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Request for Proposals Out-of-School Youth Program Bidders’ Conference

Request for Proposals Out-of-School Youth Program Bidders’ Conference. June 4, 2019. Request for Proposals. Overview. Purpose. The purpose of this RFP is to identify service providers for WIOA Out-of-School Youth training and employment services.

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Request for Proposals Out-of-School Youth Program Bidders’ Conference

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  1. Request for ProposalsOut-of-School Youth ProgramBidders’ Conference June 4, 2019

  2. Request for Proposals Overview

  3. Purpose The purpose of this RFP is to identify service providers for WIOA Out-of-School Youth training and employment services. The purpose of programs funded under WIOA is to prepare youth and young adults facing serious barriers to employment for participation in the labor force by providing training and other services The purpose of the Bidder’s Conference is to provide you with information regarding program services and expectations.

  4. Resources • The RFP is located at lowershore.org>Departments> Procurement>PY19 Out of School Youth Services • Interested bidders are strictly prohibited from contacting members of the Lower Shore Workforce Development Board, members of the Board’s Youth Standing Sub-Committee, and the staff of Lower Shore Workforce Alliance regarding this RFP.

  5. Timeline

  6. General Information Programs are not required to serve all three counties but those that do will be given increased priority during the review process. Awardees will receive and be required to sign the “Sub-recipient Contract, Program Guidance, and Responsibilities” document to be provided by TCC/LSWA. This is referred to as the “Handbook.”

  7. Eligible Grant Applicants The following legal entities are eligible to submit a proposal: • Government agencies • Private non-profit organizations • Private for-profit businesses • Educational entities An organization shall not be considered if: • It has been debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible to apply for Federal funds. • At the discretion of TCC, there is good and just cause.

  8. Partnerships Eligible entities may apply individually or as a consortium. Although not required, proposals which reflect a consortium approach with a lead applicant who manages the program with other providers involved in a structured design are encouraged. This allows for individual entities to both reach a greater population and unify their strengths for a stronger overall benefit to the youth participants. Proposals must demonstrate partnerships with other contractors or other youth or adult service providers in order to best serve the needs of participants. Effective partnerships and collaborations across various service providers will produce a greater outcome than working in silos or independently.

  9. Availability of Funds The estimated amount available to award for Program Year 2019 is $600,000. LSWA intends to select more than one sub-grantee, with no single award expected to exceed $250,000. Service providers selected under this solicitation will be engaged to provide programs for the next three program years. However, because funding allocations are announced annually, each program year will begin a new contract negotiation.

  10. Service Delivery Area Providers may serve one, two or three counties. In order to ensure that residents of all three lower shore counties receive equal opportunities, the Workforce Development Board has approved a formula for the distribution of funds for out-of-school youth programs. Your narrative must specifically address this formula. Somerset 35% -Wicomico 40% -Worcester 25%

  11. Evaluation Process Each section of the proposal has been assigned a point value that represents the maximum score that can be achieved for the section. The maximum point value for all sections is210points. Proposals will be evaluated, assessed and rated based on the following criteria:   VISION (10 pts) DEMONSTRATED ABILITY (20 pts) PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE (35 pts) PROGRAM DESIGN (120 pts) PARTNERSHIPS (25 pts)

  12. Procedures & Process Contract Details Contract Negotiations Contract Term Sub-Grantee Performance Contract Extensions Governing Law Termination No Obligation by the Federal Government Conflict of Interest Information

  13. PROGRAMMATIC REQUIREMENTS Design Requirements Program Requirements Individual Eligibility WIOA Program Elements

  14. Design Requirements Programs should target 16-24 year old out of school youth Programs should reflect quality partnerships with businesses and community agencies Services are to be provided to an individual for as long as deemed necessary during the grant period, including 12 months of follow-up services, regardless of provision of funds.

  15. Program Requirements • Outreach, Recruitment and Retention • Intake, Eligibility Determination and Certification • Objective Assessment • Individual Service Strategy • Case Management • Access to a Range of Services

  16. Participant Eligibility WIOA identifies multiple eligible populations for Out-of-School Youth programs. A US citizen or authorized to work in the United States; Has met military Selective Service registration requirements (as applicable); And is: Not attending any school; Not younger than age 16 or older than age 24; AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

  17. Participant Eligibility • A school dropout • A youth who is within the age of compulsory school attendance but has not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter • A recipient of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent who is low-income individual and is 1) basic skills deficient or 2) an English language learner • An individual who is subject to the juvenile or adult justice system • A homeless individual of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 a homeless child or youth of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a runaway, in foster care or has aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under section 477 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677), or in an out-of-home placement • An individual who is pregnant or parenting • A youth who is an individual with a disability • A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment, defined by the local WDB as an individual: • with poor work history, no work history, or who has been fired from a job within the last six months prior to application; or • who has never held a full-time job for more than 13 consecutive weeks; or • with an incarcerated parent or guardian; or • who has a family history of substance abuse.

  18. WIOA Program Elements Programs must make available all of the WIOA program elements based on the individual’s needs. Not all program elements will be appropriate for all participants. Sub-contracting of individual elements is allowable. Tutoring Alternative Secondary School Services Paid and Unpaid Work Experience Occupational Skills Training Leadership Development Education Offered in the same context as Workforce preparation Supportive Service Adult Mentoring Follow- Up Services (12 months after exit) Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Financial Literacy Entrepreneurial Skills Training Services that provide Labor Market and employment information Activities that help youth prepare for transition to post-secondary education and training

  19. Work Experience • Minimum of 30 % of funding MUST be spent on work experience. • Allowable program expenditures include: • Participant wages and/or stipends • Staff time working to identify work experience opportunities, including • Working with employers to identify and develop work experience • Evaluating the work experience • Participant work experience orientation sessions • Employer work experience orientation sessions • Classroom training or required academic education directly related to the work experience • Incentive payments directly tied to the completion of work experience • Employability skills/job readiness training to prepare youth for a work experience.

  20. Follow-up Services Minimum of 12 months of follow-up services to those who complete programs services as well as those who drop out, but need additional services Follow-up services should address the needs and barriers of individuals

  21. OUTCOMES Performance Requirements

  22. Performance Measures WIOA establishes six measurable performance indicators for all enrolled participants. Education and Employment Rate, Second Quarter After Exit Education and Employment Rate, Fourth Quarter After Exit Median Earnings, Second Quarter After Exit Credential Attainment Measurable Skills Gain Effectiveness in Serving Employers

  23. Submitting a Proposal FOLLOW THE RULES

  24. Proposal Requirements • Proposal Coversheet (Attachment A) • Project Narrative • Budget Summary (Attachment B) • Staff Budget with Position Descriptions (Attachment C) • Performance Projections (Attachment D) • Letters of Support • Conflict of Interest Disclosure (Attachment E) • Copy of agency’s most recently completed independent audit (if not subject to independent audit requirements, another appropriate financial review document)

  25. Proposal Format A response is required for each section of the proposal unless otherwise noted. Proposals should be prepared in a professional manner, providing a complete and detailed description of the proposed program. Emphasis should be placed on clarity of content and completeness. Proposals should be prepared in Microsoft Word, 12-point font and double-spaced one side only, not bound, and with pages numbered. Send one original, four copies, and one electronic copy.

  26. Deadline Proposal(s) must be submitted to: Tri-County Council – Attention: Procurement Officer 31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 201 Salisbury, Maryland 21804 procurement@tcclesmd.org In order to be considered for funding beginning on October 1, 2019, proposals MUST be received in office by July 12, 2019 no later than 12 pm at the above address. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered for funding.

  27. Contact Contact Procurement Electronically To ensure a fair competitive process, all questions related to this RFP must be submitted electronically to procurement@tcclesmd.org. Written questions will be accepted through 4:00 pm on June 18, 2019. Written responses to questions will be posted on the website www.lowershore.org. It is the respondent’s responsibility to check the website on a regular basis for updates.

  28. Questions & Answers The questions and answers addressed here the Bidders’ Conference will be documented and posted online.

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