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This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Workforce Resource, Inc. dba Workforce Solutions North Texas Board (the Board) to solicit proposals from qualified entities to perform program monitoring services of its contractors. The monitoring services must satisfy the Board's obligations under its contract with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and be consistent with requirements set forth in the TWC Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts and Texas Administrative Code Chapter 802. The Board is seeking to monitor the following programs: Child Care, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Choices, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP), and Trade Adjustment Act (TAA). The Respondent must be willing to monitor other applicable programs, with any additional costs to be negotiated. The Board serves an 11-county region in North Texas and the RFP deadline is September 8, 2023 by 4:00 pm CDT.
The RFP specifies that the Board may execute a fixed-fee or cost reimbursable contract, contingent upon receiving sufficient funding from TWC. The Board reserves the right to vary or change the terms of any contract, including funding levels, scope of work, performance standards, and contract period. Respondents must have at least two years' experience in monitoring workforce development programs and be knowledgeable in the specified program areas. The Board will evaluate proposals based on factors such as the Respondent's monitoring processes, timelines, and budget.
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1501 Midwestern Pkwy, Ste 101 Wichita Falls, Texas 76302 Phone: 940.767.1432 Fax: 940.322.2683 https://ntxworksolutions.org
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
For
Program Monitoring Services
Workforce Resource, Inc. dba Workforce Solutions North Texas 1501 Midwestern Pkwy, Ste 101 Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
(940) 767-1432 Email: wsb@ntxworksolutions.org
RFP# 2023-010
Procurement schedule
| Issuance of RFP |
| August 10, 2023 |
| Deadline for Written Questions |
| August 25, 2023 by 5 pm CDT |
| Board Posts Response to Written Questions on Website |
| August 28, 2023 |
| Response Deadline |
| September 8, 2023 by 4 pm CDT |
| Tentative Award Announcement |
| On or about September 22, 2023 |
| Contract Start Date |
| As soon as reasonably possible |
Workforce Solutions North Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For the hearing, impaired 1-800-735-2988 English (Voice) /1-800-662-4954 Spanish (Voice) / 1-800-735-2989 or 7-1-1 (TDD)
Contents
| 1. | General Information | 4 |
| 1.1 | Scope | 4 |
| 1.2 | Background on the Board | 5 |
| 1.3 | Point of Contact | 5 |
| 1.4 | Procurement Schedule | 5 |
| 1.5 | Amendments and Announcements Regarding this RFP | 6 |
| 1.6 | Eligible Respondents | 6 |
| 1.7 | Subcontracts | 6 |
| 1.8 | Historically Underutilized Businesses | 6 |
| 1.9 | Administration of this Request for Proposals | 6 |
| 1.9.3 Term | 7 | |
| 1.10 | Governing Provisions and Limitations | 7 |
| 2. | Services Solicited | 8 |
| 2.1 | Applicable Rules and Regulations | 8 |
| 2.2 | Program Monitoring Services Solicited | 9 |
| 3. | Response Requirements | 10 |
| 3.1 | Questions | 10 |
| 3.2 | Format for Written Questions | 11 |
| 3.3 | Right to Reject Responses or Portions of Responses | 11 |
| 3.4 | Amendments to Proposals | 11 |
| 3.5 | Withdrawal of Responses | 11 |
| 3.6 | Debriefing and Appeals | 11 |
| 3.6.1 | Debriefing | 11 |
| 3.6.2 | Request for Debriefing | 11 |
| 3.6.3 | Written Request for Appeal | 11 |
| 3.6.4 | Formal Hearing and Final Decision | 12 |
| 4. | Proposal Response Requirements | 12 |
| 4.1 Number of Copies/ Instructions | 12 | |
| 4.2 Order of Proposal Content | 12 | |
| 4.3 Proposal Validity Period | 13 | |
| 5. | Evaluation | 14 |
| Proposal Evaluation Criteria | 14 | |
| Attachments | 15 | |
| COVER SHEET | 16 | |
| Response Checklist | 17 | |
| Response Template | 18 | |
| 6.1 Information Regarding Firm/ Monitors | 18 | |
| 6.2 Information Regarding Program Monitoring Process (25 points) | 19 | |
| 6.3 Dates and timelines | 20 | |
| 6.4 Budget/ Reasonableness of Cost (25 points) | 20 | |
| Certification Of Respondent | 21 | |
| Required Certification Regarding Debarment | 22 |
| 1. | General Information |
| 1.1 | Scope |
Workforce Resource, Inc. dba Workforce Solutions North Texas (the Board) is seeking proposals from qualified entities to perform program monitoring services of its contractors that satisfies Board’s obligations under its contract with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Monitoring shall be consistent with the requirements set forth in the TWC Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts and Texas Administrative Code Chapter 802. The Board is designated as one of the small board areas of the 28 boards across Texas.
The Board currently contracts with the following agencies:
| Contractor |
| Contract |
| Rolling Plains Management Corp |
| Child Care Services |
| Equus Workforce Solutions |
| Workforce Services (breakdown below) |
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult
WIOA Dislocated Worker
WIOA Youth
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) /Choices
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP)
Trade Adjustment Act (TAA)
The Board is seeking Respondent that can complete program monitoring before our next TWC review, estimated for late April to May 2024. Ideally a small sample size is needed with our caseloads, unless any issue is identified to expand the sample.
The Respondent will monitor the following programs: Child Care, WIOA programs, TANF/Choices, SNAP and TAA. Respondent must be willing to monitor other applicable programs. If programs are added additional costs will be negotiated. The Board's case file system is completely paperless. Nearly all, if not all, monitoring could be accomplished remotely.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) provides a uniform method for the procurement of the management of these monitoring services. It contains the necessary background, requirements, instructions, and information for responding to this RFP.
Prior to execution of contract, successful Bidder must complete and sign the following:
· Certification Regarding Drug Free Workplace
· Certification Regarding Lobbying
· Certification Regarding Conflict of Interest
1.2 Background on the Board
Workforce Resource dba Workforce Solutions North Texas Board (hereinafter, “the Board”), is a 501(c) (3) Non-profit Corporation that administers workforce development services funded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for the 11-county North Texas workforce development area, which consists of Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young counties.
The Board is one of 28 local workforce development boards established by the Texas Legislature in 1995. Workforce Solutions North Texas is governed by a 29-member Board of Directors and the Chief Elected Officials of the 11-county region. Board members represent business, education, labor, community-based organizations, economic development, vocational rehabilitation, public assistance, and the public employment service. The Board is responsible for planning and oversight of workforce development activities in the local workforce development area. It also serves as the designated administrative entity and grant recipient for federal and state workforce development funds allocated to the local area. The Board is the administrative entity for four Workforce Solutions Centers, plus a mobile unit, which provides services to residents of North Texas.
1.3 Point of Contact
Procurement Contact: Sharon Hulcy Workforce Solutions North Texas 1501 Midwestern Pkwy, Ste 101 Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
(940) 767-1432 Email Address: wsb@ntxworksolutions.org
1.4 Procurement Schedule
All dates are subject to change at the Board’s discretion.
Procurement Schedule
| Issuance of RFP |
| August 10, 2023 |
| Deadline for Written Questions |
| August 25, 2023 by 5 pm CDT |
| Board Posts Response to Written Questions on Website |
| August 28, 2023 |
| Response Deadline |
| September 8, 2023 by 4 pm CDT |
| Tentative Award Announcement |
| On or about September 22, 2023 |
| Contract Start Date |
| As soon as reasonably possible |
1.5 Amendments and Announcements Regarding this RFP
Board will post all official communication regarding this RFP, including notice of tentative award, on the Board’s website at https://ntxworksolutions.org/business-opportunities/ and the Texas Register. The Board reserves the right to revise the RFP at any time. Responses must comply with any changes, amendments, or clarifications posted to the Board’s website prior to the date the Response is due. It is the responsibility of interested parties to periodically check the Board website for updates to the procurement prior to submitting a Response.
1.6 Eligible Respondents
In accordance with the DOL regulations at 29 CFR Part 98, the Board is prohibited from awarding funds to any party debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs. Respondents are responsible for familiarity with all applicable regulations and applying them in developing the RFP response. The Respondent selected will be required to assume full responsibility for all activities and services included in the contract. No assignment of contract or interest, in any part, to any third party shall be allowed. Respondents must have the following qualifications:
· Have at least two years’ experience in monitoring workforce development programs.
· Knowledgeable and experienced in WIOA, TANF, SNAP, TAA and Child Care program monitoring services.
· Knowledgeable of State and Federal regulations with a preference for exposure to Workforce Service delivery.
1.7 Subcontracts
Any subcontractors must be specified in the proposal narrative and procurement standards must be followed. All standards that apply to contractors must be followed by any subcontractors. Subcontracting does not relieve the contractor of any responsibilities of the contract.
1.8 Historically Underutilized Businesses
State and federal program subrecipients are required to make a good faith effort to contract with, or make purchases from, historically underutilized (disadvantaged) businesses certified by the State of Texas, as that term is defined by state law in the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2161.
| 1.9 | Administration of this Request for Proposals | |
| 1.9.1 | Governance |
Programs and activities to be monitored via this RFP are governed by the Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Administration of Children and Families, Department of Agriculture, Texas Workforce Commission, Board’s Integrated Plan, and Board’s Policies and Procedures.
1.9.2 Type of Contract
The Board may execute a fixed‐fee or cost reimbursable contract. All contracts shall be contingent upon the receipt of sufficient funding from TWC. Final contracts will also be subject to any changes in the legislation, regulations or policies promulgated by the federal and state funding sources. Board retains the right to vary or change the terms of any contract solicited via this RFP, including funding levels, the scope of work, performance standards, and shortening or extending the contract period, as it deems necessary in the interest of the Board.
1.9.3 Term
Contract Period - The Board reserves the option to renew the contract on an annual basis, or lesser period for a total contract term not to exceed five consecutive years total.
1.10 Governing Provisions and Limitations
Violation of any of the following provisions may cause a Response to be rejected.
· The only purpose of this RFP is to ensure uniform information in the solicitation of Responses and procurement of services. This RFP is not to be construed as a purchase agreement or contract or as a commitment of any kind; nor does it commit the Board to pay for costs incurred prior to the execution of a formal contract unless such costs are specifically authorized in writing by the Board. The Board will not pay any costs for the preparation of a response to this RFP.
· The Board reserves the right to negotiate the final terms of any and all contracts or agreements with Respondents selected and any such terms negotiated as a result of this RFP may be renegotiated and/or amended in order to successfully meet the needs of the Board.
· The Board reserves the right to withdraw or reduce the amount of the award or to cancel any contract or agreement resulting from this procurement if adequate funding is not received from TWC or other funding sources or due to legislative changes.
· Respondents shall not, under penalty of law, offer or provide any gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to any officer, member, employee, or agent of the Board for the purpose of having an influencing effect toward their own Response or any other proposal submitted hereunder.
· No employee, officer, or agent of the Board shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, is involved.
· Respondents shall not engage in any activity which will restrict or eliminate competition. Violation of this provision may cause a Response to be rejected. This does not preclude joint ventures or subcontracts.
· All Responses submitted must be original work products of the Respondents. The copying, paraphrasing or other use of substantial portions of the work product of others and submitted hereunder as original work of the Respondent is not permitted. Failure to adhere to this instruction may cause the Response(s) to be disqualified and rejected.
· The contents of a successful Response may become a contractual obligation if selected for award of a contract. Failure of the Respondent to accept this obligation may result in cancellation of the award. No plea of error or mistake shall be available to successful Respondent(s) as a basis for release of proposed services at stated price/cost. Any damages accruing to the Board because of the Respondent’s failure to contract may be recovered from the Respondent.
· A contract with the selected Contractor may be withheld, at the Board's sole discretion, if issues of contract or questions of non-compliance, or questioned/disallowed costs exist, until such issues are satisfactorily resolved. Award of contract may be withdrawn by the Board if resolution is not satisfactory to the Board.
· Under Texas Government Code Section 552.003, the Board is subject to the Texas Public Information Act and the information provided in response to this RFQ will be made accessible to the public. If a Respondent believes that any information contained in its application qualifies for an exception to the Public Information Act, it must clearly indicate which information is deemed confidential and clearly state the grounds for the exception.
| 2. | Services Solicited |
| 2.1 | Applicable Rules and Regulations |
1. Portions of the Social Security Act [42 USCA Section 301]; § 403-419, 42 U.S.C. § 603-619, as amended;
2. 40 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapters 800, 801, 809, 811, and 813;
3. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005, Pub. L. 108-447;
4. Balance Budget Act of 1997, Public Law (Pub. L.) 105‐33;
5. Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-171;
6. Texas Human Resources Code, Chapters 31, 34, and 44;
7. State law at Texas Labor Code, Chapters 302 and 307;
8. Wagner-Peyser Federal Regulations at 20 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 652
9. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 [Public Law 113-128] and the federal regulations at 20 CFR Parts 603 and 651 through 688;
10. Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S. Code (U.S.C.) §§ 2011-2036 et seq. (the Act) as amended by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), 42 U.S.C. § 601 et seq., and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, 42 U.S.C. §§ 603a-609a;
11. Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 [Public Law 107-171];
12. Food Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 [Public Law 110-246];
13. 7 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 271-273;
14. Approved SNAP E&T State Plan of Operations;
15. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training: A Comprehensive Guide
16. Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) [Public Law 104-193] 42 U.S.C. §§601 et. Seq.;
17. Federal regulations issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services at 45 CFR Parts 270 through 275, inclusive, for services funded by Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, federal regulations 45 CFR Part 260 through 265;
18. Approved State Plan for TANF;
19. Approved Texas TANF Work Verification plan;
20. The TWC Choices Guide;
21. Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, 42 U.S. Code (U.S.C.) §§ 9858 et seq;
22. Approved State Plan for CCDF;
23. Trade Act of 1974, 19 U.S.C. §§ 2271-2322, as amended, Public Law 93-618, as amended;
24. Trade regulations at 20 C.F.R. Part 617 and 29 C.F.R. Part 90;
25. All related United States Department of Labor guidance for work training programs;
26. Sections of the TAC title 40, Part 20 and the Texas Government Code Chapter 2308, as they pertain to the workforce center systems, operations, and programs;
27. Approved Local Workforce Development Integrated Board Plan, including amendments;
28. Workforce Development (WD) Letters, Technical Assistance (TA) Bulletins, and other Agency policy directives;
29. Rules, policies, and plans of TWC and Board related to workforce center systems, operations, and programs; and
30. All other applicable acts, regulations, letters, manuals, policies, and procedures and updates as available.
2.2 Program Monitoring Services Solicited
A. Program Monitoring Services include:
1. Coordinate monitoring plans and activities with the Board and contractor staff.
2. Utilize a programmatic risk assessment tool with Board staff to identify high risk areas to identify the scope of the monitoring.
3. Utilize monitoring tools based on TWC monitoring requirements and Board contract requirements.
4. Develop a timeline for monitoring and reports submission to be completed initially by late April to May 2024 for TWC review.
5. Conduct entrance and exit conferences.
6. Conduct a follow-up review within a few months to ensure implementation of corrective action(s).
7. Develop recommendations for resolving compliance issues.
8. Prepare and submit draft, final and follow-up monitoring reports for each program monitored with all identified deficiencies (findings/observations) and required corrective actions, if applicable.
9. Present results to the Board Monitoring Committee.
10. Maintain all reports, responses, and supporting documentation for seven years or submit all records to the Board for retention.
11. The Board may require special reviews dependent upon results of monitoring or other information.
B. Report Specifications include:
The reports will consist of, but not be limited to, the following elements:
1. Scope of review of the engagement.
2. Sampling methodology.
3. Description of the documentation and systems reviewed.
4. Findings, systemic issues, and/or observations for each program reviewed including identified strengths and weaknesses of the Board service providers evaluated.
5. Identify weaknesses and reason(s) improvement is needed for each program reviewed.
6. Recommendations for identified weaknesses and development of corrective actions plans.
7. Draft reports will be forwarded to the Board within ten days of the exit conference. Contractor will submit a response prior to issuance of final report.
8. Final reports will be issued after approval is received from the Board.
9. Upon acceptance of the final report, all related workpapers will be delivered to the Board.
C. Areas to be reviewed include:
1. Compliance evaluation;
2. Participant eligibility and verification;
3. Participant assessment and referral;
4. Case management, career services, and support services.
D. Sampling will be based upon risk assessment. Current caseload sizes for initial sampling selection period (10/2022 – 8/2023) are:
| Program |
| Case Size |
| Child Care Services |
| 2016 children |
| WIOA Adult |
| 97 |
| WIOA Dislocated Worker |
| 43 |
| WIOA Youth |
| 22 |
| TANF /Choices |
| 83 |
| SNAP |
| 97 |
| Trade Adjustment Act |
| 7 |
| 3. | Response Requirements |
| 3.1 | Questions |
Submit questions regarding this solicitation by email to wsb@ntxworksolutions.org. Questions will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. (CDT) on August 25, 2023. Verbal questions will not be accepted or included in addendum. Answers will be posted on https://ntxworksolutions.org/business-opportunities/ on or about August 28, 2023. This ensures all interested Respondents are informed on an equitable basis.
Other than as specified above, all members of the Workforce Solutions North Texas Board, Board staff, individuals that have reviewed the RFP prior to its release, authorized representatives or agents of the Board are precluded from entertaining or answering questions concerning this RFP or the procurement process.
3.2 Format for Written Questions
All questions and comments regarding this RFP must:
· Be submitted electronically to wsb@ntxworksolutions.org;
· Reference the appropriate RFP page and section number; and
· Before the questions deadline.
3.3 Right to Reject Responses or Portions of Responses
The Board may, at its discretion, reject any and all Responses or portions thereof.
3.4 Amendments to Proposals
Respondents have the right to amend their Responses at any time prior to the Response deadline.
3.5 Withdrawal of Responses
Respondents have the right to withdraw their Responses from consideration at any time prior to the Response deadline.
| 3.6 | Debriefing and Appeals |
| 3.6.1 | Debriefing |
The purpose of a debriefing is to promote the exchange of information, explain the Board Response evaluation system, and help unsuccessful Respondents understand why they were not selected.
Procurement staff will meet with the requesting party and review the Board RFP evaluation process and how the response was scored or ranked. Respondents can gain a better understanding of the Board procurement processes and how to improve their responses or proposals, while staff gets direct feedback to help improve future procurements.
3.6.2 Request for Debriefing
Respondents who desire a debriefing must submit a written request within three (3) workdays of the receipt of the Board’s notification of the procurement decision. In the debriefing, the Respondent will obtain information on the procurement process and how its response was reviewed and ranked. The Board shall acknowledge receipt of the request for debriefing in writing within three (3) workdays of receipt, along with the date and time of the scheduled debriefing. The debriefing shall be scheduled as soon as possible, and no later than 10 workdays from the written receipt of the request for debriefing. Debriefings will take place at the Board office in Wichita Falls, Texas.
3.6.3 Written Request for Appeal
A debriefing is required prior to submission of an appeal request. If after the debriefing, the requesting party chooses to appeal, it must submit to the Board a written request for appeal within 14 calendar days of the debriefing. This written request must clearly state that it is an appeal and identify:
· The funding decision being appealed (i.e., specific date of RFP or IFB, and the Board action);
· The name, address, phone, email address and fax number (if available) of the appealing party;
· Remedies being requested; and
· The grounds of the appeal.
All grounds to be considered for the appeal must be stated in the written request for appeal. The request for appeal must be sent by registered mail or hand delivered (a receipt will be issued), clearly identified externally as "Dated Material" and addressed to:
Lisa McDaniel, Executive Director Workforce Solutions North Texas 1501 Midwestern Pkwy, Ste 101 Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
Fax or e-mail notices will NOT be accepted. Written acknowledgment of receipt of the request for appeal will be provided to the appealing party within 5 workdays of receipt of the request.
3.6.4 Formal Hearing and Final Decision
A formal appeal hearing shall be conducted within 15 workdays of the date of the request for appeal. The formal hearing of the appeal will be conducted by the Board Executive Director or designee. Consideration will be given to the written appeal information presented and additional information provided during the formal hearing. Additional information may be requested during the hearing by the hearing officer. After full review, an appeal decision will be rendered in writing not later than 60 calendar days from the date of the written request for appeal. The decision shall be the final decision and end the appeal process at the local level.
4. Proposal Response Requirements Proposals will become the Boards’ property and will not be returned.
4.1 Number of Copies/ Instructions
· Number of copies – one complete signed electronic copy must be submitted by the deadline.
· Proposals must be typed and submitted on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper, using no less than a 12-point font, with sequentially numbered pages.
· An incomplete proposal may be deemed non-responsive.
4.2 Order of Proposal Content
Proposals must include the following and be in the order below.
· Proposal Cover Sheet (first page, signed)
· Response checklist
· Completed Response Template
· Completed Budget Template
· Certification of Respondent
· Certification Regarding Debarment
· Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) current notice of certification
4.3 Proposal Validity Period
Each proposal will remain valid for the Board’s acceptance for a minimum of ninety (90) days after the submittal deadline, to allow for evaluation, selection and the Board action, if applicable.
| 5. | Evaluation |
| The following shall apply to the evaluation process. |
Proposal Evaluation Criteria Proposers must achieve an overall score of at least 70 points to be considered for the award of funds. The review and evaluation of proposals shall be based upon the following criteria:
A. Determination of Responsiveness – all proposals received/delivered by the deadline will be reviewed for responsiveness to RFP requirements (required number of copies, format, content, order, forms, etc.).
B. Evaluation Criteria -All proposals determined to be responsive will be evaluated using the criteria listed below:
1. Information Regarding Firm/ Monitors 25 points Respondents will be evaluated to measure their educational and training credentials and experience of monitoring workforce program areas listed in RFP.
2. Information Regarding Program Monitoring Process 25 points Proposals will be evaluated to determine the respondent’s processes for program monitoring.
3. Work Plan with Timelines 25 points Proposals will be evaluated to determine the reasonableness of timelines for monitoring.
4. Budget/Reasonableness of Cost 25 points Proposed budget will be evaluated for reasonableness of cost, clarity in identifying and explaining costs, minimization of operating costs, the overall competitiveness of costs compared to other proposals.
| 5. Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) | 5 bonus points | |
| Proposals that document HUB status will be awarded five bonus points. HUBs must attach a copy of the notice of certification to be eligible for points awarded under this section. |
Total Points 105 Possible Points
Attachments
Attachment A
COVER SHEET
Legal Name of Proposing Entity and dba, if any:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Contact Name:
Telephone Number:
Cell Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-Mail:
Type of Organization
□Private for-profit □Private non-profit □Government Agency □Partnership □Sole Proprietor □Other (specify)
Date Established:
Federal EIN:
Texas State Comptroller ID Number:
Historically Underutilized Business?
□Yes (if yes, attach current certificate) □No
| Proposal is Valid for 90 Days: |
| □Yes |
□No
Typed Name & Title of Authorized Signatory:
Signature and Date:
Attachment B Response Checklist Respondent Name:
The following checklist is provided to ensure the Response information is in the correct order and labeled as directed.
| Items Required |
| Attached |
| Page # |
| One (1) signed electronic copy packet of all required documents and forms. |
| |_| |
| Cover Sheet – Attachment A |
| |_| |
| Response Checklist – Attachment B |
| |_| |
| Completed Response Template and Budget Form - Attachment C |
| |_| |
| Certification of Respondent - Attachment D |
| |_| |
Required Certifications - Attachment E
· Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and other Responsibility Matters
| HUB Certification (if applicable) |
| |_| |
Attachment C Response Template
General instructions for completing the Response Template
· All narrative responses to this RFP must be no less than 12 font size.
· This document is unlocked, and Respondent may add lines as needed.
6.1 Information Regarding Firm/ Monitors (25 points)
a. Please complete the chart below indicating the staff that will be working on these reviews. Include their name, title, hourly rate and attach their resume.
| Staff Name |
| Job Title |
| Hourly Rate |
b. Describe your knowledge of the Workforce system as designed in Texas.
c. Describe your knowledge of risk analysis, desk and onsite review, statistical sampling and other monitoring techniques and strategies.
d. List your experience in the delivery of compliance/program monitoring services; listing experience for each contract (or similar) solicited in the RFP, especially for workforce boards and workforce programs: Child Care, WIOA, TANF/Choices, SNAP and TAA.
e. Provide three letters of reference for organizations (on their letterhead) that you monitored within the last three years. Letters of Reference should include information related to services, such as date of service, and type of service(s) performed, and contractual outcome.
f. Describe any disciplinary actions taken against your firm or staff by a professional organization and the status of any adverse actions.
6.2 Information Regarding Program Monitoring Process (25 points)
a. Provide your process to monitoring services, to include:
1. Establishment of engagement
2. Develop a risk assessment and monitoring instruments
3. Desk review
4. Document request and field confirmation dates
5. Entrance conference
6. Fieldwork
7. Exit Conference
8. Draft Report
9. Final Report
10. Follow Up Report (if applicable)
6.3 Dates and timelines
Complete the chart below with your proposed dates.
| Monitoring Activity |
| Bidder |
Proposed Date
Initial meeting with the Board Executive Director and board staff
Creation and completion of risk assessment with board staff
Enter proposed dates for the following reviews per program. Similar programs may be monitored together, such as WIOA programs, Choices, SNAP and TAA.
| Develop Schedule |
| Entrance |
| Fieldwork |
| Exit |
| Draft Report |
| Final Report |
Child Care
WIOA Adult
WIOA DW
WIOA Youth
TANF/Choices
SNAP
TAA
6.4 Budget/ Reasonableness of Cost (25 points)
Submit a budget/ work plan for this project using the embedded excel form below.
· The work plan dates must be based on dates in the timeline in section 6.2 above.
· State the number of hours for each program to be monitored.
· A resume must be included in section 6.1 above for each assigned staff.
Attachment D Certification Of Respondent
I hereby certify that the information contained in this Response and any attachments are true and correct and may be viewed as an accurate representation of proposed services to be provided by this organization.
I certify that no employee, board member, or agent of Workforce Solutions North Texas, has assisted in the preparation of this Response.
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the requirements and provisions of the RFP and that this organization will comply with the procurement standards applicable under this RFP, and any other applicable local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
I also certify the Board is authorized to verify references and stated performance data and to conduct credit and criminal background checks if needed, and furthermore that:
I, (Type Name of Signatory Authority) am the (Type Title) of the corporation, partnership, association, public agency or other entity named as Respondent herein and that I am legally authorized to sign this proposal and submit it to Workforce Solutions North Texas, on behalf of said organization by authority of its governing body.
ATTEST:
| ____________________________ | __________________________ |
| (Respondent Signature) | (Collateral Signature) |
| (Typed Name) | (Typed Name) |
| (Typed Title) | (Typed Title) |
| (Date) | (Date) |
Subscribe and sworn to before me this day of , 20 , in , County, State of
(SEAL)
Notary Public in and for ____________________ County, ______________ State, ___________
Date Commission Expires: ___________________
Attachment E Required Certification Regarding Debarment
The Respondent must complete, sign and attach this form for the following certification.
Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters
This certification is required by the Federal Regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Government‐wide Debarment and Suspension, for the Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 3017), Department of Labor (29 CFR Part 98), Department of Education (34 CFR Parts 85, 668 and 682), and Department of Health and Human Services (45 CFR Part 76).
The undersigned contractor certifies that it or its principals:
Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.
· Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
· Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 2 of this certification; and
· Have not within a three-year period preceding this contract had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.
· Where the prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds is unable to certify any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Name of Individual or Organization submitting a proposal
Name and Title of Authorized Signatory
Reminder
· Insert HUB Certification (if applicable) RFP# 2023-010 WSNT Program Monitoring Services Page 1 image1.emf image2.jpeg image3.emf
RFP 2023-010 Attachment C 6.4 Budget Form.xlsx Sheet1
A. Program Monitoring Costs
Personnel Costs/ Billable hours for Risk Assessment, tool creation, desk review, field work, and report writing
Program Assigned Staff # of hours Hourly rate Total
Child Care $0.00
WIOA Adult $0.00
WIOA DW $0.00
WIOA Youth $0.00
TANF/ Choices $0.00
SNAP $0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
A. Subtotal for monitoring costs $0.00
B. Travel Costs
Description (Ex. Field Work) Date(s) Mileage Per Diem Lodging Number of Staff Total
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B. Subtotal: Travel Costs $0.00
C. Other Costs (Itemize & explain on Budget Narrative)
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C. Subtotal: Other Costs $0.00
Total Amount Requested $0.00
Budget Narrative
1. For each travel date(s), provide a narrative description to explain how the mileage, per diem, lodging and number of staff equal the total. The Board reimburses actual costs up to the allowed amount as found on https://fmx.cpa.texas.gov/fmx/travel/textravel/rates/current.php
2. Provide a narrative description for each cost listed in the Other Cost category.
&"Arial,Bold"&12 Attachment C 6.4 Budget Form
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