Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Programs Request for Proposals Bidder s Conference November 9, 2012 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Who s in the room? Name and organization
WIA Title I Youth funds to provide comprehensive workforce services to WIA eligible, low-income youth ages 14-21 in San Diego County Fund career pathway models: Connect classroom to real life work activities Internships and/or work-based learning Access to post-secondary education Occupational/technical training leading to certification or credential Pages 4-5
The San Diego Workforce Partnership: Publicly funded workforce development system for the San Diego County region Fund job training programs for youth, adults and dislocated workers Mission: Foster economic growth and prosperity through education, training and lifelong learning Pages 5-8
New Strategic Vision for the Delivery of Youth Services under the WIA (TEGL Notice 3-04) 1. Focus on alternative education 2. Meet the demands of business, especially in high growth industries and occupations 3. Focus on the neediest youth 4. Focus on improved outcomes Page 6
San Diego Consortium Policy Board San Diego Workforce Investment Board Federally mandated board which shared responsibility with the Policy Board for overseeing funding and policy development under the WIA The Policy Board appoints Workforce Investment Board members and is responsible for overseeing WIA funding and policy development. San Diego Workforce Partnership Board of Directors Represents an array of San Diego s industries, Provides oversight of SDWP Operations. Workforce Advancement Committee Provides oversight and direction to the One-Stop Career Center Network and adult programs. Youth Council Oversees the design of local youth services and activities. STEWARDSHIP Every funded program is approved through a strategic system of boards and committees.
Service Category Projected Funding % of Funds In-School Youth $1,588,069 50% Out-of-School Youth $1,588,069 50% Total $3,176,138 100% Sub- Region Funding Distribution % Projected Availability Metro 45% $1,429,262 North 21% 666,989 South 18% 571,705 East 16% 508,182 Total 100% $3,176,138 Pages 8-9
Orange County Riverside County North San Diego County ', 5 ', 15 OCEANSIDE CARLSBAD VISTA #S 78 SAN MARCOS ESCONDIDO East ENCINITAS SOLANA BEACH San Diego Region WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP CONSOLIDATED AREAS Consolidated Areas DEL MAR #S 56 SAN DIEGO Metro #S 163 #S 52 POWAY SANTEE EL CAJON #S 125 LEMON GROVE ', 8 Unincorporated N 5 0 5 10 Miles CORONADO IMPERIAL BEACH #S 94 #S 54 Imperial County NATIONAL CITY South ', 5 ',805 CHULA VISTA #S 905 MEXICO
In-School Youth ages 14-18* At risk of dropping out of school Out-of-School Youth ages 17-21 High school dropout or high school graduate Basic skills deficient Lack basic entry level job skills Recovery & Reengagement Youth ages 16-21 Not attending school Juvenile or adult justice system Disconnected and disengaged *10% maximum enrollment of 14-15 year olds Pages 9-10
DOL Common Measures: Literacy/Numeracy skill gains Attainment of degree or credential Placement in employment or postsecondary education or training (including apprenticeships) Page 10
Secondary education Career pathway high school/academy Career technical education programs Charter industry-themed schools Postsecondary education Community college Advanced skills entities Apprentice-ship training Four year college or university Adult Education Page 10-11
Terms One-year term 7/1/2012-6/30/2013 Extension options for additional one-year terms up to four years Subcontracting Requirements Procurement transactions shall provide practical, open and free competition Process for selection of subcontractors Stating specific entities to provide services in proposal is not basis for sole source Page 11
Bidders Conference Technical Assistance Sessions Notice of Intent to Submit Bid (Form A) Request for Qualifications Ex-Parte Communication Bidder s Conflict of Interest Certification (Form B) RFP Process Q & A YouthRFP@workforce.org Answers w/in 3 business days on the website at: www.workforce.org/rfps-open Pages 12-14
Improve high school graduation rates Create links between academic learning, workbased experiences and career pathways Provide access to post-secondary education Supported career pathways Industry linked programs that will enable youth to reach their career goals Develop our emerging workforce Page 15
Educational Activities Work Readiness Training Work Preparation and Work Based Opportunities Youth Development Services Pages 16-18
Category A: In-School Youth (ages *14 18) Secondary education Career technical education Internships, career/industry exposure Category B: Out-of-School Youth (ages 17-21) Post-secondary education Advanced skills training Basic education bridge programs Category C: Recovery and Reengagement Programs (ages 16-21) Innovative approaches to providing education and workforce skills training Pages 18-20
Partner Roles and Responsibilities (Form C) Connection to One-Stop Career Centers Use of Labor Market Information (Attachment 6: Regional Breakdown of Occupations and Industries 2012-2017) Other Program Requirements Pages 21-24
In-Kind and Cash Match Financial Management Structure (Form D) Budget Information (Form E and G) Support (Administrative) vs. Program Costs (Attachment 7: 20CFR, Section 667.20 and 220 ) Pages 24-26
One original and seven copies (8) plus a PDF of the entire application on a flash drive Double-sided pages (front and back) Single-spaced Narrative - 25 pages max Forms, budget narrative and Flow Chart will not be counted as part of the 25-page limit Past Performance Questionnaire (Form H) Pages 26-27
Proposals due January 17, 2012 Source Selection/Evaluation Process January 20 - February 3: Review proposals February 6-8: Reference checks February 9-10: Oral Interviews Appeals Process Page 36
Attachment 10: Youth RFP Proposal Content Checklist 11 Attachments (added Regional Map) 8 Forms (A-H) Informed of federal, local and technical process requirements related to direct service delivery and operational oversight of Workforce Partnership funded programs Technical assistance and training on these processes will be provided to all successful Bidders prior to contract execution and on an ongoing basis
YouthRFP@workforce.org Thank you!