Request for Proposals2011-2012

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• Any MN business or organization may apply

(more details on next slide)• Must include partnership between employer

and training provider• Local Workforce Investment Board

engagement strongly encouraged• Business-led proposals strongly desired• Must be supported by validated labor market

demand• Must include plan for placement in jobs

Eligible Applicants

• Must demonstrate effectiveness and be willing to subscribe to the appropriate audit and contract requirements

• Fiscal Capacity Checklist (posted on web page)

Timeline

• November 2, 2011

• November 30, 2011

• December 9, 2011

• December 16, 2011

• January 6, 2012

• November 30, 2012

• RFP Issued

• Letters of Intent Due

• Deadline for questions

• Full proposals due

• Awards announced

• Final completion

All Documents and Resources Posted Here:

http://www.gwdc.org/initiatives/msesp/2011_2012MSESP_RFP.htm

Questions on RFP

• All questions MUST be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9th

• Email to: info.MSESP@state.mn.us • Questions/responses will be posted and

updated regularly on the website• No phone calls accepted• No questions accepted after December 9

(except for December 12 webinar)

Letter of Intent

• 1-page maximum• Should be written by employer partner• Include:

oBrief summary of proposalo List of partners

• Define their involvement in training development

• Commit that training would serve their workforce needs

Proposal Format• Two-page Cover Sheet• One-page Executive Summary (included in

Narrative)• Five-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 5:00 PM Friday, December 16• Emailed in four separate files:

o Cover page, Executive Summary, Narrative, List of Partners, 3A Activities-Timetable (either PDF or MS-Word)

o Commitment Letters (PDF)o 3B – Goals/Measurable Outcomes (Excel)o Budget Pages(4 Tabs) – either PDF or Excel

• To: info.MSESP@state.mn.us

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 $25,000 - $250,000• Approximately $1.6 million available• Approximately half to be awarded to

Career Pathway Model proposals• 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 8-9 of MSESP Grant Application Part Io Allowable Use of Funds

Category 1 Category 2

o Admin Costs limited to 10% maximumo Caveat on equipment purchase

Proposal Format• Limit of 5 pages to Narrative, plus:

o 2-page Cover Sheeto List of Partnerso Table 3A – Activities-Timetableo Table 3B – Goals-Measurable Outcomeso Budget – 4 Tabs on Spreadsheeto Letters of Commitment

• Pages numbered, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins• Executive Summary may be single-spaced• Proposals not adhering to required format and page count

will not be considered

Other Details• Reporting Requirements

o Responsible for substantial ARRA reporting requirements

oMust report/track participants in ARRA Recovery Act Data (RAD) system

• Leveraged Resourceso No prescribed level, but is required

• Information Sharingo Funded projects will make products publico 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 Analystso Listed by Region on Page 10 and map on website

• FAQ on website• Webinar December 12

o Final Reviewo Last Chance for Questions

Questions?

All questions after today’s webinar should be submitted to:

info.MSESP@state.mn.us

Check website regularly for updated FAQ

Thank you for your time!