2. Bidders Conference Program Year 2017 Request for Proposals
One-Stop Operator for the Southern Nevada Workforce Development Area
December 20, 2016

3. Introduction Welcome Introductions
Please ensure that you have signed the sign-in sheet
All materials on WC website:
“Requests For Proposals (RFPs)”
Introductions

4. Workforce Connections Overview
U.S. D.O.L. Local Workforce Development Board
Administer education, employment & training services to WIOA eligible adult & youth job seekers within Southern Nevada
Workforce Development Area – Counties of Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye, including the Cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson & Boulder City

5. Workforce Connections
Vision
Full Employment for All Southern Nevadans
Mission
Connecting Employers to a Ready Workforce

6. Where Have We Been?

13. Where are we going?

14. Priorities Co-location of required partners in the centers
Meaningful access to all required programs in the comprehensive center
Meaningful access to core programs in all centers
Quality of services through continual improvement
Consistency/standardization of service delivery
Local system branding

16. Partnership with Local Library Districts
No cost facilities
Increased number of access points in the communities we serve
Complimentary services

17. Library Locations Rural Locations
Urban Locations Phase 1
Rural Locations
Las Vegas Library
West Charleston Library
Mesquite Library
Laughlin Library
Spring Valley Library
Clark County Library
Sahara West Library
North Las Vegas Library
Alexander Library
Aliante Library
Boulder City Library
Paseo Verde Library
James I. Gibson Library
Green Valley Library
Heritage Park Senior Facility Library
Later Phases
Centennial Hills Library
Enterprise Library
Meadows Library
Rainbow Library
Summerlin Library
Sunrise Library
West Las Vegas Library
Whitney Library
Windmill Library

18. Calendar of Events (All dates are subject to change)
Request for Proposal (RFP) Release
December 14, 2016
Mandatory Bidders Conference
December 20, 2:00 PM 
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Due
December 28, 2016 by 5:00 PM
Notification(s) of SOQ Approval
No later than January 3, 2017
Last day to submit RFP Questions
January 27, 2017 by 5:00 PM
Proposals Due
February 3, 2017 by 2:00 PM
Public Proposal Opening
February 3, 2:30 PM
Evaluation of Proposals and Panel Interviews 
February 6-17, 2017
Recommendation(s) Presented for Approval
March 28, 2017 – Board
April 11, 2017 – Local Elected Officials
Negotiations
April 12-30, 2017
Target Contract Commencement
May 1, 2017

19. Request for Proposal
WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Funding Available:
An amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the initial fourteen months
Not to exceed $5,000,000 for the four year contract term
System Description:
One Comprehensive One-Stop Career Center
Additional centers to be added over the contract term
Functionally integrated system
Targeted Service Delivery Area:
Southern Nevada Workforce Development Area
Restrictions:
The sub-recipient cannot simultaneously provide career services and have the Operator role within the Local Workforce Development Area

20. RFP General Information
RFP Questions
Submitted via
Answers will be posted on WC website
Addenda
Revisions – will be posted on WC website
Respondents’ responsibility to stay informed
Ex-Parte Communication
LEOs, Board, Committees (One-Stop Operator Selection, Programs & Budget), Staff, Consultants, Evaluators

21. RFP General Information (cont.)
Statement of Qualifications
Respondent’s qualifications to bid for WIOA funds
One (1) electronic SOQ file in PDF via
December 28, 2016 by 5:00 PM
Submittal of Proposals
Sealed envelope
Marked “Request for Proposal”
RFP Title, Name & Address of Respondent
One (1) electronic PDF copy submitted via flash-drive – must not be password protected
Proposals submitted via facsimile or will not be accepted
Due February 3, 2017 by 2:00 PM

22. Technical Review Attended mandatory bidders conference
(Attachment A)
Technical Review
Requirements
Attended mandatory bidders conference
Statement of Qualifications Received by Deadline
Response to RFP submitted by deadline
Correct proposal format in the following areas:
FORM 1: RFP Title Page
FORM 2: Table of Contents
Executive Summary: One (1) page
Scoring Elements: Cannot exceed twenty-five (25) pages
FORM 3: Budget Template
FORM 4: Proposal Affirmation, Certification, and Conflict of Interest
Proposal Format Requirements
Font: 12 Point Times New Roman
Pages: Single-Sided
Margins: One (1) inch (applies to all margins)
Spacing: Double-spaced (including bullets)
Footer: Name of org. submitting proposal & page number on each page
Submission Format: One (1) electronic PDF copy on flash-drive in sealed envelope (USB drive must not be password protected)

23. Technical Review (cont.)
Examples of failed technical review include:
Single-spacing scoring elements (narrative), all or in part;
*Make sure to double-space bullets
Not having 1 inch margins
Submitting more than 25 pages of scoring elements
Not submitting Forms 1, 2, 3, and 4
Not submitting a complete budget (Form 3)
Budget summary sheet and 7 additional pages

24. Roles and Responsibilities
Workforce Connections
Provide oversight
Provide strategic guidance
Convening and coordinating the “Big Picture”
One-Stop Operator
Central point of contact for the local delivery system
Standardization and coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of:
Businesses
Jobseekers
One-Stop Career Center flow
Functional leader / manager of all center partner staff

25. Staffing Structure Top-Level Leadership Mid-Level Leadership
Line-Level Staff
Staffing Considerations
Educational background
Experiential background
Supervision Load – Staff/Leadership ratio
Credentials
Pay Scale

26. Desired Outcomes Meaningful Access to:
All required programs in the comprehensive One-Stop Career Center
The core partners in additional centers
Standardize Service Delivery and Maintain Quality Standards
Develop and Implement a Standard Operating Procedure Manual
Ensure Effectiveness of One-Stop Centers as Measured by the Department of Labor Performance Measures

27. WIOA Performance Measures
(Attachment B)
Performance Measure
Definition
Adults & Dislocated Worker Programs
Employment in the 2nd Quarter After Exit
Measured in Quarter 2 after exit.
Employment in the 4th Quarter After Exit
Measured in Quarter 4 after exit.
 Median Earnings in the 2nd Quarter After Exit
Measured as median earnings in Quarter 2 after exit only. Median is defined as the numerical value that separates the higher half from the lower half of earnings.
Credential Attainment
Percentage of participants who obtain a recognized post- secondary credential or diploma during participation or within 1 year after program exit.
In Program Skills Gain
Percentage of participants in education leading to credential or employment during program year, achieving measurable gains. Measured in real time.
Youth Programs
Employment, Training or Education in the 2nd Quarter After Exit
Percentage of participants in education, training, or unsubsidized employment; measured in Quarter 2 after exit.
Employment, Training or Education in the 4th Quarter After Exit
Percentage of participants in education, training, or unsubsidized employment; measured in Quarter 4 after exit.
Credential Attainment Rate
 In Program Skills Gain
Percentage of participants in education leading to credential or employment during program year, achieving measurable gains. Measured in real time.
Employer Measure
Indicators of Effectiveness in Serving Employers
One or more employer measures to be implemented before commencement of Year 2.

28. Fiscal & Budget Elements
Budget & Budget Narrative
Form 3 – Budget Template
Budget Period
May 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 (will be incremental funding)
Budget Requirements
Administrative Expense cannot exceed 10%
“Brick & mortar” costs cannot be included in the budget
Rent and Utilities
One-Stop facilities and appropriate office space will be provided at no cost to the operator

29. Proposal Scoring Category % of Total Points Section 5.1: Leadership
50%
Section 5.2: Continuous Improvement
15%
Section 5.3: Partnerships and Communications
Section 5.4: Innovation
10%
Section 5.5: Fiscal
Total
100%

30. Award Process Receipt of SOQ & Approval of WC Staff WC Board Approval
Ratification by the Local Elected Officials
Receipt of WIOA Funds
Continued Availability of WIOA Funds

31. Q & A