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Request for Proposals2011-2012
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Webinar Presenters
Carol Dombek, MSESP Program Manager
Teresa Kittridge, MSESP Project Manager, Executive Director – MNREM
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Webinar Format
• All participants on mute• Please use the Chat feature to ask your
questions• All questions posted on the webinar will
be responded to and posted on the web page
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• Train Minnesotans in required occupational skills, and
• Achieve successful job placement• In energy efficient and renewable energy
(EE/RE) industries• Expanded definition from previous RFPs• Defined by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics, and O*NET• Definition included in RFP (Attachment A)
Proposals requested that will:
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Application Details• Any MN business or organization may apply
(more details on next slide)• Must include partnership between employer
and training provider• Local Workforce Investment Board
engagement strongly encouraged• Business-led proposals strongly desired• Must be supported by validated labor market
demand• Must include plan for placement in jobs
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Eligible Applicants
• Must demonstrate effectiveness and be willing to subscribe to the appropriate audit and contract requirements
• Fiscal Capacity Checklist (posted on web page)
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Timeline
• November 2, 2011
• November 30, 2011
• December 9, 2011
• December 16, 2011
• January 6, 2012
• November 30, 2012
• RFP Issued
• Letters of Intent Due
• Deadline for questions
• Full proposals due
• Awards announced
• Final completion
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All Documents and Resources Posted Here:
http://www.gwdc.org/initiatives/msesp/2011_2012MSESP_RFP.htm
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Questions on RFP
• All questions MUST be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9th
• Email to: [email protected] • Questions/responses will be posted and
updated regularly on the website• No phone calls accepted• No questions accepted after December 9
(except for December 12 webinar)
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Letter of Intent
• 1-page maximum• Should be written by employer partner• Include:
oBrief summary of proposalo List of partners
• Define their involvement in training development
• Commit that training would serve their workforce needs
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Proposal Format• Two-page Cover Sheet• One-page Executive Summary (included in
Narrative)• Five-page (maximum) Narrative• Table: Key Activities and Timelines• Letters of Commitment from Partners• Goals/Outcomes Summary• Budget/Leveraged Resources, Narratives, Quarterly
Expenditure Projection (4 Tabs)• All templates available for download from website
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Budget Detail
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More Proposal Detail
• Due by 5:00 PM Friday, December 16• Emailed in four separate files:
o Cover page, Executive Summary, Narrative, List of Partners, 3A Activities-Timetable (either PDF or MS-Word)
o Commitment Letters (PDF)o 3B – Goals/Measurable Outcomes (Excel)o Budget Pages(4 Tabs) – either PDF or Excel
• To: [email protected]
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Important Note
• Submit ONLY the required proposal components
• REMOVE/DELETE all instructional details• Only include items from Proposal
Submission Checklist
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Availability of Funds
• Requests from $25,000 - $250,000• Approximately $1.6 million available• Approximately half to be awarded to
Career Pathway Model proposals• Projects must be ready to be
implemented, with minimal time for planning and start-up
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Placement Strategy
• All proposals MUST define a placement strategy resulting in jobs by the end of the grant period
• If training incumbent workers, include details of new position(s) to be attained after training
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Allowable Use of Funds
• All activities must lead to placement in employment
• Page 8-9 of MSESP Grant Application Part Io Allowable Use of Funds
Category 1 Category 2
o Admin Costs limited to 10% maximumo Caveat on equipment purchase
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Proposal Format• Limit of 5 pages to Narrative, plus:
o 2-page Cover Sheeto List of Partnerso Table 3A – Activities-Timetableo Table 3B – Goals-Measurable Outcomeso Budget – 4 Tabs on Spreadsheeto Letters of Commitment
• Pages numbered, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins• Executive Summary may be single-spaced• Proposals not adhering to required format and page count
will not be considered
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Other Details• Reporting Requirements
o Responsible for substantial ARRA reporting requirements
oMust report/track participants in ARRA Recovery Act Data (RAD) system
• Leveraged Resourceso No prescribed level, but is required
• Information Sharingo Funded projects will make products publico Product information provided to MSESP and DOL
for distribution and replication
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Review
• Outside Review Team• Recommendations to MSESP
Executive Team
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Proposal Development Support
• DEED Regional Labor Market Analystso Listed by Region on Page 10 and map on website
• FAQ on website• Webinar December 12
o Final Reviewo Last Chance for Questions
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Questions?
All questions after today’s webinar should be submitted to:
Check website regularly for updated FAQ
Thank you for your time!