ESBD_511794_1777674504774_RFP2026-003 Application Packet.docx

Request for Proposal #2026-003 Child Care Services Management and Operations

Application Packet

Released by Workforce Solutions North Texas Board

Issued May 1, 2026

Key Dates

Table of Contents

Application Packet Instructions Proposers must complete the entire Application Packet, with an emphasis placed on addressing all requirements asked in each question in a clear and concise manner. All information requested in the RFP will need to be answered within the Application Packet, and not as additional summaries attached to the packet, unless otherwise noted as an attachment requested.

Proposers may use a continuation page if needed when answering questions within the application packet. If a continuation page is used, Proposers must reference the use of a continuation page, noting “see Attachment _” as the last sentence for the question block that they are answering. When continuing the question on the attached pages, reference the question that is being answered, i.e. “Cont. Attachment E, Question 2:”

Proposals must be submitted as a complete proposal packet. Proposals cannot be a scanned copy, but an original document saved as a PDF, with the possible exception of the pages that require signatures. Signatures can be digital or hand signed and the page added to the packet emailed. Full packet with all requested attachments and continuity pages may not exceed 100 pages.

Confidentiality Any confidential or proprietary information and data contained within a proposal must be clearly marked and labeled as such in accordance with the instructions outlined in the RFP 2026-003 Solicitation. Confidential/proprietary information submitted in response to this RFP will be handled in accordance with State law. WSNT is subject to the Texas Open Records Act. Proprietary information will be kept confidential by WSNT to the extent that State law permits. Proposals become the property of WSNT.

Attachment A: Letter of Intent to Bid To: Sharon Hulcy Workforce Solutions North Texas 1501 Midwestern Pkwy, Ste 101 Wichita Falls, TX 76302 E-Mail: wsb@ntxworksolutions.org Fax: (940) 322-2683 Reference: Request for Proposal for the Operation and Management of Child Care Services Release date: May 1, 2026 This is to notify you that it is our intent to submit a proposal in response to the above-referenced RFP. The individual to whom information regarding this RFP should be transmitted is:

Name

Company

Address

City, State & Zip

Phone Number

E-Mail Address

Signature of Authorized Representative Date

Typed Name and Title of the Authorized Representative

Typed Name of the Company

Submission of this Letter of Intent to Bid is preferred and is requested to be submitted on or before May 14, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. CST.

Attachment B: Proposal Cover Sheet Legal Name of Proposing Entity

DBA Name of Proposing Entity

Mailing Address

Authorized Contact / Signatory Authority

Phone Number

E-Mail Address

☐ Private non-profit ☐ Government agency ☐ Partnership ☐ Sole Proprietor/Entity ☐ Other (specify) _____________________________

Amount of Bid

Federal EIN

Texas State Comptroller ID

DUNS number

☐ No

PROPOSAL AUTHORIZATION

I, the undersigned, hereby certify and warrant that I am fully authorized to submit this proposal on behalf of the organization represented and to legally bind the organization to all the terms, performances, and provisions as herein set forth.

Signature of Authorized Representative Date

Typed Name and Title of the Authorized Representative

Typed Name of the Company

Attachment C: Response Checklist/Order of Submission

· Your proposal information should be submitted in the order listed below.

· Confirm that you are providing the requested information (Yes or No).

· To ensure reviewers can easily identify your answer, please list the Proposal page that contains each response.

(Yes/No) Page #

Attachment B: Proposal Cover Sheet

Attachment C: Response Checklist/Order of Submission

Attachment D: Certification of Bidder

Attachment E: Organizational Capacity and Capability

Attachment F: Child Care Services

Attachment G: Demonstrated Experience/Efficiency

Attachment H: Financial Management

Attachment I: Cost Analysis/Cost Reasonableness

Attachment J: Certification Regarding Debarment

Attachment K: Certification Regarding Drug Free Workplace

Attachment L: Certification Regarding Lobbying

Attachment M: Certification Regarding Conflict of Interest

Attachment N: Certification Regarding Assurances

Attachment O: Texas Corporate Franchise Tax Certification

Attachment P: Additional Assurances

Attachment Q: Certification Regarding Grievances and Legal Actions

Part 2: Required Items as Additional Attachments, no page limit

Proof of incorporation or organizational status

Current list of Board of Directors and/or principals/chief officers/owners including name and positions/titles

If applicable: Agreements for Partnerships, Consortium, or Joint Ventures or Managing Director/PEO

Certificates of Insurance or Statement of Insurability

Organization Charts

Job Descriptions/Resumes

Customer Flow Charts

If applicable: List of Texas Workforce Board Contracts/Information

If applicable: List of non-Texas Workforce Board Contracts/Information

Monitoring Reports

Audits/Management Letters

IRS Form 990 (nonprofit proposers only)

If applicable, approved Indirect Cost Plan or Cognizant Agency Letter

Part 3: Other Attachments, no page limit

Other, Description:

Other, Description:

Other, Description:

Attachment D: Certification of Bidder Answer the following questions regarding your administrative management system. If selected for award of a contract, some items listed below may be required to be provided during the pre-award survey prior to the development of a contract.

I hereby certify that the information contained in this proposal, along with any attachments, is true and correct. This proposal accurately represents the services we propose to provide, as well as the administrative, management, and financial systems of our organization. Furthermore, I certify that no employee of the Workforce Solutions North Texas Board has assisted in preparation of this proposal.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirements and provisions of the Request for Proposal (RFP). Our organization commits to complying with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and directives in implementing the program. Additionally, I certify that I have read and understand the Governing Provisions and Limitations (Section 1.15) and the Administrative Requirements and Other Limitations (Section 1.16) outlined in this RFP and agree to comply with their terms.

The proposal is a firm offer for a minimum of ninety (90) days.

organization, or other entity named as Respondent herein, and that I am authorized to sign this proposal and submit it to the Workforce Solutions North Texas Board on behalf of said organization by authority of its governing body.

Notarized Signature of Authorized Representative Date

For Notary Use Only:

State of , County of This instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of __________, 20_____ by (printed name of signer).

Signature of Notary Public Date

Affix notary seal here →

Attachment E: CRITERIA 1 – Organizational Capacity and Capability (60 Points) Capacity refers to the organization’s ability to:

· Ensure sufficient staffing and work processes to successfully deliver services; and

· Accomplish its work through the knowledge, skills, and abilities of its people (i.e. qualifications and experience of staff).

Criteria 1 Responses:

Provide a brief summary to answer the following:

1. Organizational history and structure, unique qualifications, and experience. Provide a brief history of the proposer’s organization/entity. Include year established, location of home/corporate office, locations of any regional offices, number of employees, and lines of business. Attach proof of incorporation or agency status as instructed under Attachment C.

· If submitting a proposal as a partnership, consortium, or joint venture, describe the roles and responsibilities of each party and identify the lead entity. A copy of the partnership, consortium, or joint venture agreement must be included in the proposal as instructed under Attachment C.

· If submitting a proposal using a Managing Director/PEO Model, a copy of the agreement between the Managing Director and the Professional Employer Organization (PEO or staffing agency) and an agreement is already in place, it must be included in the proposal as an attachment as instructed under Attachment C. If an agreement is not in place, describe the plan to obtain a PEO.

Attachment E, Continuation

2. Overall approach and philosophy to managing and operating North Texas Child Care Services and delivering customer service.

Describe the proposed organizational structure responsible for the management of the Child Care Services with an integrated service delivery system that includes all programs listed in the RFP including applicable organizational charts.

Note: Proposing entities that plan to retain the current PEO should describe any plans to change the current staffing structure or positions.

· Include lines of authority and responsibility.

· Provide job descriptions for all key staff directly related to the management, operation, and administration of Child Care Services.

· List the minimum qualifications for each position. If the proposer currently has staff for these positions, attach a resume for each and indicate which position that staff will be assigned.

3. Describe how the proposer will manage and measure contract results (not only TWC performance measures).

· Describe the actions that will be taken to maintain high performance and address program performance deficiencies.

· Discuss how staff are held accountable for performance outcomes.

· Provide an example of how the proposer improved performance and/or customer service under a current or recent contract.

4. Describe how current and incoming managers, supervisors, and frontline staff are prepared, monitored, and motivated to ensure attainment of quality services, program requirements, and performance targets. Include an overview of communication strategies and internal program monitoring strategies.

5. Explain the process that will be used to add additional programs or services throughout the length of the award as may be mandated by the Board, TWC, or other funding sources. Give examples of how this has been handled in the past.

6. Describe the proposed transition plan. Note: The Board expects entities awarded a contract resulting from this RFP to:

· Complete all transition plan activities no later than September 30, 2026.

· WSNT places a high priority on the suitability, qualifications, and performance of Child Care Services (CCS) staff assigned to this contract. During the initial six-month probationary period following contract award, subrecipient is to review staffing assignments as necessary to ensure alignment with program requirements and performance expectations.

· The subrecipient shall ensure that staffing changes are implemented in a manner that maintains continuity of services and does not disrupt service delivery or negatively impact program quality.

· Provide open enrollment into insurance/benefits for staff transitioned from the previous contractor with coverage available on the first day of employment (October 1, 2026).

· Subject to negotiation with the Board, the successful proposer will accept rollover of accrued, unused leave time as allowed under the previous subrecipient’s policies for transitioned staff.

7. Describe any unique or innovative aspects of the proposal.

8. Describe extra benefits or values added that the proposer brings to the Board. What is it that separates the proposer from other proposers?

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SURVEY

Indicate with an “X” the following aspects of the proposer’s administrative management system. If selected for contract award, items listed below may be requested during the pre-award survey. Requested items must be received prior to the development of a contract.

a. Conducting employee recruitment, selection, and promotional opportunities based on ability, knowledge, and skills;

b. Providing equitable and adequate compensation including health benefits and leave;

c. Training employees to ensure high-quality performance;

d. Retaining employees based on the adequacy of their performance, and for making positive efforts for correcting inadequate performance;

e. Assuring fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or creed, with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as a citizen; and

f. Assuring that employees are protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election or nomination for office?

Attachment F: CRITERIA 2 – Child Care Services (100 Points) Child Care Services (CCS) criteria examines the proposed overall approach, design, strategies, and processes for managing staff providing services delineated in this RFP.

Also examined is the proposer’s ability to effectively and efficiently manage and operate CCS, in support of the Board’s mission, vision, goals, expectations, and strategies. Staff benefits and transition plans will also be considered.

Criteria 2 Responses Client Services

1. Describe the proposed service delivery design for meeting the needs of clients regarding the following:

· Strategies to ensure and implement unbiased, policy-compliant processes for eligibility determination, referral, and enrollment;

· Assistance in the identification of child care challenges and solutions for client needs;

· Coordination of client eligibility for additional services with Workforce Center, TWC-Vocational Rehabilitation, and other partners;

· Ensuring comprehensive information and quality referrals are provided to help clients make informed decisions when choosing among child care services and selecting an appropriate provider for child(ren);

· Strategies for ensuring clients are informed of the rules, requirements, and expectations regarding reporting absences in accordance with TWC attendance policies.

· Meeting/exceeding Board and TWC-defined performance measures.

Attachment F, Continuation Provider Services

2. Describe the proposed service delivery design for meeting the needs of providers with regard to the following:

· Describe how providers will be recruited when a client has an urgent need for childcare not met by the current provider base. Give proposed methods and timeframes.

· Describe how your organization will foster collaboration and coordination among various social service agencies to enhance child care support for low-income families.

· Describe what corrective actions would be taken against providers who do not adhere to CCS rules and regulations.

· Describe your organization’s strategies for outreach and recruitment of new child care providers.

Monitoring/Continuous Improvement

· Describe your vision of successful monitoring and continuous improvement including a description of all functions, tools, and assessments to be used to reach intended results, coordination with other departments, and how many staff will be assigned to services in this RFP.

· Describe internal monitoring techniques and practices to ensure compliance with policies, rules, and regulations and to ensure data integrity. Include a discussion on setting standards and how unsatisfactory results will be analyzed and addressed.

· Describe high-level oversight for all provider payments including recoupment of any improper payments and identification of fraud and abuse.

· Describe plans to continuously improve internal staff proficiency and skillfulness for better efficiency.

· Describe the plan to create a work environment that promotes quality customer service, high levels of performance and accountability.

· Describe continuous improvement techniques and practices that will be applied to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction for customers and providers.

3. Describe any strategies that the proposer has previously employed or would employ to serve clients living in rural parts of the service area.

4. Describe how the proposer plans to ensure compliance with program-specific laws, rules, and program requirements for the CCS program.

Attachment G: CRITERIA 3 – Demonstrated Experience and Effectiveness (55 Points) The proposer must demonstrate a history of successfully providing the same or similar services to those specified in the RFP, specifically relating to the types of activities, targeted populations, performance outcomes (measures/targets), expenditure benchmarks, and contractual compliance.

Include quantitative measures of effectiveness in responses whenever possible.

Other areas of review include:

· Collaboration;

· Customer flow;

· Methods to identify customer needs and match them to appropriate services;

· Monitoring systems;

· Use of data including customer satisfaction to improve services; and

· Outreach and recruitment of targeted populations.

Criteria 3 Responses

1. Describe the proposer’s experience:

· In providing child care services. Include the number and names of current Child Care-related awards within and outside the State of Texas and the total number of employees; and/or

· Describe the proposer’s experience in managing similar organizations and providing similar services (for entities that have not provided child care services).

Attachment G, Continuation

2. Describe the proposer’s experience in working with businesses, maintaining quality relationships with child care providers, and in providing child care services. Provide examples.

3. Provide a list of all workforce or similar clients both in Texas and other states (current and for the past three (3) years). For each client, provide the following:

· Board Area Name/Client Name

· Date(s) of contract(s)

· Programs included under the contracts

· Amount of contract funds

· Performance targets and outcomes for all contracted measures

EXAMPLE

Workforce Solutions North Texas, Contracted Office Location: Wichita Falls, TX

Coverage Area: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, Young Counties of Texas

CCS-Provider Svc: (target 85%) actual 82.7% TRS Center 1: (target 85%) actual 96% TRS Center 2: (target 85%) actual 105% TRS Center 3: (target 90%) actual 85%

Programs included under contract

Amount of contract funds

Performance targets and outcomes for all contracted measures, per year

Programs included under contract

Amount of contract funds

Performance targets and outcomes for all contracted measures, per year

Programs included under contract

Amount of contract funds

Performance targets and outcomes for all contracted measures, per year

NOTE: Additional fields may be added to meet the complete response required by this question. In doing so, the format provided in the example should be preserved.

4. Describe the proposer’s plan to receive feedback from staff on needs or enhancements within the system. Include past experience and success rate(s) using similar strategies used by the proposer.

5. How will the proposer ensure the accuracy, integrity, security, and timeliness of customer and program data?

6. Describe how the proposer will ensure that performance measures are met or exceeded.

· Describe methods for tracking and evaluating performance.

· Identify any performance indicators that the proposer will track and analyze to measure impact on performance measures.

· If performance drops or is not satisfactory, describe how it will be addressed and what actions will be taken for immediate improvement.

· A detailed explanation of how your organization will manage the wait list and screening tool, how often the wait list will be pulled, and what staff will be responsible for working the list.

7. Describe the proposer’s complaint management process. Include how the proposer will ensure that both staff and customer complaints are resolved effectively and efficiently. Describe how customer complaints are analyzed for use in overall organizational improvement. Provide a specific example of how the proposer has used a complaint for improvement purposes (i.e. policy or procedural changes, etc.)

8. Describe the proposer’s appeal process for parents and providers.

Respond to the following questions by placing an “X” in the appropriate column. Respond to the corresponding detail question, if applicable.

9. Has the proposer ever been identified as a “High Risk” contractor?

· If yes, describe the circumstances:

10. Is the proposer currently operating under any form of corrective action, technical assistance, or performance improvement plan?

· If yes, for what purpose and what is the proposer’s current status/progress?

11. Is the proposer currently, or within the past two (2) years, been under any form of sanction?

· If yes, describe the basis for the sanction, status, and duration. Also, complete information requested in Attachment Q.

12. Has the proposer “lost” any contracts within the past two (2) years—i.e. terminated early?

· If yes, specify the reason(s) for the early termination

13. Has the proposer been involved in any litigation involving a contract with a Workforce Board?

· If yes, describe the circumstances, including resolution or current status. Also, complete information requested in Attachment Q.

14. Has the proposer had any EEO related complaints during the past two (2) years?

· If yes, provide a summary of all complaints. Include resolution or current status of each. Also, complete information requested in Attachment Q.

15. Has the proposer had any legal judgments, claims, arbitration proceedings, lawsuits, or other legal proceedings pending or outstanding (unresolved) against the organization, its owners, officers, and/or principles?

· If yes, provide a summary of the circumstances. Also, complete information requested in Attachment Q.

Attachment H: CRITERIA 4 – Financial Management (35 Points) The proposer must demonstrate sound financial condition and have effective fiscal and administrative management systems, fiscal organizational structures, financial resources, financial capacity, and knowledge in accordance with GAAP.

CRITERIA 4 Responses

1. Financial Management approach and experience:

· Describe the proposer’s financial management system, fiscal organizational structures, cash management system, financial capacity and knowledge in accordance with GAAP.

· Describe the proposed approach to managing CCS budgets and cost allocation on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

· Describe the proposer’s experience in developing and managing budgets from multiple funding sources to obtain organizational goals.

· Proposer must include a plan for internal controls and financial management in accordance with Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) requirements and TWC Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts (FMGC).

Attachment H, Continuation

2. Describe the proposer’s internal fiscal monitoring systems and techniques used to measure budget versus actual expenditures and to assure that expenditures are accurate and allowable.

3. Describe the proposer’s and/or PEO/staffing agency’s payroll, leave, and travel policies, and how related documentation and files are maintained. Note: All allowable travel expenditures will be reimbursed based on WSNT policy.

4. In lieu of submitting complete personnel policies/procedures, the proposer should include a statement of assurance that the proposer’s personnel policies address at a minimum the following elements:

· Terms and conditions of employment,

· Employee compensation/fringe benefits,

· Holidays, vacation, and sick leave,

· Travel policies and reimbursement of travel expenses,

· Conflict of interest policies,

· Employee grievance procedures, and

· Employee code of conduct.

Note: The selected proposer’s personnel policies/procedures will be verified as part of the pre-award review.

5. Describe how the proposer will pay disallowed costs should such costs occur during Child Care Services operations under their management? What are the sources of the(se) repayment funds?

6. Expenditure Management:

· Describe how the proposer will ensure program expenditures are allowable, appropriately distributed, and aligned to expenditure rates.

· Describe in detail how expenditures, accruals, and encumbrances will be tracked to ensure that expenditure levels will be met.

Respond to the following questions by placing an “X” in the appropriate column. Respond to the corresponding detail question, if applicable.

7. Will the proposer obtain professional liability insurance as required for this RFP?

· If no, describe the circumstances:

8. Has the proposer ever had to pay back funds to a funding source such as a Workforce Board, TWC, the Federal Government, or other contracting entity?

· If yes, explain the dollar amount, the reason for disallowance, and source of repayment funds.

9. Does the proposer have any potential liabilities (e.g. delinquent taxes, lawsuits, claims, injunctions, audit exceptions, etc.) which might affect the proposer’s ability to perform under a contract resulting from this RFP?

· If yes, provide information on resolution or current status. Also, identify all current unrestricted debt not specifically funded by a specific funding source. Include your plans for repayment.

CRITERIA 4 Required Documents

1. In the order listed in Attachment C, Response Checklist, submit: A copy of the proposer’s last two (2) audits and a copy of the proposer’s accompanying Management Letter for each audit. Only one set of each audit and accompanying Management Letter is required.

2. All CCS monitoring reports and /or TWC monitoring reports for previous programs operated in Texas for the past two (2) years. If the proposer has not operated in Texas, attach monitoring reports from other states in which the proposer has operated. Describe how any findings were resolved. Only one set of each monitoring report is required.

3. The proposer’s most recent IRS form 990 (non-profit proposers only).

4. Certificates of Insurance (if available) or a statement of insurability. Certificates are not required at time of proposal submission but must be in place before a final contract is executed on October 1, 2026.

5. An approved indirect cost plan and/or cognizant agency letter approving an indirect cost rate. If proposing a management fee, provide details including rate. Indirect costs or management fees must be competitive.

Attachment I: CRITERIA 5 – Cost Analysis / Cost Reasonableness (50 Points) Fiscal Management Survey Respond to the following questions regarding the proposer’s fiscal management system by placing an “X” in the appropriate column. If selected for award of a contract, some items listed below may be required during the pre-award survey prior to the development of a contract. Answering a more detailed questionnaire may be required upon selection for award of a contract and modifications to systems may be required to meet regulatory requirements.

a) Provide control and accountability for funds received, property, and other assets;

b) Provide identification of receipt and expenditures of funds separately for each funding source;

c) Provide adequate information to prepare monthly financial reports on an accrual basis;

d) Have the capability to determine allowability and allocation of costs in accordance with requirements for state and federal grant programs?

Budget for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 Budgets will be reviewed to determine that proposed costs are reasonable, necessary, allocable, and allowable. Other areas of review will include cost allocation methodology, competitive indirect rate or management fees, overhead costs, and profit.

Cost Reasonableness will be addressed based upon a review of the Budget Sheets and accompanying budget questions answered with this RFP. The amounts budgeted should not exceed what would be incurred by a prudent person conducting the same business under similar circumstances.

Profit (for-profit entities) and staff performance bonuses must be competitive. Complete the Profit/Performance Bonus section of the Budget. All profit/incentives are subject to negotiation.

All costs will be reviewed for their relationship to the services to be performed under a contract whether they are allocable, allowable, and reasonable.

Attachment I, Continuation Personnel Costs: Salary Plan Instructions: Complete the following table using actual or planned staff. Add additional lines and pages as needed.

· Use a separate line for Part-Time (PT) and Full-Time (FT) positions per role.

· If applicable, also separate positions by rate. For example, if you forecast 4 Customer Service Representative positions with 1 FT FTE at $15/hr, 1 FT FTE at $17/hr, and 2 PT (1 FTE) at $15/hr, then you will allocate these roles onto the chart using 3 lines.

For the Period October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Attachment I, Continuation

TOTALS

FTE

Budget Form The totals of information entered on the Salary Plan should be consistent with the proposal application questions and the amount entered below.

Budget Available October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

A. Personnel Costs

B. Non-Personnel Costs

C. Contractual Costs

A. Personnel Costs

1. Fringe Benefits – List all fringe benefits provided to staff. Provide the total cost and percentage of total salary each represents.

2. Temporary Staffing – Explain the purpose of any planned temporary staffing needs and identify type(s) of positions.

3. Other Personnel Costs – Identify and explain any other personnel costs not included in items already listed and described.

B. Non-Personnel Costs

1. Insurance – List each type of insurance and cost separately. Explain how premiums are allocated if costs are shared with non-workforce uses or other workforce contracts.

2. Other Non-Personnel Costs – List and explain all other non-personnel costs not included in the specific cost items.

C. Contractual Costs

1. Audit Services – Provide estimated cost of conducting an annual audit. If known, provide the name and contact information of the auditor.

2. Consulting Services – List each consulting service(s) to be purchased. Provide an explanation and reasoning for each service. Include hourly/daily rates and any related costs.

3. Staffing Entity Costs – List and describe the cost(s) charged by the staffing entity to provide payroll services.

4. Other Contractual Costs – Identify and explain any other contractual costs not already disclosed.

D. Indirect Costs Indirect costs are allowable only if the proposer is an entity with an approved indirect costs plan/rate. If indirect costs are requested, a copy of your approved indirect cost plan and/or cognizant agency letter approving the indirect cost rate is required. A proposer may not charge both an Indirect and a Management Fee.

E. Management Fees Allowable line-item only if the proposer cannot itemize costs and is proposing a management fee. A proposer may not charge both an Indirect and a Management Fee.

Indirect costs, and Management Fee should be individually listed and explained below.

F. Profit and Incentive Payments Profit is an allowable line-item only if the proposer is for-profit entity. All profit is negotiable.

Incentive funds earned by profit or not-for-profit organizations must be reinvested into allowable cost/services in support of the earning project/program.

Does the proposer plan to reinvest any earned profit back into allowable costs/services in support of the local project?

Provide a description of how the funds will be reinvested back into allowable costs/services in support of the project.

For-Profit and Non-Profit Proposers

Provide a description of how any incentive bonus funds earned will be reinvested back into allowable costs/services in support of the earning project/program from TWC.

Proposed Schedule

Attachment J: Certificate Regarding Debarment

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions This certification is required by the Federal Regulations, implementing Executive Order 12549, Government-wide Debarment and Suspension, for the Department of Agriculture (2 C.F.R. Part 417), Department of Labor (2 C.F.R. Part 2998), Department of Education (2 C.F.R. Part 3485), and Department of Health and Human Services (2 C.F.R. Part 376).

The proposer certifies that neither it nor its principals:

(1) are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, excluded, or disqualified from participation in this transaction by any federal department or Agency;

(2) have, within a three-year period preceding Agreement, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for (a) commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public or private agreement or transaction, (b) violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes, including those proscribing price fixing between competitors, allocation of customers between competitors, and bid rigging, (c) commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, violating Federal criminal tax laws, receiving stolen property, making false claims, or obstruction of justice, or (d) commission of any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty that seriously and directly affects the present responsibility;

(3) are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in Section 2.2 of this certification; or

(4) have had, within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

Signature of Authorized Representative Date

Typed Name and Title of the Authorized Representative

Company/Organization Name

Attachment K: Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace

Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace This certification is required by the Federal Regulations, implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-690, §§ 5150-5160 (41 U.S.C. § 8101 et seq.; as amended); for the Department of Agriculture (2 C.F.R. Part 421), Department of Labor (29 C.F.R. Part 94), Department of Education (34 C.F.R. Part 86), and Department of Health and Human Services (2 C.F.R. Part 382).

The Proposer certifies that it shall make a good faith effort, on a continuing basis, to maintain a drug-free workplace by:

A. publishing a policy statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance, illicit drug, or alcohol is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the consequences of any such action by an employee;

B. establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees of the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the Board’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, the availability of counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed on employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;

C. providing each employee with a copy of the policy statement;

D. notifying the employees in the policy statement that as a condition of employment under this Agreement, employees shall abide by the terms of the policy statement and notifying the employer in writing within five (5) calendar days after any conviction for a violation by the employee of a criminal drug or alcohol statute in the workplace;

E. notifying the Board in writing (which notice shall include the employee’s position title and the identification number(s) of each affected award) within five (5) calendar days of receipt of a notice of a conviction of an employee; and F. within thirty (30) calendar days of learning of an employee’s conviction, take appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794, as amended), or require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for these purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.

Attachment K, Continuation Contractor Statement of Compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 Contractor will provide a Drug Free Workplace in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on the contractor's premises or any of its facilities. Any employee who violates this prohibition will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. All employees, as a condition of employment, will comply with the policy.

By my signature below, I understand that I will comply with both the Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace and the Contractor Statement of Compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace of 1988.

Signature of Authorized Representative Date

Typed Name and Title of the Authorized Representative

Company/Organization Name

Attachment L: Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification Regarding Lobbying, Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreement This certification is required by the Federal Regulations, implementing § 1352 of the Program Fraud and Civil Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C. § 1352, for the Department of Agriculture (2 C.F.R. Part 418), Department of Labor (29 C.F.R. Part 93), Department of Education (34 C.F.R. Part 82), and Department of Health and Human Services (45 C.F.R. Part 93).

1) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, or an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant local, or cooperative agreement.

2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the Federal contract, grant loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying" in accordance with its instructions.

3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

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Company/Organization Name Attachment M: Certification Regarding Conflict of Interest Certification Regarding Conflict of Interest By signature of this proposal, Proposer covenants and affirms that:

1. no manager, employee or paid consultant of the Proposer is a member of the Board, the Executive Director, or an employee of Workforce Solutions North Texas Board;

2. no manager or paid consultant of the Proposer is married to a member of the Board, the Executive Director, or an employee of Workforce Solutions North Texas Board;

3. no member of the Board, the Executive Director or employee of Workforce Solutions North Texas Board owns or controls more than a 10 percent interest in the Proposer;

4. no spouse or member of the Board, Executive Director or employee of Workforce Solutions North Texas Board is a manager or paid consultant of the Proposer;

5. no member of the Board, the Executive Director or employee of Workforce Solutions North Texas Board receives compensation from Proposer for lobbying activities as defined in Chapter 305 of the Texas Government Code;

6. proposer has disclosed within the Proposal any interest, fact or circumstance which does or may present a potential conflict of interest;

7. should Proposer fail to abide by the foregoing covenants and affirmations regarding conflict of interest, Proposer shall not be entitled to the recovery of any costs or expenses incurred in relation to any contract with Workforce Solutions North Texas Board and shall immediately refund to Workforce Solutions North Texas Board any fees or expenses that may have been paid under the contract and shall further be liable for any other costs incurred or damages sustained by Workforce Solutions North Texas Board relating to that contract.

Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest:

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Attachment N: Certification Regarding Assurances Certification Regarding Assurances By signature of this proposal, Proposer covenants and affirms and will ensure that in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Laws/Rules/Regulations/Policies, Proposer agrees to abide by the following:

· Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin.

· Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

· Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs.

· The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age.

· Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

· Non-traditional Employment for Women Act of 1991, as amended.

· Section 188 of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 which prohibits discrimination against all individuals in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, and against beneficiaries on the basis of either citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States or participation in any WIOA Title I-financially assisted program or activity.

· All applicable rules and regulations issued under the above laws.

· Proposer will ensure that services will be provided in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals with disabilities.

· Proposer will ensure through monitoring and oversight that it complies with all applicable Equal Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements with a goal of equal access and fair treatment for all customers and employees.

· Proposer will take all necessary steps to maintain the integrity of expenditure of public funds arising from awarded grants.

· Proposer will make good faith effort to ensure that the employees and personnel of the local workforce development system reflect the demographic composition of the North Texas area.

· Proposer will not deny services under any grant to any person and are prohibited from discriminating against any employee, applicant for employment, or beneficiary because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, temporary medical condition, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or his/her participation in any workforce administered program or activity.

· Proposer will take appropriate steps to ensure that the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free from discrimination.

· Proposer will not knowingly employ an undocumented worker and will implement policies and procedures as defined in Texas Government Code § 2264.001(4) by following Agency guidance in this area and repay public…