1. Run of Show
Today’s Objectives
4:53
Participant Polls
8:36
Where can I find expert evaluators?
11:19
What can my internal RESEA team do?
17:31
Benefits to working with an experienced evaluator
19:35
Tips for Overseeing Evaluation Efforts
21:24
Considerations in Selecting an Evaluator
22:38
Qualifications to look for
22:59
Additional qualifications for Impact Studies
26:16
Considerations of Evaluation Budget
28:07
RESEA Funds for Evaluation
30:40
Evaluator Procurement (Competitive and Non-Competitive)
32:21
Requests for Proposals (RFP)
34:34
Scope of Work (SOW)
35:26
Evaluations Take Time
38:45
Sample Impact Study Level of Effort
40:07
How can my evaluator demonstrate their qualifications?
41:55
Advertising your RFP
44:58
Assessing Bidder Applications
46:38
Selecting Your Evaluator
48:43
University Partnerships
49:31
Case Study: NJ and Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers University
51:42
Closing Remarks, Q&A
57:37
Executive Summary Event Title: Procuring and Selecting an Independent Evaluator Date: 7/16/2019 Moderator(s): Gloria Salas-Kos Speaker(s): Siobhan Mills de la Rosa, Hannah Engle, Lesley Hirsh
As a part of Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Evaluation Technical Assistance (EvalTA) effort, this webinar described how states can select and procure an experienced evaluator for their RESEA evaluations. Presenters described the benefits of working with an experienced evaluator, considerations for evaluation budget and funds, and completive and non-competitive procurement processes. Lesley Hirsch, Assistant Commissioner for Research and Information at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, provided insights on its evaluation partnership with the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University.
Webinar Goals and Objectives:
Described types of potential evaluators;
Provided information on appropriate evaluator qualifications and experience;
Reviewed the Request for Proposals (RFP) process; and
Outlined strategies for bid assessment and evaluator selection.
Recording Link: Procuring and Selecting and Independent Evaluator