

Budget & Budget Narrative

  • Form 2

Budget Period

  • July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

Budget Requirements

  • Youth – OJT and/or WEX costs must equal at least 34%
  • ADW – Training costs must equal at least 40%
  • Brick & mortar costs cannot be included in the budget

Training Expenditures (See Addenda)

  • A minimum allocation of 40% of the total contract funds

will be reserved by WC for training expenditures.

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ADW Incumbent Scoring

Incumbent - Adult Main Category Percentage by Category Sub-Category Points Demonstrated Ability 30% Demonstrated Ability (2) 10 Funder Evaluation Form 20 Program Narrative 50% Approach (5) 12.5 Program Staffing and Case Mgmt Strategy (3) 5 Outreach, Eligibility and Assessment (3) 2.5 Individual Employment Plan (4) 10 Training and Work-Based Learning (3) 2.5 Performance Management (4) 12.5 Follow-Up Strategies (2) 5 Fiscal Narrative/Budget 20% Fiscal Narrative (2) 5 Budget 15 Total 100% 100

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ADW Non-Incumbent Scoring

Non-Incumbent - Adult Main Category Percentage by Category Sub-Category Points Demonstrated Ability 30% Demonstrated Ability (2) 15 Funder Evaluation Form 15 Program Narrative 50% Approach (5) 12.5 Program Staffing and Case Mgmt Strategy (3) 5 Outreach, Eligibility and Assessment (3) 2.5 Individual Employment Plan (4) 10 Training and Work-Based Learning (3) 2.5 Performance Management (4) 12.5 Follow-Up Strategies (2) 5 Fiscal Narrative/Budget 20% Fiscal Narrative (2) 5 Budget 15 Total 100% 100

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Youth Incumbent Scoring

Incumbent - Youth Main Category Percentage by Category Sub-Category Points Demonstrated Ability 30% Demonstrated Ability (2) 10 Funder Evaluation Form 20 Program Narrative 50% Approach (5) 12.5 Program Staffing and Case Mgmt Strategy (3) 7.5 Outreach, Eligibility and Assessment (3) 2.5 Individual Service Strategy (4) 5 Training and Work-Based Learning (3) 7.5 Performance Management (4) 12.5 Follow-Up Strategies (2) 2.5 Fiscal Narrative/Budget 20% Fiscal Narrative (2) 5 Budget 15 Total 100% 100

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Youth Non-Incumbent Scoring

Non-Incumbent - Youth Main Category Percentage by Category Sub-Category Points Demonstrated Ability 30% Demonstrated Ability (2) 15 Funder Evaluation Form 15 Program Narrative 50% Approach (5) 12.5 Program Staffing and Case Mgmt Strategy (3) 7.5 Outreach, Eligibility and Assessment (3) 2.5 Individual Service Strategy (4) 5 Training and Work-Based Learning (3) 7.5 Performance Management (4) 12.5 Follow-Up Strategies (2) 2.5 Fiscal Narrative/Budget 20% Fiscal Narrative (2) 5 Budget 15 Total 100% 100

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WIOA ADW Performance Measures

Performance Measure WIA WIOA Adults & Dislocated Worker Programs Entry into unsubsidized employment (Entered Employment) Measured in Q1 after exit. Measured in Q2 after exit. (Additional 1 quarter lag in reporting.) Retention in unsubsidized employment (Employment Retention) Measured in Q2 and Q3 after exit. Measured in Q4 after exit. (Additional 1 quarter lag in reporting.) Earnings change after entry into unsubsidized employment (Average Earnings) Measured as average, in Q2 and Q3 after exit. Measured as median earnings in Q2 after exit only. Median is defined as the numerical value that separates the higher half from the lower half

  • f earnings.

Credential rate None New measure: Percentage of participants who

  • btain a recognized post- secondary

credential or diploma during participation or within 1 year after program exit. In Program Skills Gain None New measure: Percentage of participants in education leading to credential or employment during program year, achieving measurable gains. Measured in real time.

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WIOA Youth Performance Measures

Performance Measure WIA WIOA Youth Programs Placement in Employment, Education, or Training Measured in Q1 after exit. Measured in Q2 after exit. (Additional 1 quarter lag in reporting.) Retention in Employment, Education, or Training None New measure: Percentage of participants in education, training, or unsubsidized employment; measured in Q4 after exit. Earnings after entry into unsubsidized employment None New measure: Median earnings of participants in unsubsidized employment during Q2 after exit. Credential rate Attainment of a Degree or Certificate - Rate of youth participants who obtain a diploma, GED, or certificate by the end of the Q3 after exit. Percentage of participants who obtain a recognized credentials or secondary diploma during participation or within 1 year after program exit. Literacy and Numeracy Gains Literacy and Numeracy Gain - Rate of youth participants who increase one

  • r more educational functioning levels

during first year in program. Eliminates measure In Program Skills Gain None New measure: Percentage of participants in education leading to credential or employment during program year, achieving measurable gains. Measured in real time.

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Award Process

Receipt of SOQ & Approval of WC Staff WC ADW Committee or Youth Council Approval WC Board Approval Receipt of WIA funds Continued Availability of WIA funds

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Addenda

Addendum #1 – March 4, 2015 RFPs Affected

  • Adult Re-Entry, Adults with Disabilities, One-Stop Affiliate Site –

North and One-Stop Affiliate Site – South. Action Required

  • Replace Title of Section “6.2 Funder Evaluation Form – Form 4” with

“6.2 Funder Evaluation Form – Form 3.” There are no changes to the Funder Evaluation Form.

  • Replace last sentence of 8.1.5 Training Expenditures, “

An allotment of 40% of the total funds will be reserved by WC for training expenditures,” with “ A minimum allocation of 40% of the total contract funds will be reserved by WC for training expenditures.”

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Addenda

Addendum #2 – March 6, 2015 RFPs Affected

  • Adult Re-Entry, Adults with Disabilities, One-Stop Affiliate Site –

North, One-Stop Affiliate Site – South, Youth Dropout Recovery, Youth East, Youth North and Youth Southwest. Action Required

  • In SECTION 4 REQUIRED PROPOSAL CONTENT’s Chart, replace

text in the Proposal Narrative section, “The total cannot exceed 15 pages (excluding executive summary, required attachments, and budget forms). Tables and graphs are not allowed in this section,” with “The total cannot exceed 15 pages (excluding executive summary, required attachments, and budget forms). Additional pages immediately following the 15th page will be removed prior to evaluation. Tables and graphs are not allowed in this section.”

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Q & A