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REGION Q
Request for Proposals
Bidders’ Conference
Workforce Investment Act
ADULT & DISLOCATED WORKERS
PITT COUNTY
Program Year 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
11:00 A.M.
Agenda
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Welcome & Purpose
Region Q Website
Overview of Request for Proposal
Performance Standards
Financial Information
Important Dates
Questions and Answers
Region Q Website
www.regionqwdb.org
Overview of RFP
Funding Period
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July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008
Possible Extension of Contract - 1 Year
Region Q Workforce Investment Consortium Five County Region:
BEAUFORT
BERTIE
HERTFORD
MARTIN
PITT
RFP PROPOSALS ACCEPTED FOR:
PITT COUNTY
PURPOSE OF RFP
• The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit
competitive proposals for the operation of the Workforce
Investment Act Adult & Dislocated Worker Program in the
following county of the Region Q Workforce Investment
Consortium: Pitt County Any governmental, educational,
community-based organization or non-profit agency engaged
in public service; or any private-for-profit agency may apply.
Each entity proposing to provide the employment and training
services as prescribed by this RFP must do so as an individual
company or agency, and be prepared to either provide the
services directly or establish an agreement with the
appropriate provider(s) of the services.
ONE-STOP DELIVERY SYSTEM
• Workforce Investment Act Interim Final Rules were published by the
US Department of Labor in the August 11, 2000 Federal Register
and are available on the internet at:
http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/. On the right side of the page,
review the column and locate “Laws and Regs.” Clicking on Laws
and Regs will take the viewer to Workforce Investment Act Interim
Final Rules.
• The WDB, in partnership with our workforce development agencies,
has developed a system of comprehensive JobLink Career Centers
in the five-county region. The system design currently includes five
(5) full-service JobLink Career Centers and 3 JobLink Information
Sites. Region Q requires that all adult & dislocated worker
contractors operate from the applicable JobLink Career Center.
Bidders are expected to meet with the applicable JobLink Center
lead agency/operator to discuss provisions for shared space, and
costs for this should be reflected in the bidder’s proposal. A letter of
agreement from the JobLink Center Manager per coordinated
services and physical space commitments must also be included in
this proposal.
COLLABORATION
Leveraged Funding and Service Coordination
Bidders will leverage community resources to create
a seamless network of services that are easily
accessible and relevant to customers. To have a
meaningful impact on the quality and breadth of the
JobLink services system, bidders must be able to
draw upon a resource base that extends beyond WIA
funding. Bidders should describe connections to other
funding sources that will benefit participants and
increase the cost effectiveness of federal funds.
ADULT
• 663.110 To be an eligible adult in the adult
and dislocated worker program, an individual
must be 18 years of age or older. 664.500(a)
Under the Act, eligible youth are 14 through
21 years of age. Adults are defined in the Act
as individuals age 18 and older. Thus,
individuals ages 18 through 21 may be eligible
for both adult and youth programs. Permission
must be obtained from the Region Q LA MIS
Coordinator prior to co-enrollment.
DISLOCATED WORKERS
To be eligible for the dislocated worker program, an eligible adult must
meet the definition of “dislocated worker” at section 101(9) of the
Act. 101(9)
The term “dislocated worker” means:
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An individual who has been terminated or laid off, or who has received notice of
termination or layoff, from employment, and is eligible for or has exhausted
entitlement to unemployment compensation, and is unlikely to return to a
previous industry or occupation.
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An individual who has been terminated or laid off, or who has received notice of
termination or layoff, from employment, and has been employed for a duration
sufficient to demonstrate, to the appropriate entity at a one-stop center referred to
in section 134(c), attachment to the workforce, but is not eligible for
unemployment compensation due to insufficient earnings or having performed
services for an employer that was not covered under a State unemployment
compensation law, and is unlikely to return to a previous industry or occupation.
DISLOCATED WORKER
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An individual who has been terminated or laid off, or who has received a notice
of termination or layoff, from employment as a result of any permanent closure
of, or any substantial layoff at, a plant, facility, or enterprise.
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An individual who is employed at a facility at which the employer has made a
general announcement that such facility will close within 180 days.
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For purposes of eligibility to receive services other than training, intensive, or
supportive services, an individual who is employed at a facility at which the
employer has made a general announcement that such facility will close.
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An individual who was self-employed (including employment as a farmer,
rancher, or fisherman) but is unemployed as a result of general economic
conditions in the community in which the individual resides or because of a
natural disaster
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An individual who is a displaced homemaker.
3 LEVEL OF SERVICES
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•TRAINING
CORE SERVICES
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At a minimum, all core services described in WIA section 134 (d) (2) and 662.240
are offered in each JobLink Career Center. Core services include, but are not
limited to the following:
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WIA Eligibility Determination
Outreach, Intake & Orientation
Initial Assessment
Job Search & Placement Assistance
Provision of Employment Statistics
Performance Information & Program Cost
Assisting in establishing eligibility for Financial aid & other Services
Supportive Services
UI Information
Follow-Up
Screened Referrals
Job Club
Job Development
INTENSIVE SERVICES
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Development of IEP
In-depth interviewing & evaluation to
identify employment barriers & appropriate
employment goals
Comprehensive & Specialized Assessments
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling & Career Planning
Case Management
Short-term pre-vocational services
TRAINING SERVICES
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occupational skills training, including training for nontraditional employment
on-the-job training
programs that combine workplace training with related
instruction which may include cooperative education
programs
training programs operated by the private sector
skill upgrading and retraining
entrepreneurial training
job readiness training
adult education and literacy activities provided in
combination with services described above, and
customized training conducted with a commitment by an
employer or group of employers to employ and individual
upon successful completion of the training
Performance Measures
ADULT:
Entered Employment
Retention Rate
Average Earnings
Employment & Credential Rate
DISLOCATED WORKERS:
Entered Employment
Retention Rate
Average Earnings
Employment & Credential Rate
Program Year 2006
Adult/DW Program
Performance Goals
2006
Performance Standard
Goal
Adult Entered Employment Rate
81.91%
Adult Retention Rate
86.78%
Adult Earnings Change
$ 10,746
Adult Employment & Credential Rate
55.04%
Dislocated Worker Entered Employment Rate
90.93%
Dislocated Worker Retention Rate
91.67%
Dislocated Worker Earnings Change
$ 12,745
Dislocated Worker Employment & Credential Rate
61.72%
Participant Customer Satisfaction Rate
82.00%
Employer Customer Satisfaction Rate
80.00%
The 2006 WIA Performance Goals for Region Q Adult and
Dislocated Workers are given as a guideline. Region Q has not
received Performance Goals for PY 2007
Note:
Performance goals are pending WIA reauthorization and the
implementation of Common Measures. All Region Q Operators are
expected to exceed performance goals.
Common Measures proposed to be implemented:
Adult Measures:
Entered Employment
Employment Retention
Average Earnings
Financial Information
Cost Reimbursement Contract
• Contract Extension
• Budget Plan
Adult
PY 06
Total Program Allocation
(Includes Initial Program Award, Carryover, and Additional Funds)
Pitt County
$ 270,499
Dislocated Workers
PY 06
Total Program Allocation
(Includes Initial Program Award, Carryover, and Additional Funds)
Pitt County
$ 228,284
WIA BUDGET SHEETS
• ADULT BUDGET
• DISLOCATED WORKERS
BUDGET
Proposal Instructions
Submit proposals no later than
4:00 p.m. EDT on April 20, 2007
to the Region Q Local Area Office.
www.time.gov
Proposals must include:
Page Numbers
(1) One copy labeled “Original”
(5) Five additional copies of RFP
Submitted in 3-ring binder
Completion of all forms
Proposal Format and Required Forms in Order
Proposal Format & Required Forms
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2007 RFP COVER SHEET Solicitation and Offer (cover page of
this Solicitation).
2007 WIA ADULT & DISLOCATED WORKERS PROPOSAL
SUMMARY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (PROJECT DESCRIPTION) – This
portion of the bid should give a clear picture of the design of the
program, the anticipated outcomes, and the capability of the
offeror to deliver the proposed services. Contractors are to
answer each question under Sections A – H. Sections A-H should
follow the alphabetical and numerical sequence. Answers to the
Request For Proposal Questions should be typed under each
question.
BUDGET – Complete the Budget Summary and supporting
worksheets for all costs required to implement the program
design.
COST ALLOCATION PLAN FOR JOBLINK CENTER
JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND RESUMES – A Job Description –
Workforce Investment Act form must be completed for each
position funded by WIA Adult/DW funds.
CURRENT ORGANIZATION CHART
AGENCY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Proposal Format & Required Forms
ASSURANCES & CERTIFICATION
 LA CODE OF CONDUCT/CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Requires
signature of authorized representative & date.
 LA GENERAL ASSURANCES & CERTIFICATION FORM - Requires
signature of authorized representative & date.
 CERTIFICATE REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,
INELIGIBILITY
AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION LOWER TIER COVERED
TRANSACTIONS Requires signature of authorized representative & date.
 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE FORM - Requires signature of
authorized representative & date. Notary required.
 DRUG FREE CERTIFICATION - Requires signature of authorized
representative & date.
 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NON-DISCRIMINATION (Complete form)
 ASSURANCES NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS - Requires
signature of authorized representative & date.
 COPELAND ACT CERTIFICATION - Requires signature of authorized
representative & date.
Proposal Format & Required Forms
• OTHER – ATTACH THE FOLLOWING
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Federal ID Number
Financial Statement and Copy of last audit
Agency Grievance Procedures
Copy of Bond Coverage (or explanation of planned coverage if
an award is made)
Current Organization Chart
Charter and Bylaws of Organization, attach list of Current Board
Members
Cost Allocation Plan (if applicable, provide a copy of the agency
Indirect Cost Plan)
Letter of agreement from the JobLink Center Manager indicating
coordinated services and physical space commitments .
Mark Your Calendars
Proposals Due
Friday, April 20, 2007 by 4:00 p.m. EDT
Proposals will not be accepted after that time.
 www.time.gov - EDT
 Contract Awards: May 9, 2007
 Program Year Starts: July 1, 2007
REMEMBER…..
AFTER THE BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE,
STAFF WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY
QUESTIONS ASKED IN WRITING,
PERSON OR BY TELEPHONE!
QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS
REGION Q WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM
Region Q Workforce Investment Consortium is an
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request for individuals with disabilities