Type of Meeting: Administrative Matters Name of requestor: Jacob Castillo: 498-6605 Department: Economic Development Preferred appearance date: 8/15/2017 Time required: 15 minutes Date decision needed: 8/15/2017 Objective: Update on PTAC Program Performance Results and Funding Request for 2017-2018 Situation: Colorado PTAC is non-profit organization that supports firms in doing business with government entities. Their work results in Larimer County businesses winning government contracts, growing revenues and creating new jobs in the community. They are a valuable partner in the economic development environment within the region. Colorado PTAC is also supported by an in-kind contribution for office space, computer and phone and shared receptionist cost through the Workforce Center which totals $3,985. Therefore the total contribution to PTAC would total $8,985 if this proposal were to be approved. Proposal: The Economic Development Department is recommending that $5,000 from the Economic Development Partnership Fund- an established fund with $60,000 to support economic development efforts in Larimer County- be granted to Colorado PTAC to deliver and grow services in Larimer County. Additional funds required: No Advantages: Supports an economic development effort that Colorado PTAC is uniquely qualified to address. Supports small businesses to increase revenue, resulting in greater economic activity in Larimer County and new job creation for our residents. Leverages other federal, state, and local economic development investments. Disadvantages: Opportunity cost of investing in other projects/programs. Requested action: The Economic Development Department is recommending that $5,000 from the Economic Development Partnership Fund - an established fund with $60,000 to support economic development efforts in Larimer County - be granted to Colorado PTAC to deliver and grow services in Larimer County. Potentially Affected Interest: Colorado PTAC, local business community; government procurement offices Level of Public Interest and Participations: Low Audio/Visual/Computer Needs: Powerpoint
Letter of Commitment Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Program This letter certifies that the cash and In-Kind contribution(s) described below are committed to the Colorado PTAC. The contributions described will be made available to PTAC between the dates of September 15, and the following September 14 of the years indicated. The undersigned further certifies that there is no expectation of compensation in return for the donations described such as a requirement that the contribution(s) be made as a provision in a contract or purchase order. Name of Company/Organization: Larimer County Workforce Center Representative: Mary Betters Title: Workforce Administrative Services Director Street Address: 200 W. Oak Street, Suite 5000 City, State, Zip: Fort Collins CO, 80521 Phone: 970-498-6601 Email: Mbetters@larimer.org Signed: Date: Contribution Year: 2017-2018 2018 2019 2019 2020 2020-2021 Total Cash contribution: $5,000 Total In-Kind contribution: $3,985.28 Total of Cash and In-Kind: $8,985.28 List each individual In-Kind contribution below. Contributions should be fully explained to show how their value is determined. Use a continuation sheet if necessary. List In-kind Donation(s) (e.g., Services, Goods, or Facilities Provided) Value Determination (e.g., rate * hrs or sq.ft * $/sq.ft) Total Value Example: Office Space, Copies, and Staff Support $100/per day 1/per mo 12 mo/yr $1200.00 Office Space Rental/Maintenance On cubicle-64 square feet @ $16.02/square foot 1,025.28 Anticipated Workshops 2 hrs each: Monthly (12) $30/hr $720.00 Telephone & Internet Access $98/month $1,176.00 Receptionist Costs @ 1.4% share of total Ft. Collins Workforce Center Costs $1,064.00 For CO PTAC use: * Note: The value assigned to a contribution by a third party contributor may not be assumed by the recipient to be fair and reasonable or assumed to be a value assigned in accordance with the Department of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations for agreement cost sharing purposes. See SCAA Section IV submission requirements. Date received Date accepted Accepted by Copied/Sent to Date
2017 Funding Request
What is the Colorado PTAC? PTAC Assistance to Businesses Achievements Colorado Metrics Larimer County Metrics Funding Request
Colorado PTAC Established November 2009 Non-Profit, 501c(3) Corporation Public/Private Partnership (P3) with state of Colorado under the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Funded by federal, state, public, and private contributions 50% DoD, 25% State, 25% Private/Local Government (Cash/In Kind) Program increase through additional federal match/private House Bill 14-1016: Sustained State Funding for 6 Years 3
Professional Acquisition Counselors Experience in Federal, State, Local, Industry Full time, Part time, and Subject Matter Expert Support 8 Staff 5 Full Time, 3 Part Time across the state Multiple Locations: Colorado Springs (Headquarters) Aurora, Westminster, Golden, Fort Collins, Longmont By Appointment / Periodic Outreach Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Lamar, Montrose, La Junta, Durango, Boulder, Loveland, Greeley, Burlington, Pueblo, Trinidad, Alamosa, Craig, Broomfield 4
Requirements Budget Solicitation Execution Education and Assistance Throughout the Process -- Including but not Limited to: Registration Support (DUNS, SAM, CAGE, NAICS) Business Development Market research and analysis Finding Bid Opportunities ( BidMatch ) Proposal Guidance on Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ) RFP, RFQ or IFB Response Review ( Red Team ) Post Award issues, Contract Administration, and more.. 5
SME In-Kind Support Part of PTAC budget Additional no-cost expert consultation Proposal Management Cost Accounting DCAA Audits GSA Schedules DCMA Systems Contract Law Insurance Requirements Bonding Others as needs arise
APTAC Project of the Year Award 88 th Regional Support Command, Huntsville USACE 19 State contracting opportunity for 120 locations 32 broadcast site, over 200 businesses Outreach Programs Panels, Training Proposal series attended by over 120 people DoD Audit Outstanding Rating Outstanding in all four primary categories APTAC Top 5 (of 94) programs Cooperative Agreement with Pueblo County ED Jefferson County Space Symposium - NASA
Active Clients: 3108 (2833) Counseling Appts: 4819 (4343) Outreach Events: 204 (215) Contract Awards: $412M ($313M) Jobs Created/Retained: 8231* (6269) *Based upon Dept of Labor Formul / 50K
Active Clients: 140 Counseling Appts: 351 (36% increase over prior year of 224) Outreach Events: 34 Contract Awards: $11.1M ($5.1M in 2015 over 50% increase) Jobs Created/Retained: 222* (up from 105 in 2015) 2015 Larimer County Funding: $10k & In Kind Office *Based upon Dept of Labor Formula / 50K
FY 16 - $10,000 plus in-kind office space Performance increase over 50% More attention to Level 2 issues Increased client efficiency FY 17 $5,000 plus in-kind office space Level support from prior year Continue to increase performance
Colorado / local businesses competing for and winning government contracts grows economy Government contracts result in higher paying positions - improves local share employment growth Primary employer connection source of supply of capable and responsible subcontractors/vendors Industry specific outreach events targeted to connect prime contractors with capable subcontractors PTAC community partners - recognized by agencies & companies in outreach events and other efforts 12
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