Request for Proposals 2012

Webinar Presenters Carol Dombek, MSESP Program Manager Teresa Kittridge, MSESP Project Manager, Executive Director – MNREM

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

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:

Application Details Applicant must be a local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Partners must include employer and training provider (may be the same) Employer partners must indicate plans to hire participants completing training Must be supported by validated labor market demand Must include plan for placement in jobs

Timeline February 23, 2012 April 4, 2012 April 6, 2012 November 30, 2012 RFP Issued Deadline for questions Full proposals due Final completion

All Documents and Resources Posted Here:

Questions on RFP All questions MUST be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, to: Questions/responses will be posted and updated regularly on the website No phone calls accepted No questions accepted after April 4

Proposal Format One-page Cover Sheet Four-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

Budget Detail

More Proposal Detail Due by 12:00 noon Friday, April 6, ed in four separate files: o Cover page, Narrative, 3A Activities-Timetable (either PDF or MS-Word) o Commitment Letters (PDF) o 3B – Goals/Measurable Outcomes (Excel) o Budget Pages(4 Tabs) – (Excel) To:

Important Note Submit ONLY the required proposal components REMOVE/DELETE all instructional details Only include items from Proposal Submission Checklist

Availability of Funds Requests from $100,000 - $250,000 Approximately $1.3 million available Current grantees may also apply for expansion/enhancement funds Projects must be ready to be implemented, with minimal time for planning and start-up

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

Allowable Use of Funds All activities must lead to placement in employment Page 6 of MSESP Grant Application o Allowable Use of Funds o Admin Costs limited to 10% maximum o No equipment purchase allowed ($5,000 or more)

Proposal Format Limit of 4 pages to Narrative, plus: o 1-page Cover Sheet o Table 3A – Activities-Timetable o Table 3B – Goals-Measurable Outcomes o Budget – 4 Tabs on Spreadsheet o Letters of Commitment Pages numbered, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins Proposals not adhering to required format and page count will not be considered

Other Details Reporting Requirements o Responsible for substantial ARRA reporting requirements o Must report/track participants in ARRA Recovery Act Data (RAD) system Leveraged Resources o No prescribed level, but is required Information Sharing o Funded projects will make products public o Product information provided to MSESP and DOL for distribution and replication

Review Outside Review Team Recommendations to MSESP Executive Team

Proposal Development Support DEED Regional Labor Market Analysts FAQ on website

Questions? All questions after today’s webinar should be submitted to: Check website regularly for updated FAQ Thank you for your time!