Request for Proposals: Workforce Solutions System 2013-2017

1. Request for Proposals: Workforce Solutions System 2013-2017

2. PROPOSAL DUE DATE • Proposals are due no later than 12:00 noon Tuesday, May 21, 2013

3. Other Dates of Interest • Tentative date for procurement committee meeting is end of July 2013 • Bidders are invited to attend • The Workforce Board considers recommendations from the committee and approves funding at the August 6, 2013 board meeting

4. Other Dates of Interest • H-GAC board of elected officials approves The Workforce Board recommendations at the August20, meeting • Contract negotiations begin immediately with H-GAC staff and board approved organizations • Contracts are effective October1, 2013

5. How to Deliver Proposals By Mail to: Carol Kimmick, Workforce-Human Services Dept. H-GAC P.O. Box 22777 Houston, TX 77277-2777 Postmarked by Friday May 17, 2013

6. How to Deliver Proposals In Person to: Carol Kimmick, Workforce-Human Services H-GAC 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120 Houston, TX 77027 Open 8:00AM and 5:00PM Monday through Friday

7. How to Deliver Proposals Electronically to both: carol.kimmick@h-gac.com and lucretia.hammond@h-gac.com

8. Paper Proposals • 10 copies of paper proposals • Stapled in upper left corner • 12-point font • 1.5 line spacing • Follow assembly instructions outlined in the request to which bidder is responding

9. Electronic Proposals • Submit in Microsoft word and Excel • Format and assemble as directed in the RFP • All electronic copies must be accompanied by mailed or hand-delivered signed copies of the required certifications • Mailed certifications must be postmarked by Friday, May 17, 2013. • One signed original of each certification and cover sheet must be submitted

10. Certifications • Cover sheet • Assurances and Certifications • Debarment • Drug-free workplace • Certification regarding lobbying • Conflict of interest • State assessments • State franchise taxes

11. The Request http://www.wrksolutions.com Click on Quick Links

12. Request Divisions • Employer Services • Career Offices • Financial Aid Payments • Financial Aid Call Center • Early Education and Care • Helping Young People Excel

13. Other Parts of the Request • Introduction • General Requirements • Bid Specifications • Resources • Boilerplate

14. Conditions of Submission • Proposers may submit bids for any combination of divisions except: • Proposers may not propose for both the financial aid payment office and the financial aid call center.

15. Questions • Board staff will attempt to answer questions posed at this conference today • All questions and answers will be posted on the web site at www.wrksolutions.com • Questions will not be accepted after the bidders conference today

16. Access to Information • If you are unable to access any information from the web site at any time, please contact us immediately

17. Report Problems of Access • You may call Carol Kimmick or other staff members at 713.627.3200 • Or send email to: Carol Kimmick – carol.kimmick@h-gac.com Lucretia Hammond – lucretia.hammond@h-gac.com