Transcript Technical Assistant Workshop Youth Services

Technical Assistance Workshop
Business Services
July 22, 2011 9:00 a.m.
July 26, 2011 2:00 p.m.
Background
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) authorizes
the use of federal funds for the purpose of
providing workforce investment activities which
support the goal of creating an educated and
prepared workforce.
WIA programs and services are intended to:
• Assist clients in achieving employment success
• Support employers by delivering workforce
solutions that are in alignment with the needs of
local business and industry.
Purpose
As a public agency the WDB is charged with
creating workforce development policies and
programs to support the needs of the
community.
The WDB seeks to procure services to expand
its ability to reach out and provide business
services to local employers, as well as
coordinate service delivery amongst other local
agencies.
Statement of Work
• Respondents are being asked to submit a proposal for the
marketing, coordination, and delivery of Business Services in the
local workforce investment area.
• Proposal must align with the goals of the ICWDB to connect
workforce skills and training with local business needs.
• Key to undertaking this work is spending time with ICWDB and One
Stop staff to learn about the resources and services available
through One Stop and other partners.
• Respondents should describe how they will work within the WIA and
One Stop system, as well as with other partners such as chambers
of commerce, training providers, government agencies, and
economic development entities.
Scope of Services
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Coordinate the delivery of business services among local service
providers and public/private agencies.
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Administer contact management database for Business Services
community
Network with and provide information to local chambers of
commerce, industry associations, service clubs and
employer/business related organizations.
Support business retention, expansion and recruitment by linking
businesses to workforce programs and referrals to other services.
Conduct marketing and public relations activities to promote and
educate on workforce development services.
Deliver Rapid Response services together with the Rapid
Response team.
Deliverables &
Performance Measures
• Monthly attendance & report on activities at WDB Business
Services Committee Meeting
• Quarterly Reports delivered to WDB Executive Committee
• Annual Report delivered to WDB Board Meeting
• Administer 200 Business Needs Assessments per Quarter
• Enter and monitor data in contact management database
• Minimum of 5 business events per quarter (networking
events, employer events, sponsorships, etc.)
• Performance metrics on marketing activities (for example:
conduct surveys to assess awareness of One Stop services)
• Quarterly Rapid Response report to WDB Executive
Committee
Funding
Total Funding Available:
$135,000
First year services will commence on
10/01/2011 and conclude on 9/30/2012.
A second year contract extension may be
available, pending respective year’s WIA
allocation, to commence on 10/01/2012
and conclude on 9/30/2013.
Requirements
• Applicants must be an Economic Development Company or
Organization, a Chamber of Commerce or a Business Services
Provider and must be Locally Certified to provide services by the
Imperial County Workforce Development Board.
• Certify that the organization is not proposed for debarment,
presently debarred, suspended or declared ineligible, as required by
Executive Order 12549, “Debarment and Suspension”, and
implemented by 28 CFR Part 67 for prospective participants in
primary covered transactions;
• Maintain adequate files and records and meet statistical reporting
requirements;
• Demonstrate administrative and fiscal capability to provide and
manage the proposed services to ensure an adequate audit trail;
Requirements (cont.)
• Ability, experience and methodology for executing all the
services outline in the RFQ.
• Knowledge of the WIA System, One Stop Network, and
local labor market and industry needs.
Additional Information
The WDB has the discretion to determine the intensity
and scope of services. Services proposed will be
evaluated on the likelihood of resulting in positive
performance outcomes.
Fiscal oversight shall be the responsibility of Imperial
County Workforce Development Office.
RFQ Attachments
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Cover Page (Attachment 1)
Cover Page Instructions
Table of Contents (Attachment 2)
RFQ Response Guide (Attachment 3)
Proposed Budget Form (Attachment 4)
Letter to Comply with Assurance and Certification
(Attachment 5)
To download attachments in Word and
Excel format please visit our website at:
www.ivworkforce.com
Format Requirement
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White 8 ½ by 11 paper
Margins ½ at the top, bottom left and right
Typeface twelve (12) character per inch
Each page numbered at the bottom of the page
Collated and bound in binder
Ten (10) copies plus two originals bearing
original signatures
Cover page
Table of Contents
Introduction of Agency and Qualification Submittal
Qualification Submittal Narrative
Process and Timeline
TENATIVE
Technical Assistance Workshops
July 22 & 26, 2011
Qualification Submittal Deadline
August 15, 2011
RFQ Committee Evaluations
Executive Committee Approval
WDB Approval
Recommendation for Action to ICBOS
Aug. 16-19, 2011
Aug. 24, 2011
Aug. 24, 2011
Sept. 13, 2011
Contracts Commence
Oct. 1, 2011
Submittal Date and Location
Date: Monday, August 15, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
ICWDB Office
2695 S. Fourth Street, Bldg. D
El Centro, CA 92243
Contact Information
IMPERIAL COUNTY WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
2695 S. Fourth Street, Bldg. D
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-5036
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ivworkforce.com
Questions?
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