2. Request for Proposal (RFP) Informational Meeting
January 18, 2019

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4. CAP-HC Mission
Our Mission is to:
“Ensure a life of dignity and opportunity for those in need throughout Hennepin County.”

5. Agenda
Introductions
Purpose of the RFP
Review RFP
Timelines
Q and A

6. Purpose of the Request for Proposal
To contract with trusted organizations to deliver services in Hennepin County to local communities in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant (CSGB), funded by federal Health & Human Services (HHS) through the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
To support projects that: reduce poverty in communities, address the needs of low-income individuals through the following services and activities:
Employment
Income and Asset Building
Homeless and Housing Assistance
Health and Social/Behavioral Development
Education and Cognitive Development
This funding helps communities achieve the following goals: increased self- sufficiency, improved living conditions, ownership of and pride in their communities, and strong family and support systems. Responders to this RFP will need show a strong commitment and plan to supporting individuals and families that are at 125% or below of poverty guidelines.

7. Funding Availability
The grant funds will be available from March 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and all costs must be incurred within this timeframe. No grant extensions past December 2019 will be allowed.
Eligible Responders:
Must be a nonprofit organization serving Hennepin County;
Must have a strong history of working with grants, utilizing a strong database to record activities, and qualified staff to monitor client eligibility and ongoing reporting requirements.
Must have organizational capacity to meet Federal Uniform Grant Guidance for HHS:
Have existing programs in the Scope of Work (Eligible Activities) section below and demonstrated experience to carry out the activities within the grant period;
Must have a history of serving individuals at or below 125% of poverty; and
Must have effective strategies and initiatives that are grounded in cultural knowledge and reflect the populations served.
Ability to incur eligible grant expenses prior to reimbursement from CAP-HC, which may be up to 60 days after expenses are reported.

8. Scope of work
Specifically under this RFP, applicants may propose to provide services in no more than two program areas listed below (2.B Program Areas, Eligible Activities) depending on agency capacity. The categories below are broken out into program activities eligible for funding under this RFP and corresponding performance indicators.
Applicants must select from this list of proposed outcomes for reporting.

9. Scope of work
Eligible Program Areas (See RFP for 2.B for specific eligible activities):
Employment Services
Income and Asset-Building Services
Housing Services  
Health and Social/Behavioral Development Services
Education and Cognitive Development  

10. Eligibility
Program Eligibility – the grant dollars are intended to be targeted to individuals who are at or below 125% of poverty.
Client Eligibility – if there is a component to your proposal for a direct client financial assistance the individual must meet poverty guidelines of 125% or below.

11. Scope of Work – Planned activities Document

12. Scope of work – planned performance goals

13. Grant expectations
Must have organizational capacity to meet Federal Uniform Grant Guidance for HHS:
Assign one staff person (at least 0.25 FTE dedicated to the project) to serve as the primary liaison between CAP-HC and the grantee organization.
Submit the following reports and invoice:
Monthly Demographic Report and Monthly Grant Invoices (Note: Monthly invoices submitted within 15 days of month end will be paid within 60 days of receipt.
NOTE: Invoices will not be paid until all reports (considered “delinquent”) are received.
March 2019 – Sept 2019 Federal Fiscal Year Report, based on Form 5 Planned Activities & Performance Goals, and Monthly Demographic Report
March 2019 – December 2019 End of Project Report based on Form 5 Planned Activities & Performance Goals, and Monthly Demographic Report
Complete all proposed grant activities and incur all expenses by December 31, 2019.

14. Proposal Format Cover Sheet (Form 1) Proposal Narrative
The narrative is limited to 8 pages, Calibri – 12-point font; single-spaced and should include the following sections:
 Executive Summary:
 Description of the Applicant Agency:
Have you had a partnership with Community Action Partnership at any time over the past two years? If so, please explain the partnership.
Experience and Capacity:
Describe in detail how you plan to have maximum impact with the individuals/families that are at 125% or below of the poverty guidelines.
Explain your outreach strategies.

15. Proposal format Project Goals, Activities, and Timetables:
In addition to your narrative for 4.D, You Must Attach The Following Documents:
Form 2 Work Plan What are the key activities to be funded through this project? What are the goals and measurable outcomes for this project? Please also address how the work will be sustained beyond the grant period.
Every proposed activity must include at least one corresponding Performance Goal (from Form 5), as well as any agency-developed outcomes included in Form 2.
Form 5 Planned Activities & Performance Goals: Complete this spreadsheet (both sheets) to reflect:
1) The planned number of persons/households you will serve with the proposed project(s), by Service Area. You will be required to report actual results as part of the reports described in Grant Expectations & Deliverables.
2) At least one corresponding Performance Indicator/ Goal from the corresponding Program Area/Activity for which you are applying. You will be required to report actual results as part of the reports described in 3. Grant Expectations & Deliverables.

16. Proposal format
Staffing: Describe staff working involved in the program and qualifications. (Include resume or bio)
Service Area: Project must be delivered in Hennepin County. You must indicate where you will be providing services: City of Minneapolis, Suburban Hennepin County or both.
Data Collection and Evaluation: Describe the intake process, collection of eligibility and databases utilized. Explain evaluation plan, quality improvement and measure of success.
Budget, budget justification (Form 3) xcel workbook can be downloaded at Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County website:

17. Budget Document

18. Budget – direct client services

19. Budget - personnel

20. Budget - Travel

21. Budget - Supplies

22. Budget – Consultants and Professional Services

23. Budget - Other

24. Selection Criteria PART 6: SELECTION CRITERIA
All responsive proposals received by the deadline will be evaluated by a combination of CAP-HC, Board members and community members. A numerical scoring system will be used to evaluate eligible applicants. A total of 50 points will be assigned to the following:
Background Information (20 points): Is the summary clear in the scope of work provided? Is it clearly stated what the funds are to be used for? Is the geographic, demographic and populations served clearly stated? Is background on personnel experience and capacity clearly stated?
Implementation Information (20 points): Does the proposal clearly state the number of staff, certifications, experience and roles? Is it clearly stated how information will be tracked and client eligibility verified? Is the budget clear of projection of costs/spending?
Additional Considerations (10 points): Are the proposed activities in alignment with CAP-HC’s mission and goals? Does the organization have strong community partnerships?

25. Anticipated timelines
PART 6: ANTICIPATED TIMELINES RFP Released Friday, January 11, 2019 Informational meeting Friday, January 18, 2019 from 9 am to 11 am at: Minneapolis Urban League, 2100 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN Q & A from Informational meeting will be posted to the Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County website: RFP Due by 4 p.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 Applications Review, January 29 – February 11, 2019 Notify Grantee Award and Sign Agreements, February 11-28, 2019 Start Date March 1, 2019

26. Grant Submission
PART 7: GRANT SUBMISSION Proposal must be received by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, January 28, Applicants must submit seven (7) printed copies bound with a paper clip (do not staple). Applications may be mailed or hand- delivered to CAP-HC at the following address: Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County 8800 Highway 7, Suite 401 St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426

27. Please send all inquiries and questions to RFPquestions@caphennepin
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28. Questions and Answers (Q & A)