Facility Improvements Post-Solicitation Workshop Don’t forget to do sign-in sheets Appendix A Guidelines Copies Thank you for coming, introduce self as PM, excited to launch new Community Grant Workshops Port of Long Beach Facility Improvements Post-Solicitation Workshop May 25, 2017
Workshop Topics Community Grants Program Solicitation Eligibility Eligibility Zones Evaluation Criteria Application Process and Timeline Community Grants Program
Facility Improvements Solicitation Current RFP $400,000 in funds Air Filtration and HVAC (air conditioning system) Projects Appendix A Facility Improvements Guidelines 2-year projects for purchase and installation Community Grants Program
Eligible Facilities Community Grants Program Goal – benefit maximum sensitive persons per Port dollar Children Daycare, school, after school program, youth or recreation centers, centers primarily serving children Elderly Skilled nursing, assisted living, adult day care facility Chronically Ill Hospital, clinic, hospice facility Similar facilities licensed under CA Health and Safety Code Community centers designated as senior center by a public agency Note not to serve individuals/homes Community Grants Program
Eligibility to Apply Project able to be completed by September 30, 2019 Previously funded projects with outstanding funds from Port-funded HVAC/filter projects not eligible to apply Project must be in Priority Zone Community Grants Program
Interactive map available at polb.com/grants Priority Zone Areas most impacted by Port Operations Includes portions of: Long Beach Compton East Compton Paramount Dominguez Hills Wilmington Interactive map available at polb.com/grants Areas most impacted by Port operations – refer to studies It’s bounded roughly by the port boundaries to the south, Rosecrans Avenue to the north, Alameda Street to the west, Long Beach Blvd to the east Community Grants Program
Air Filter Project Types 1. HVAC Systems and Programmable Thermostats 2. Stand-Alone Filtration Systems 3. High Performance Filter Upgrades and Replacements 4. Register-Based Air Filters Discuss goals of the project – reduce air pollution from getting inside, reduce noise by keeping windows closed Community Grants Program
1. HVAC Systems Goals (at least one): Reduce outside air pollution from coming inside Reduce GHG Emissions Reduce Noise Projects: New HVAC only when in conjunction with eligible air filters Energy Star® Equipment Programmable thermostats High efficiency filters – talk to your vendor about specifications Community Grants Program
2. Stand-Alone Systems Goal: Reduce outside air pollution from coming inside – filters capture molecules smaller than visible Projects: High efficiency filters – talk to your vendor about specifications Systems certified by the California Air Resources Board System appropriate for room size Community Grants Program
3. Upgrade/Replace Filters Goal: Reduce outside air pollution from coming inside – filters capture molecules smaller than visible Projects: High efficiency filters – talk to your vendor about specifications Modifications to existing HVAC to accommodate filters Five years of replacement filters Community Grants Program
4. Register-Based Air Filters Goal: Reduce outside air pollution from coming inside – filters capture molecules smaller than visible Projects: High efficiency filters – talk to your vendor about specifications Install directly on existing air register Five years of replacement filters Community Grants Program
Allowable Costs Equipment costs Labor/installation costs Review guidelines as your project may be subject to prevailing wage law Permitting, if required – work with your contractor 5 years replacement filters Project management not to exceed 5% of total costs Projects evaluated on cost effectiveness – be mindful of these costs Community Grants Program
Application Process Directions Go to www.polb.com/grants Click “2017 Grant Opportunities” Look under Air Filtration Projects Click “Application Form” Community Grants Program
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Community Grants Program Sensitive Populations - children, pregnant women, the elderly, chronically ill, and individuals with respiratory/cardiopulmonary disorders Community Grants Program
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Facility Improvements Timeline Date Action May 8 RFP Released May 25 Post-Solicitation Workshops August 1 Applications Due August 1 – Fall Evaluation Period Fall 2017 Notice of proposed awards on polb.com/grants Board of Harbor Commissioners approve awards Contracting begins, projects commence Sept 30, 2019 Projects complete *Dates subject to change Community Grants Program
Community Grants Program CONTACT US Community Grants Program 562.283.7133 grants@polb.com polb.com/grants Community Grants Program