Pre-Bid Presentation

Innovations in Workforce Development (IWD) RFP

Pre-Bid Meeting

July 2024

Today’s Agenda

Overview

Important Dates

Scope of Services

Important Information

Questions & Closing 2

Overview

Delaware Workforce Development Board (“DWDB”) invites eligible applicants to apply for funds that will support new and innovative training programs and nontraditional training delivery methods to help Delawareans find employment opportunities in high-growth, high-demand, and/or emerging industries across the state. The source of funds for this solicitation is the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

- Construction

- Skilled Trades

- Biotech

- Fintech

- Advanced Manufacturing

- IT

- Green Economy

- Blue Economy

Industries of Focus

Target Audience

Age 18 or Older02

Eligible to Work in the United States03 Women and those that may face barriers to employment04

Unemployed and Underemployed Delawareans01

Important Dates

Public Notice: June 21, 2024

Pre-Bid Meeting: July 9, 2024

Deadlines for Questions regarding this RFP: July 10, 2024

Questions Posted: July 19, 2024

Deadline for Receipt of Proposal: August 2, 2024 by 1 pm EST

Review Period: August 5, 2024 - August 20, 2024

Estimated Notification of Award: September 13, 2024

RFP Schedule

Scope of Services

1. Create and/or expand new and innovative training programs and nontraditional training delivery methods aimed at facilitating employment opportunities for Delawareans within high-growth, high-demand, and emerging industries statewide. Current programs already operating in Delaware that are not proposing innovative updates to the model should not apply.

2. Target unemployed or underemployed individuals, particularly women and those facing barriers to employment, ensuring programs culminate in credentials, new skill sets, or other tangible assets that lead to increased employment or higher wages.

Responses to the RFP should:

- For-profit and nonprofit organizations

- Educational entities

- Community service providers

- Accredited training providers with demonstrated ability and experience in designing, implementing, and administering successful workforce development programs targeted to specific populations

Eligible Applicants

Any individual, business, organization, corporation, consortium, partnership, joint venture, or any other entity including subcontractors currently debarred or suspended is ineligible to bid. Any entity ineligible to conduct business in the State of Delaware for any reason is ineligible to respond to the RFP.

Ineligible Applicants

- The source of funds for this solicitation is American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

- Estimated total funding available is $2,500,000 (this is subject to change without notice)

- There is no limit on the number awards given. Awards will be determined by the quality of the proposal submitted and available funding

- Money must be committed by December 31, 2024 and Money must be dispersed and spent by December 31,

- Other state or federal funds that become available may also be used to fund this solicitation

Funding Source Information

Funds shall be used to implement the training program(s). This may include items such as:

- Staff salary and fringe

- Assessments

- Certifications

- Tuition

- Employer training

- Participant training

- Participant stipends

- Supportive services to participants

- Training/ learning materials

- Rent

Funding Uses

Proposal Information

- All Providers shall have the State of Delaware license(s) and/or certification(s) necessary to perform services as identified in the scope of services.

Documentation of having a State of Delaware Business License (non-public entities) or non-profit status, if not required to have a State of Delaware Business License, shall be submitted with Proposal.

- Providers shall complete and submit the Proposal Submission Template (Appendix A).

- Complete all appropriate attachments and forms as identified within the RFP.

- Business References: Provide at least three (3) business references consisting of current or previous customers of similar scope and value using Appendix B, Attachment 4. Include business name, mailing address, contact name and phone number, number of years doing business with, and type of work performed. Personal references cannot be considered

Minimum Requirements

- Organization Background

- Program details

- Outcomes and sustainability

- Budget and timeline

- References

Required Topics (Please see RFP for more details)

Criteria

Confirmation Receipts

Once you have submitted your response via email, you should receive a confirmation receipt within 2 business days. If your organization did not receive an email within 2 business days, please contact us by doing the following:

Follow These Instructions

Email: DWDBDETContracting@delaware.gov

- Subject Line: No Confirmation Received -

LAB-24R-ARPA-001 PROPOSAL - Your Org’s Name

- Include:

- Original date stamped email cover sheet

- Your contact name and phone number

Still no confirmation? Call 302-761-8087 mailto:DWDBDETContracting@delaware.gov

Email:

DWDBDETContracting@delaware.gov

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Questions & Closing