Bidders Conference One Stop and Adult & DW Program RFP 1

 Key Dates  General Information  Eligible Applicants  Scope of Work  Required Elements of Proposal  Submission Instructions  Selection Process  Evaluation Criteria  Q & A  Contact Information Agenda 2

3 Key Dates RFP Release DateApril 15, 2016 Bidders’ ConferenceApril 26, 2016 Proposals DueMay 27, 2016 Bidders Presentations and WDB ApprovalJuly 15, 2016 Contract NegotiationsAugust 2016 One Stop Contract Start Date (Expected)January 1, 2017

4 Overview Objective of the RFP: Identify qualified organization(s) to act as a One Stop Operator and Adult & Dislocated Worker Program Operator in Santa Barbara County Contracts will be funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and managed by the Workforce Development Board. General Information Santa BarbaraSanta Maria Location130 E. Ortega Street1410 S. Broadway Contract Term2.5 years (January 1, June 30, 2019) Contract Budget$1,126,820$1,690,230

5 Please note: Elementary schools and secondary schools are ineligible to apply. Institution of Higher Education Government Agency Community Based Organization Private For-Profit Entity Non-Profit Organization Intermediary Business OrganizationLabor Organization Eligible Applicants Applicants must have at least three (3) years of experience providing related services. Consortiums may apply with a lead agency identified. Eligible Organizations :

6 Overview Contractor(s) will be responsible for providing the following services: Scope of Work Responsible for coordination across one-stop partners and service providers One Stop Operator Developing job orders Pre-screening and referring candidates Connecting businesses to training solutions Referring businesses to additional resources Business Services

7 Overview Contractor(s) will be responsible for providing the following services: Scope of Work - Continued Intake and Assessment Comprehensive Career Services Employment Preparation Services Training Services Placement into Unsubsidized Employment Referral to other programs Coordinated Service Delivery with Partners. All other required services detailed in the WIOA Jobseeker Services

8 Overview Training will be a top priority. Contractor(s) will be responsible for managing Jobseeker training and Employer-led training. Contractor(s) will be expected to spend half of their budget on training services. Types of training include: Job readiness training, ITAs, adult education and literacy, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, skill upgrades and retraining, customized training, cohort training, and entrepreneurial training Scope of Work - Training

9 Overview Annual performance goals will be established prior to the start of the program year. Goals will be set in each of the following categories: Scope of Work – Performance Metrics EmploymentDegree/Credential Attainment RetentionIn Program Skills Gain WagesBusiness Services

10 Overview i.Cover Page (Appendix A) - Form ii.Proposal Checklist/Table of Contents (Appendix B) - Form iii.Organizational Capacity and Structure - Narrative iv.Experience and Demonstrated Ability - Narrative v.Program Design and Approach - Narrative vi.Program Budget Form - Excel Spreadsheet vii.Budget Narrative - Narrative viii.Financial Statement/Audit – Document Submission ix.If bidding on both locations, additional question –Narrative What, if any, efficiencies or savings will be realized if your organization is selected to manage both One Stops? Proposal – Required Elements

11 Overview Proposals are due no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 27, Proposals may be mailed or hand-delivered to: Terri Maus Nisich County Executive Office 105 East Anapamu Street, 4 th Floor Santa Barbara, CA Must submit the following (for each location): one signed original one electronic version (thumb-drive or disk) five (5) hard copies of the proposal Submission Instructions

Selection Process 12 Competitive Selection of Service Delivery System One Stop Operator and Adult & Dislocated Worker Program Operator North County South County Youth Program Operator North County South County Requests for Proposal (2) Competitions (4)

Selection Process 13 Independent evaluators will score proposals in each of the four competitions. Bidder Presentations & Workforce Development Board Approval Save the Date: July 15, 2016 Contracts will go before the County Board of Supervisors for execution in September

Evaluation Criteria 14 CriterionPoints Allotted Organizational Structure and Capacity20 Experience and Demonstrated Ability30 Program Design and Approach35 Budget15 Bonus Points*5 TOTAL105 Further detail about the evaluation criteria can be found on Page 16 of the RFP * Bonus points will be awarded to organizations bidding on both locations that can demonstrate associated efficiencies and cost savings.

Q & A 15 Questions? Questions will be recorded, and the full set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be made available online at:

Contact Information 16 Additional questions should be directed to: Jessica McLernon Program Manager, Workforce Development Board All questions will be answered in writing. Q & A’s will be posted online.