RFA for AI_AN Student Transitions.docx

State of Oregon

Cover Page

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

OFFICE OF INDIAN EDUCATION

AMERICAN INDIAN/ ALASKA NATIVE STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN

TRANSITION GRANTS

Request for Grant Applications (“RFA”) S-58100-00002738 Date of Issue: April 8, 2022 Closing Date: May 6, 2022

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, this RFA may be made available in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, audiotape, oral presentation, or computer disk. To request an alternate format, call the Oregon Department of Education at (503) 947-5600.

Table of Contents

RFA S-58100-00002738 AMERICAN INDIAN/ ALASKA NATIVE - STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN GRANT

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GENERAL INFORMATION

PURPOSE

The State of Oregon, acting by and through its Department of Education, (“Agency”), is issuing this Request for Grant Applications (“RFA”) to provide grant funding for the 2021-2023 American Indian / Alaska Native Student Success Plan- Successful Transitions objective, as directed by the Oregon Legislature in House Bill 3427, 2019 Student Success Act and the American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Plan 2020-2025.

Additional details are included in the Scope of Activities section.

GRANT AMOUNT AND DURATION

Agency anticipates the award of multiple Grant Agreements (each a “Grant”) from this RFA. The initial term of each Grant is anticipated to be 2 years. Regardless of award date, Grants will be made effective July 1, 2021 and will expire June 30, 2023. The maximum amount of each Grant is anticipated to be $150,000.00.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for a Grant under this RFA, Applicants must meet the following criteria:

(a) An early learning hub or early learning provider;

(b) A school district;

(c) An education service district;

(d) A post-secondary institution of education;

(e) Tribe (Oregon, federally recognized);

(f) A Community-Based Organization or Culturally Responsive organization working to design, implement, improve, expand, or otherwise revise programs and services for American Indian/ Alaska Native students;

(g) A partnership or consortium. If the partnership or consortium includes an early learning hub or early learning provider, school district, education service district, post-secondary institution of education, or Community-Based Organization, the partnership or consortium must also include a Tribe or a Culturally Specific Organization that works with American Indian/ Alaska Native students. If the partnership or consortium includes a Tribe, the partnership or consortium must also include an early learning hub or early learning provider, school district, education service district, or post-secondary institution of education.

Funding for Grants awarded to partnership Applications will be provided only to eligible entity types.

All projects must serve at least 10 American Indian/ Alaska Native students in alignment with Title VI of the Every Student Succeeds Act: http://www.everystudentsucceedsact.org/title-vi-.

1.4 SCHEDULE

The table below represents a tentative schedule of events. All times are listed in Pacific Time. All dates listed are subject to change.

0. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT (SPC)

The SPC for this RFA is identified on the Cover Page, along with the SPC’s contact information. Applicants must direct all communications related to any provision of the RFA, whether about the technical requirements of the RFA, Grant requirements, the RFA process, or any other provision only to the SPC.

AUTHORITY AND SCOPE

AUTHORITY

Agency is issuing this RFA pursuant to its authority under ORS 329.843, which directs the Agency’s Office of Indian Education (OIE) to develop and implement a statewide education plan for American Indian/ Alaska Native students who are enrolled in early childhood learning through post-secondary education programs. Under this plan, Grant programs will provide support to Increase the occurrences of successful student transitions at all levels.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

For the purposes of this RFA, capitalized words will refer to the following definitions:

“Addendum” or “Addenda” means an addition to, deletion from, a material change in, or general interest explanation of this RFA.

“American Indian/ Alaska Native Student Success Grant” means the Grant established in ORS 329.843.

“American Indian/ Alaska Native Student Success Plan 2020-2025” means the plan established in ORS 329.843 and adopted by the State Board of Education on May 21, 2020 Native Student Success 2020 “Applicant” means an entity who submits an Application in response to this RFA.

“Application” means a written response to this RFA.

“Closing” means the date and time specified in this RFA as the deadline for submitting Applications.

“Community-Based Organization” means a nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or significant segments of a community, which is located within or in close proximity to the community it serves. This includes Culturally Specific Organizations that have an expressed mission of providing services to specific populations within a community.

“Culturally Inclusive” means an organization or system that actively welcomes individuals from systemically oppressed groups. Inclusion advocates that diversity of identity and experience contributes meaningfully to a group in a positive and mutually beneficial way. It focuses on increasing the presence of people who are not currently represented in the existing organization or system.

“Culturally Responsive” means the implicit use of the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, frames of reference, and performance styles of students served by the plan to make learning more appropriate and effective for them.

“Culturally Specific Organization” means a local organization, led and staffed by persons of color, which primarily serves communities of color. This type of organization demonstrates intimate knowledge of lived experience of the community, including but not limited to:

· the impact of structural and individual racism or discrimination on the community;

· knowledge of specific disparities documented in the community and how that influences the structure of their program or service;

· the ability to describe the community’s cultural practices, health and safety beliefs/ practices, positive cultural identity/ pride/ resilience, immigration dynamics, religious beliefs, etc. and how their services have adapted to those cultural norms.

“Evaluation Committee” means the group of people who will evaluate and score Applications submitted in response to this RFA.

“Fiscal Agent” or “Fiscal Agency” means an entity that accepts funds for organizations that are tax-exempt, but don’t have the infrastructure to manage funds and provide the required record-keeping.

“Grantee or Sub-recipient” Persons, firms or governmental entities involved in the substantive activities of the program. The Grantee/Sub-recipient performs substantive work on the program to accomplish the program’s purpose.

“State” means the state of Oregon.

“Students served by the plan” means a student enrolled in early childhood through post-secondary education who:

· Identify as American Indian/ Alaska Native; and

· Has experienced disproportionate results in education due to historical practices, as identified by the State Board of Education by rule.

“Tribe(s)” means a federally recognized tribal government in Oregon; Burns Paiute, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw, Confederated Tribes of Cow Creek Band of Umpqua, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Coquille Tribe, and/or The Klamath Tribes.

OVERVIEW

Oregon Department of Education/Office of Indian Education The Agency’s Office of Indian Education’s American Indian/ Alaska Native (AI/AN) Student Success Plan provides AI/AN communities with a refreshed mission that centers shared goals and sets specific data-driven priorities designed to meet the needs of AI/AN in Oregon. The Plan is grounded with the overarching goal of success for these students as well as out-of-school youth. The purpose of the Plan is to share a vision and identify actionable strategies for working together to achieve that vision. The Plan contains objectives that will increase attendance and high school graduation rates, and create a pathway for equity and excellence for all AI/AN students.

Research from the Oregon Indian Education Association and the National Indian Education Association demonstrates that competent and committed educators have the greatest influence on AI/AN student achievement beyond the students’ families. In light of this research, the Plan establishes the goal that all Oregon early learning hubs, providers of early learning services, school districts, education service districts, post-secondary institutions of education, Community-Based Organizations, and Tribes have a high-performing culture in which employees have the training, support and professional development to contribute effectively to AI/AN student success.

The goal of this Grant program is to provide funds to support Applicants that possess an understanding of the unique needs of AI/AN students, and have the potential to become exemplar programs and create collaborative practices relating to strategies outlined in the Plan.

GOALS

According to the American Indian/Alaska Native Students in Oregon: A Review of Key Indicators, “For 2015-16, American Indian/Alaska Native students had a 57 percent graduation rate within 5 years compared to 78 percent for Non-Native students… Overall, 32 percent of American Indian/Alaska Native students in the 2015-16 adjusted cohort did not complete within 5 years compared to 17 percent for Non-Native students.”

It is the goal of this Grant to identify and disseminate the best and promising practices for successful transition of AI/AN students at all levels of their educations by identifying student support initiatives and successful programming interventions which promote student success through the key transitions in their academic endeavors, thereby improving transition rates throughout AI/AN students academic journeys from pre-K through to post-secondary education

The National Congress of American Indians in Snapshot of American Indian and Alaska Native Education (Updated December 2011) concluded that “If just half of the 24,700 American Indian and Alaska Native students who dropped out from the Class of 2010 had graduated, together these 12,350 new graduates would likely be earning and additional $147 million each year compared to what they will earn without a high school diploma.” From a purely economic standpoint, the importance of graduation from high school is obvious, as is the need for successful transitions to, and graduation from, college or university.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Applicants whom receive a Grant award as a result from this RFA are expected to increase the occurrences of successful AI/AN student transitions at all levels.

Purpose: AI/AN Successful Student Transitions The purpose of this Transitions program is to enhance social-emotional wellness and balance for AI/ AN students through positive behavioral health, healthy lifestyles, safety, and a connection to culture so that AI/ AN students can thrive through transitions at critical points in their education.

Goals, Descriptions, and Expectations Successful Applicants shall complete the following Grant Activities:

1. Engage family, community and school staff in improving AI/AN student success with transitions.

2. Provide support so that AI/AN students complete transitions efficiently and effectively, including those transitioning between schools.

3. Increase the number of successful transitions for AI/AN students that are informed by high-quality data and advances them towards readiness for success in career, college and community.

4. Support early identification of AI/AN student strengths and challenges at critical transition points so students may transition ready to learn and with a cognitive foundation that prepares them for the future through school practices, educational support and research- based experiences that advance total well-being.

5. Create guidance on promising practices for early learning programs and school districts to implement high-quality, culturally responsive intervention for transition planning at all levels for AI/AN students.

Reporting and Accountability Applicants awarded Grants will report project outcomes and evidence demonstrating progress made towards meeting Project goals within the Performance Period of the awarded Grant. These reports may include, but are not limited to; quarterly reports, expenditure reports, data on specific measures of the Project, interim and final Grant reports, and other information as needed (e.g., changes to program logic model, timeline of progress, plans for sustaining the program).

· Submit reports that reflect and evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency. The progress reports must include an itemization of costs incurred; and a summary of activities completed, Grant outcomes, and impact of funding.

· Attend meetings to discuss progress, best practices, and other relevant issues.

PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

GRANT PROCESS

Public Notice The RFA, including all Addenda and attachments, is published in the OregonBuys at OregonBuys. RFA documents will not be mailed to prospective Applicants.

Agency will advertise all Addenda in OregonBuys. Prospective Applicants are solely responsible for checking OregonBuys to determine whether any Addenda have been issued. Addenda are incorporated into the RFA by this reference.

Questions/ Requests for Clarification All inquiries, whether relating to the RFA process, administration, deadline, or method of award, or to the intent or technical aspects of the RFA must:

Be emailed to the SPC only for this RFA;

Reference the RFA number #S-58100-00002738;

Identify Applicant’s name and contact information;

Refer to the specific area of the RFA being questioned (e.g., page, section, paragraph number, etc.); and Be received by the due date and time for questions/ requests for clarification identified in the Schedule.

Pre-Application Conference A pre-Application conference will be held at the date and time listed in the Schedule. Prospective Applicants’ participation in this conference is highly encouraged but not mandatory.

The purpose of the pre-Application conference is to:

· Provide an additional description of the project;

· Explain the RFA process; and

· Answer any questions Applicants may have related to the project or the process.

Statements made at the pre-Application conference are not binding upon Agency. Applicants may be asked to submit questions in writing.

Attendance at Pre-Application Conference The first Pre-Application webinar will be held on April 26, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM PST to respond to clarifying questions. The information to join is:

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833 568 8864 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 160 721 6767 Find your local number: https://www.zoomgov.com/u/ahtTFCY9q Application Due Date Applications and all required submittal items must be received by the SPC on or before Closing. Applications received after Closing will not be accepted. All Application modifications or withdrawals must be completed prior to Closing.

Applications received after Closing are considered LATE and will NOT be accepted for evaluation. Late Applications will be returned to the respective Applicant or destroyed.

Application Submission Applicant is solely responsible for ensuring its Application is received by the SPC in accordance with the RFA requirements before Closing. Agency is not responsible for any delays in mail or by common carriers or by transmission errors or delays or mistaken delivery. Consider contacting the SPC by phone to confirm receipt. Be sure to allow time for resubmission before Closing. Applications submitted by any means not authorized may be rejected. The following submission option(s) is permitted for this RFA:

Secure File Transfer. An electronic version of the complete Application must be submitted to the SPC using the secure file transfer system available on Agency’s district website: https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/xfers/.

Follow the instructions provided on the secure file transfer website. Multiple files must be compressed (zipped) into a single folder for submission. Only complete Applications submitted by Closing will be scored. Contact Agency’s helpdesk at 503-947-5715 if you need assistance with the secure file transfer process.

Any Applicant who wishes to modify or withdraw an Application already received by Agency must do so prior to Closing. Applicant must submit its modification or request to withdraw to the SPC using one of the manners listed in the Application Submission section. Modifications must denote the specific change(s) to the Application submission. All requests must reference the RFA number.

Application Rejection Agency may reject an Application for any of the following reasons:

Applicant fails to substantially comply with all prescribed RFA procedures and requirements;

Applicant makes any contact regarding this RFA with State representatives such as State employees or officials other than the SPC or those the SPC authorizes, or initiates inappropriate contact with the SPC;

Applicant attempts to inappropriately influence a member of the Evaluation Committee; or Application is conditioned on Agency’s acceptance of any other terms and conditions or rights to negotiate any alternative terms and conditions that are not reasonably related to those expressly authorized for negotiation in the RFA or Addenda.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application must address each of the items listed in this section and all other requirements set forth in this RFA. Applicant must describe how activities will be completed. An Application that merely offers to fulfill the project will be considered non-responsive to this RFA and will not be considered further.

Application Narrative/ Application and Certification Applicant must complete and submit a narrative that addresses the elements described below. The narrative must not exceed five (5) pages (per section page limits shown below). Applicant should use definitive verbs in their narrative to describe what Applicant “will” do rather than aspirational verbs such as “hopes”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, or similar verbs that do not express a firm commitment to undertake a specific action.

Applicants Narrative (no more than 5 pages in length) Provide a detailed summary of how their program will meet the objectives and strategies for successful transitions, as provided in the AI/AN Student Success Plan.

Budget and Program Outline (no more than 5 pages in length) Based on program summary, submit a budget which indicates funding needing to support their transition program(s) and how this funding will be used. At a minimum, the budget must include the following elements:

· Description of project activities and their costs;

· Personnel costs, including identification of roles and responsibilities for any staff funded by the Grant;

· Supplies; and

· Administrative costs (including indirect).

Applicant Information and Certification Sheet Applicant must complete and submit the Applicant Information and Certification Sheet (Attachment B).

All Applications are public record and are subject to public inspection after Agency issues the notice of award.

EVALUATION

RESPONSIVENESS DETERMINATION

Applications received prior to Closing will be reviewed for responsiveness to all RFA requirements. If the Application is unclear, the SPC may request clarification from Applicant. However, clarifications may not be used to rehabilitate a non-responsive Application. If the SPC finds the Application non-responsive, the Application may be rejected, however, Agency may waive minor mistakes in its sole discretion.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Responsive Applications meeting the requirements outlined in the Application Requirements section will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee. Evaluators will assign a point for each evaluation criterion listed below in this section.

SPC may request further clarification to assist the Evaluation Committee in gaining additional understanding of Applications. A response to a clarification request must be to clarify or explain portions of the already submitted Application and may not contain new information not included in the original Application.

Evaluation Items:

1.) Project Narrative (20 Points Total):

· How well does proposer describe their program, and their program’s relationship to their community? (5 points)

· How well does Applicant describe their mission, goal, and philosophy for providing services within a community; and describing their experience providing similar services as those described in this RFA? (5 points)

· How well does Applicant describe the unique elements and challenges experienced by the American Indian/ Alaska Native community within Applicant’s service area (5 points)

· Does the Applicant state whether they serve a rural area? (5 points)

2.) Project Need (10 points)

Application describes the issues faced by the community(ies) served and how the Applicant’s Project will address them.

3.) Project Description (30 points total)

· Application describes project activities and how they address the Student Success Transition goals and Objective 5 in the American Indian/ Alaska Native Student Success Plan. (5 points)

· Application includes forecasted dates of the activities during the performance period of the Project (Project Dates are: July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023). (5 points)

· Project demonstrates commitment and readiness to use best practices and provide programming and services that are culturally responsive, culturally inclusive, and/or culturally specific to address needs for students served by the Plan. (5 points)

· For existing programs or services that are being scaled up, Applicant provides data documenting that the majority of their students who are served are American Indian/ Alaska Native. (5 points)

· For new programs or services, provides information about how the program or services will serve American Indian/ Alaska Native students and highlights key people involved with the new program or service. (5 points)

· Application cites any relevant data or literature to support the Applicant’s project approach. (5 points)

4.) Progress Measures and Project Evaluation (10 points)

Application describes how project success will be measured and evaluated.

5.) Community Engagement (15 points total)

· Application describes the unique positional opportunity provided to the Applicant by strategic community relationships and partnerships, and describes those partnerships. (5 points)

· Application clearly demonstrates deep and authentic partnerships with members of the American Indian/ Alaska Native community, and:

a. Identifies the partners involved in the project and includes letters of support or other evidence to demonstrate Applicant is currently working with the American Indian/ Alaska Native community (5 points)

b. Describes how partners will be continually involved in the project (5 points)

6.) Sustainability (5 points)

Application describes the project’s sustainability for 2 years after Grant funding ends.

7.) Budget (10 points total)

· Applicant must complete and submit a detailed budget with narrative utilizing Attachment C or a similar format that clearly identifies reasonable costs associated with fulfilling the RFA (5 points).

· At a minimum, includes the following elements (5 points):

a. Description of project activities and their costs;

b. Personnel costs, including identification of roles and responsibilities for any staff funded by the Grant;

c. Supplies

d. Administrative costs including indirect (administrative costs, including indirect costs, will be allowed as a percentage of the Grant funds disbursed under a Grant, in an amount that does not exceed 15%.)

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100

RANKING OF APPLICANTS

The SPC will total the points for each Application. SPC will determine rank order for each respective Application, with the highest point total receiving the highest rank, and successive rank order determined by the next highest point total.

NEXT STEP DETERMINATION

Agency may conduct additional rounds of competition if in the best interest of the State. Additional rounds of competition may consist of, but will not be limited to:

Establishing a competitive range Presentations/ demonstrations/ additional submittal items Interviews If Agency elects to conduct additional round(s), Agency will provide written notice to all Applicants describing the next step. At any time, Agency may dispense with the selected additional round and: (1) issue award to the highest ranking Applicant; (2) elect to conduct an additional round of competition; or (3) cancel the RFA.

AWARD AND NEGOTIATION

AWARD NOTIFICATION PROCESS

Award Consideration Agency, if it awards a Grant, will award a Grant to the highest ranking Applicant(s) based upon the scoring methodology and process described in the Evaluation section. Agency may award less than the full scope described in this RFA.

AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT SELECT ANY OR ALL APPLICANTS UNDER THIS RFA IF AGENCY DETERMINES IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION THAT A SELECTION SHOULD NOT BE MADE.

Notice of Award Agency will notify all Applicants in writing that Agency is awarding a Grant to the selected Applicant(s) subject to successful negotiation of any negotiable provisions.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Business Registry If selected for award, Applicant must be duly authorized by the State of Oregon to transact business in the State of Oregon before executing the Grant. The selected Applicant must submit a current Oregon Secretary of State Business Registry number or an explanation if not applicable.

All corporations and other business entities (domestic and foreign) must have a Registered Agent in Oregon. For more information, see Oregon Business Guide, How to Start a Business in Oregon and Laws and Rules: http://www.filinginoregon.com/index.htm.

Insurance Prior to execution of a Grant, the apparent successful Applicant must secure and demonstrate to Agency proof of insurance coverage meeting the requirements identified in the RFA or as otherwise negotiated.

Failure to demonstrate coverage may result in Agency terminating negotiations and commencing negotiations with the next highest ranking Applicant. Applicant is encouraged to consult its insurance agent about the insurance requirements contained in Insurance Requirements (Exhibit B of Attachment A) prior to Application submission.

Taxpayer Identification Number The apparent successful Applicant(s) must provide its Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and backup withholding status on a completed W-9 form. Agency will not disburse any Grant funds until Agency has a properly completed W-9.

GRANT NEGOTIATION

By submitting an Application, Applicant agrees to comply with the requirements of the RFA, including the terms and conditions of the Sample Grant (Attachment A), with the exception of those terms reserved for negotiation. Applicant must review the attached Sample Grant and note exceptions. Unless Applicant notes exceptions in its Application, Agency intends to enter into a Grant with the successful Applicant substantially in the form set forth in the Sample Grant. It may be possible to negotiate some provisions of the final Grant; however, many provisions cannot be changed. Applicant is cautioned that Agency believes modifications to the standard provisions constitute increased risk and increased cost to the State. Therefore, Agency may consider the scope of requested exceptions in the evaluation of Applications.

Any Application that is conditioned upon Agency’s acceptance of any other terms and conditions may be rejected. Any subsequent negotiated changes are subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Justice.

All items, except those listed below, may be negotiated between Agency and the apparent successful Applicant in compliance with Oregon State laws:

· Choice of law;

· Choice of venue;

· Constitutional requirements; and

· All applicable federal and state requirements.

In the event the parties have not reached mutually agreeable terms within five [5] calendar days, Agency may terminate negotiations and commence negotiations with the next highest-ranking Applicant.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

This RFA is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon. Venue for any administrative or judicial action relating to this RFA, evaluation, or award is the Circuit Court of Marion County for the State of Oregon; provided, however, if a proceeding must be brought in a federal forum, then it must be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. In no event shall this section be construed as a waiver by the State of Oregon of any form of defense or immunity, whether sovereign immunity, governmental immunity, immunity based on the eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or otherwise, to or from any claim or from the jurisdiction of any court.

OWNERSHIP/ PERMISSION TO USE MATERIALS

All Applications submitted in response to this RFA become the property of Agency. By submitting an Application in response to this RFA, Applicant grants the State a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license for the rights to copy, distribute, display, prepare derivative works of and transmit the Application solely for the purpose of evaluating the Application, negotiating a Grant, if awarded to Applicant, or as otherwise needed to administer the RFA process, and to fulfill obligations under Oregon Public Records Law (ORS 192.311 through 192.478).

CANCELLATION OF RFA; REJECTION OF APPLICATIONS; NO DAMAGES

Agency may reject any or all Applications in whole or in part, or may cancel this RFA at any time when the rejection or cancellation is in the best interest of the State or Agency, as determined by Agency. Neither the State nor Agency is liable to any Applicant for any loss or expense caused by or resulting from the delay, suspension, or cancellation of the RFA, award, or rejection of any Application.

COST OF SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

Applicant must pay all the costs in submitting its Application, including, but not limited to, the costs to prepare and submit the Application, costs of samples and other supporting materials, costs to participate in demonstrations, or costs associated with protests.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A: SAMPLE GRANT

ATTACHMENT B: INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION

ATTACHMENT C: BUDGET TEMPLATE

ATTACHMENT D: AI/AN STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN

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