Application_for_Special_Projects_-_Form_1_-_Budget_(PY25-26).xlsx

This is a budget application form for Special Projects Related to Workforce Development Services issued by the County of Orange, California, through OC Community Resources (OCCR). The form is designated for program fiscal year 2025-2026, covering the budget period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The application requires service providers to submit one detailed budget per program or specialized population, with separate line items for personnel salaries, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual costs, and other direct program expenses. The RFP solicits proposals for four distinct service areas: Business Development, Workforce Development (Youth and Adult Programs/Services), Innovations, and Consultancy, with applicants permitted to propose for one or multiple components. Proposals must be submitted by February 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024. The initial contract term is 12 months with potential for up to three one-year renewals contingent on performance and funding availability.

The budget form establishes that administrative and indirect charges shall not exceed 10% of the total contract budget. The application requires detailed personnel and benefit information, including full-time equivalent (FTE) allocations for both direct program staff and administrative staff, with specific salary and benefits breakdowns. For projects requiring co-location at County-designated workforce development centers in Brea and Laguna Niguel, the County will determine rent and infrastructure costs during the negotiation phase based on proposed space needs and infrastructure requirements. The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursement agreement, requiring vendors to demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to manage project expenses. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, educational institutions, and community-based organizations with a minimum of three years of experience. Specific award values are not explicitly stated in the budget form, with funding to be allocated based on project needs and subject to approval by the Orange County Workforce Development Board and Board of Supervisors.