Durham Workforce Development Board Request for Proposals Bidders’ Conference February 16, 2016

Overview/Vision Kevin Dick, Executive Director, Durham Workforce Development Board & Director, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, City of Durham

Equal Opportunity Equity Assurance The Department of Equal Opportunity/Equity Assurance is responsible for the Equal Business Opportunity Program. All questions about “SDBE Professional Services Forms” should be referred to Angela Henderson or other department staff at (919) All contractors are required to provide information requested in the “SDBE Professional Services Forms” package, which has been included with this Request for Proposals. Proposals that do not contain the appropriate, completed “Professional Services Forms” will be deemed non-responsive and ineligible for consideration. The following forms must be completed by any and all contractors: – Declaration of Performance – Participation Documentation – Managerial Profile – Equal Opportunity Statement – Employee Breakdown

RFP Timeline Action Items and Dates* RFP Advertisement Period - (Website) Tuesday, February 2, 2016 through Wednesday March 16, 2016; (City of Durham website, Herald Sun, and News & Observer) Bidders’ Conference Pre-Award Technical Assistance – Tuesday February 16, 2016, from 10:00 -12:00 Due Date for Proposals Wednesday March 16, 2016 Staff and Panel Review March 17 th & 18 th Review Panel Meeting April 12, 2016 Interviews with Responsive Bidders – April 12 th & 13 th (time TBD) Youth Council Meeting – April 19 th ; Executive Committee – May 12 th ; DWDB Meeting – May 26 th (subject to change) Award Announcement *Friday, June 3, 2016 Program start date * July 1, 2016 *Dates are approximate and subject to change (except due date and staff/review panel dates)

Changes/Addenda Incorporated for two years We are modifying the “incorporated for at least two years” from “must be” to “preferred”. Mandatory attendance at Bidders’ Conference Attendance is optional Response to RFP questions All questions and answers will only be posted to the website; they will not be responded to by the means in which they were received.

Q&A Format All questions must be submitted in writing via or fax: or (560 – 4986). Deadline for submitting questions: 2/26/16 – 5 p.m. No responses will be provided to questions submitted after that day and time. Responses will be posted to within 2 business days of submission.

The 14 Youth Elements Tutoring, study skills training and instruction (including but not limited to pre-GED) Alternative secondary school services/GED Leadership development Adult mentoring Summer employment opportunities Paid and unpaid work experience Occupational skills training Supportive service Comprehensive guidance and counseling Adult Mentoring Financial Literacy Education Entrepreneurial Skills Training Services that provide labor market and employment information Activities that help prepare youth for transition to postsecondary education Follow-up

Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Occupational Skills Training Supportive Services Financial Literacy Education Entrepreneurial Training Labor Market & Employment Postsecondary Education & Training Follow-Up Framework Elements

Alternative Secondary Education/GED Tutoring & Study Skills Instruction/Pre-GED Services Adult Mentoring Programs Leadership Development Program Element Elements

Program Objectives The Youth Council is seeking program providers that demonstrate consistency with the requirements of WIOA, and the goals of the Durham Workforce Development Board. An effective youth program will be recognized by the provision of the following services: Most At-Risk Safe, Supportive, and Accessible Outreach and Family Inclusion Youth Engagement Collaboration Youth Development Accountability

Target Population The Durham Workforce Development Board (DWDB) is seeking programs to serve eligible youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are most in need and can most benefit from WIOA services: Out-of-school youth High school drop-outs Runaway and homeless youth Youth in foster care (particularly those aging out of foster care) Court involved youth Children of incarcerated parents Youth with disabilities

Framework Available Funding Bidders should base their proposal budgets on PY15 Framework figures $325,000 This amount may change based upon funding availability

Program Element Available Funding Exact Amount is Unknown – but we are looking for the following per participant costs: – $2,000 per participant for GED/Alternative Secondary School Education – $1,750 per participant for Leadership Development – $1,500 per participant for mentoring – $1,750 per participant for tutoring/ study skills

Allowable Elements for Per Participant Costs Staff Salaries Fringe Benefits Rent/Utilities Equipment/Supplies Communication

Performance Measures Placement in Employment /Education/Training The number and percentage of participants who are in education or training services or who in unsubsidized employment during the 2 nd quarter after exit Retention in Employment/Education/Training The number and percentage of participants who are in education or training services or who in unsubsidized employment during the 4 th quarter after exit Earnings The median earnings of participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the 2 nd quarter after exit. Credential Rate The percentage of participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential, or a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent during participation or within 1 year after exit See Next Slide

Performance Measures cont’d In-Program Skills Gain The percentage of participants who, during a program year, are in an education or training program that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential or employment and who are achieving measureable skill gains toward such a credential or employment Provide anticipated outcomes for services described. Applicants must clearly indicate the number of people to be served and expected outcomes for the proposed program. What outcomes will be achieved in year one? How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your program? Describe partner commitments to provide data needed to evaluate program effectiveness.

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