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Request for Proposals
Final Review – Opportunity for Questions
Proposal Submission Checklist
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Cover Page (2 pages)
Executive Summary (1 page)
Proposal Narrative (10 pages maximum)
Goals and Measureable Outcomes (Table 3A
Spreadsheet)
Key Activities/Project Timetable (Table 3B)
Budget Spreadsheet (Complete both Tabs –
Sources/Use; Leveraged)
Budget Narrative (Table 3C)
Letters of Commitment from project partners
Cover Page 1
Project Title
Applicant Business or
Organization
Authorized Applicant
Representative
Title
Project Primary Contact
Title
Address
Street
City
State
Telephone and extension
Zip
County
Email address
Organization Website URL
Organizational Structure
Private for Profit
Private
nonprofit
Applicant’s Federal ID number
Description of your
business/organization,
product(s) and/or service(s)
Project Target Industry(ies)
Industry recognized credential,
certificate or degree to be
earned
Will there be a cost to training
for participants
Number to be trained
Other:
Unemployment Comp ID:
Energy-efficient building,
construction, or retrofit
No
Yes
Renewable electric
power
Bio-fuels
Please explain
Placement Number in Target Industry
Project Start Date
Funding Request
Education
Project End Date
Amount Requested from MSESP
$
Amount of Organization’s Resources
$
Amount of Leveraged Resources
$
Total Project Costs
$
Authorized Applicant Signature
Title
Date
Cover Page 2
Key Partners to Proposed Project
 Minimum partner requirements include private sector employer and training provider.
 Training provider may also be the employer.
 Local Workforce Investment Board engagement is strongly encouraged.
Please provide the following information about each partner:
Partner Name
Phone
Email
Address
Organization Status and Other Information
How long has your business/organization been in
operation in the State of Minnesota?
Is your business/organization current on all
Yes
applicable federal, state, county, city, and local taxes?
Is your business/organization subject to a collective
Yes
Attach a letter of endorsement from
bargaining agreement?*
No (explain on separate sheet)
No
the authorized union official.
*Note: Union letters of endorsement are only required from a business partner if the business is providing or
supporting training for new or incumbent workers. It is a state requirement that the union concur when a business
is hiring or training employees through OJTs, customized training, or special projects to ensure that laid off
individuals are not being replaced. Inquiries related to this requirement will be accepted via the protocol for
submitting questions.
Please list the region(s) of the state in
Northeast
Central
South
which the project will take place:
Northwest
Metro
Statewide
Please list the county(ies) in which the
project will take place:
Please give a brief summary of your project:
Executive Summary
One (1) Page
 12 point font, 1” margins
 May be single-spaced
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Project Narrative
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Limited to 10 Pages
12-point font, 1” margins
Double-spaced
Proposals not adhering to this will not be
considered
We are looking for a concise description of
your project
Table 3A – Outcome Summary
MSESP Proposals - 2011 - RFP Round 1
Region
Industry*
Amount
Requested NE NW Central
Metro
SW SC SE
Applicant Name
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BIO
A list of each proposal's measurable outcomes**
a.
b.
c.
beginning
Basic/ABE support
d.
e.
f.
complete
degree/certunsub emp train emp empl Q1,2 Other
Total
Unempl oyed
Incumbent
Brief proposal summary - For reference only
g.
h.
i.
j.
Other
Table 3B – Key Activities/Timetable
Table 3B - Key Activities/Project Timetable
Months
Description
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5
Milestones and Deliverables
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Quarterly Reports
Product Delivered for DOL
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x
x
x
x
x
Budget Spreadsheet
Table 3C – Budget Narrative
Table 3C - MSESP Budget Narrative
BUDGET CATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
Administration (10% max)
Project Staff Wages/Benefits
Staff Training & Development
Staff Travel
Materials & Supplies
Other (Identify) – Could include
employer services,
communications, publications,
printing, facilities, etc.
Participant Training Services
(if applicable)
Supportive Services
MSESP Funds Request
$
Letters of Commitment
Must state what the partner is committing
to the project and to the partnership
 These are NOT letters of support
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More Proposal Detail
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Due by 5:00 PM Friday, March 4, 2011
Emailed in three separate files:
◦ Cover sheets, Executive Summary, Narrative, Key
Activities/Project Timetable, Budget Narrative,
Letters of Commitment – either PDF or MS-Word
◦ Budget Spreadsheet/Leveraged Funds (2 Tabs) –
either PDF or Excel
◦ Outcome Summary - Excel
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Identify each file with project name/applicant
To: [email protected]
Important Note
Submit ONLY the required proposal
components
 REMOVE/DELETE all instructional details
 Only include items from Proposal
Submission Checklist
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Questions?
Thanks for your time!