1. Request for Proposals: Workforce Solutions System 2013-2017

2. PROPOSAL DUE DATE Proposals are due no later than 12:00 noon Tuesday, May 21, 2013

3. Other Dates of Interest Tentative date for procurement committee meeting is end of July 2013 Bidders are invited to attend The Workforce Board considers recommendations from the committee and approves funding at the August 6, 2013 board meeting

4. Other Dates of Interest H-GAC board of elected officials approves The Workforce Board recommendations at the August 20, meeting Contract negotiations begin immediately with H-GAC staff and board approved organizations Contracts are effective October1, 2013

5. How to Deliver Proposals By Mail to: Carol Kimmick, Workforce-Human Services Dept. H-GAC P.O. Box 22777 Houston, TX 77277-2777 Postmarked by Friday May 17, 2013

6. How to Deliver Proposals In Person to: Carol Kimmick, Workforce-Human Services H-GAC 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120 Houston, TX 77027 Open 8:00AM and 5:00PM Monday through Friday

7. How to Deliver Proposals Electronically to both: carol.kimmick@h-gac.com and lucretia.hammond@h-gac.com

8. Paper Proposals 10 copies of paper proposals Stapled in upper left corner 12-point font 1.5 line spacing Follow assembly instructions outlined in the request to which bidder is responding

9. Electronic Proposals Submit in Microsoft word and Excel Format and assemble as directed in the RFP All electronic copies must be accompanied by mailed or hand-delivered signed copies of the required certifications Mailed certifications must be postmarked by Friday, May 17, 2013. One signed original of each certification and cover sheet must be submitted

10. Certifications Cover sheet Assurances and Certifications Debarment Drug-free workplace Certification regarding lobbying Conflict of interest State assessments State franchise taxes

11. The Request http://www.wrksolutions.com Click on Quick Links

12. Request Divisions Employer Services Career Offices Financial Aid Payments Financial Aid Call Center Early Education and Care Helping Young People Excel

13. Other Parts of the Request Introduction General Requirements Bid Specifications Resources Boilerplate

14. Conditions of Submission Proposers may submit bids for any combination of divisions except: Proposers may not propose for both the financial aid payment office and the financial aid call center.

15. Questions Board staff will attempt to answer questions posed at this conference today All questions and answers will be posted on the web site at www.wrksolutions.com Questions will not be accepted after the bidders conference today

16. Access to Information If you are unable to access any information from the web site at any time, please contact us immediately

17. Report Problems of Access You may call Carol Kimmick or other staff members at 713.627.3200 Or send email to: Carol Kimmick – carol.kimmick@h-gac.com Lucretia Hammond – lucretia.hammond@h-gac.com