HomeMy WebLinkAbout951639.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ONE -STOP CAREER CENTERS FROM
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO COLORADO DIVISION OF PURCHASING AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Request for Proposal for One -Stop
Career Centers from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of Weld County Employment Services, to the Colorado
Division of Purchasing, commencing in September 1995, and ending January 15, 1996, with further
terms and conditions being as stated in said request, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said proposal, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Request for Proposal for One -Stop Career Centers from the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of Weld County Employment Services, to the Colorado Division of Purchasing be, and
hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said request.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 9th day of August, A.D., 1995.
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Deputy Cle . to the Board
AS TO FORM:
Dale K. Hall, Chairman
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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HR0065
DATE
JULY 10, 1995
INVITATION FOR BID
BID NO.
RFP-BF-03195
DIRECTINQUIRIES TO:
BEN FALLETTA
LT.RZTTEN eVnr
RETURN BID TO:
STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF PURCHASING
225 EAST 16TH AVENUE
SUITE 900
DENVER. COLORADO 80203
PHONE: 303-866-6100
FAX (303) 894-7445
HOT LINE 303-866-BUYY
Bids properly marked as to Bid No., Data and Hour of Opening,subiect to the conditions herein stipulated andin accordance
BID RETURN with -the specifications setforth and/or attached hereto.wiu be accepted in the office of the DIVISION OF PURCHASING, Suite
INFORMATION 900' 225 East 16th Avenue. Denver, Colorado 80203, prior to the following date and -time.
Date AUGUST 8, 1995 TIME 2:30 P.M.
ALL BIDS SHALL 8E QUOTED F.O.B. DESTINATION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TO THE FOLLOWING
DELIVERY LOCATION
Ac TNDTrATRT)
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS OR SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BF -03195
ONE -STOP CAREER CENTERS
AGENCY: GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: COLORADO WORKFORCE COORDINATING
COUNCIL
SUBMIT 8 COPIES OF YOUR PROPOSAL.
>ORTANT: Proposals submitted in response to this RFP MUST be
accompanied by this Invitation For Bid form and MUST
BE MANUALLY SIGNED IN INK.
DELIVERY DATE
(Alter receipt ei ?Mel
TERMS N/A
(TERMS OF LESS THAN 3O CALENDAR DAYS WILL
SEE ITEM 10 IIIIITAMM 105 III IISTIOSDOIS
VENDOR
Weld County Board -of Commissi
ADDRESS P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado
71TLE\; Chairman
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BID MUST BE SIGNED IN INK
Dal K. Hall
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gndwritten igna tire By Authorized Officer or 30en' o' tte?6^i
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VENDOR PLEASE RETAIN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) / REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Late Bide/Proposals. LATEBIDS/PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
11 is to responkOPY a the bfdderyyroposer thereinafter bidder) to ensure out the blot/proposal (here-
inafter bid) anrres prior to the Ieee and at the place ndicaled in the dd. Telephone or facsimile
raapawa Mina beaWlged )Ness so stated Ni the bit.
2. Spectic+tlan. Specifications are provided to identify the pcoduNserwce required and to estab-
tan an weeptable qualify M.M. Bids on products a equal quality and tsablasy will nomad be consid-
ered unless-oherwse Mated The State wit be the sole judge n detennei g'equats' in regard to
quality and performance. Samples of prod ct(s). when repaired, must be ltmisled free of expense to
the state agency, and if not destroyed by tests. may upon request made at ate tame the sample is fun
nished, be returned at the bidder's expense. Failure to furnish brochures. Specifications. and/or sam-
ples as requested may be sufficient cause to consider a bid non- responsive.
3. MiortnatIon Required. Bidders shut furnish all the nlormatkfn required and are expected to
examine the dawigs, spectated. Schedule 04 delivery and all iuuuWons. Should the bidder find
any pan of the Mad apealcations or teems and conditions to be discrepant. incomplete or otherwise
quawo'able n any respect, it shat be Me responsbiley of the bidder to cast suds matters to the atten-
tion of the purchasing agent immediately, Failure to do ed will be at the bidder's Ask Amendments to
this bid will be Official only if famished, in wrung. by the state agency purchasing offo. Bidders -should
not rely on verbal statements that after any speolicetKKh or other term or condemn of the C._
4. PruduaaiSarWcea Provided. The bidder shall lumen the products and/or services en strict
aaprWrKe with the specifications. and at the price set tole la each gem- incase of error In amen.
son. the unit price tell paean. An products quoted cut be rawly marWapnured and of Me rtanaadur
era current model. unless otherwise specified
5. Sid Return Format IFB and REP responses shall be subnined n a sealed envelope in actor.
dance woe the otmeons Is the IFB or REP. The IFB or RFP number and the opening date and time
should be vyrpen in the lower left toner of the envelope. If the bid adage is too large to be returned
in a bid envelope, a led envelope should be affixed to the guide -of the sealed bid package.
-a Veltd Bid Paned, No bid shall be vend -awn fore period of less than sod (601 calendar days sub-
sequent to to opening d the bias, unless otherwise stipulated
7. Discounts. Nolwithstandngtne fact mat a blank is provided for a cash discount. discounts Sterna
for papillae rather Mss tun miry (301 calenOar days wilt not be considered ei evaluating Mars toi
award: unless otherwise stipulated_ Discounts of less than mile (30) calendar days will be taken if pay-
ment is mad wen the diaw.nl period. even though not considered n evasatdn of the bid. The tern,
-Prot is not considered tomes' the seourements of the 30 day wane as noted above.
e. Bid AcceplancelObllgetM. The State of Colorado reserves the rent to select any or all bids and
to waive ntamalNes are minor kregul/vies in bids received and to scowl all or any portion of the bid
if deemed in the best interest ol the Slate and not contrary to law. .This bid implies no obligation on the
'Pan of the state agency to pay any costs incurred in the preparation or the submission of such bids, or
to purchase or Contract tot products or services. nor does the state agency's silence may any e¢ep-
-Lava or rejection of any abet.
-9. Eveluellon and Award. For a competitive sealed bid. award we be made to the low responsive
and responsaNe bidder. for a competitive sealed proposal, award will be made to the rasp:nam and
responsible antra *dose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the State. price and
other factors considered. in accordance with the criteria described in Ilse RFP.
10. Protest. A protest of any potion of this solicitation must be submmed to the solceng agency. m
accordance with Title 2a. Micle 109, C R S • as amended. Bider must suborn relevant documents
exhibits or other evidence went seven (7) working days after Decanting aware of the tans window to
me protest
I1. Valid Contract. The -slate agency will not be -responsible for any products delivered Or service=
perlortlted prior 10 issuance d a purchase order signed by an auhN¢ed -representative of the Sate
agencys purchasing depenment or a contract sawed by a duly anliorded representative of the state
agency
12. Vendor Forms. in the event bidder's loon(s) ordains) of forms are included as an attachment(s.
Mader agrees that in the event of nconslstenctes or contradictions. the terms and conditions of tie
solmeation dsdrmenl shall supersede and control over Bose contained in the bidders orate) regard
Mss a any statement to the contrary in a bidder lam(s)
53. Waste On. The State desires and encourages that bids -be submitted on recycled paper.
Printed an b3m Ades. Whfe the appearance of bids and professional presentation is moonant use use
of non. recyclable or non- recycled glossy paper is discouraged
14 Indemnification . In the event any article sold or detrered meter tnis purchase order is covered bl
any patent, copynght trademark. or application therefor. me vendor wit: indemnity and hold harmless
the State of Colorado Iron any and all less, cost. expenses and legal fees on account of any claims
legal actions. or wo?entents on account of menulacture. sale or use Of such anise in viation. infringe
meal or me like of trans under such patent, copyright. trademark or awlicatior.
15 Minority- owned Business Enterprise (MBE) Particlpetlon- a is the intent of me State to men
the 17% MBE lousiness was orlon goal set by Governors Executive Order 00055. 57 MBEs are
encouraged to participate as prene contractors.-sudwntraoas and/or suppliers Accordingly, are::
bidding linen. and ant venture proposals ncludvng, minority- owned businesses are strongly endes-
aged. A successful odder must complete a vendor MBE panmoalon status form. noticing suoco-
tractor/supplier panxxpawn status. beton a contract can be imalizec
PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. OBWAttapance. If the purchase order raters to your bid. BIM the purchase order is an ACCEP-
TANCE of your OFFER TO SELL Ni acmaance with to terms and condemns of the IFB/RFP. as slat-
ed in your -bid. If no bid is referenced. five -purchase order is an OFFER TO BUY, sublect to your
eaxpra ce. Much can be demonstrated -by yourpnonnance of the purchase order or by a formal
advnwldgMMnt. My COUNTER- OFFER TO SELL is automatoly construed as CANCELLATION
of me purchase order unless a change piper is issued accepting a water drier.
2. Safety Information. Al dlwniuts, equipment end materials proposed and/or prised In the perfor-
mance of This purchase -order must conform to the standards rewired by the William- Stinger
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Bidders must furnish Se Material Safely Data -Sheets
(MSDS) for any regulated chemicals. equipment or hazardous matenals el the tree d delivery
3. Charms. The vendor agrees to lumish the products and/or servos es skid accordance with the
apeodtatia s. end at the prate set tole for each aem. Nothing in the purchase order may be added to.
modeled. superseded or otherwise altered except is wound signed by en attlwaed represeMetne of
the state agency padrsig oho and adenwledged by the vendor. Each Mlpmers eaetved or ser-
vice performed ion be only upon Vie terms contained in the purchase order. notwasandng any
tans that may be contained n any invoice or other act ol vendor Other than admow edganent of a
venters change order to the purchase 010e - Delivery. In e5 acceptance of any ouotatlw otel, the sate agency is -relying M te-pranaed
de1Mt/ date. nsanafion. or menace perlonnance as material and tesc to as acceptance. In the even:
of sender's lanureto delver d pedom as and when promised, Be stale agency reserves the right p_
cancel as Order, Or any pan tercef *snout prejudice to its other rights, and yen= agrees that mid
sate agency may return all or pan d any shipment so made, and may large vendor wen any toss cr
mow* ausiaked as a result of such failure to deliver Of perform as promised. Settlement ot a pur-
chase order terminated for convenience of-Ihe-Sate not involving delay or late delivery may be
resoled by negotiated agreement In such cases, every effort will be made to reach a lair and pranot
sediment with to vendor
5. New Products. All ponds-dwnered against mis purchase order shall be newly nanutanured
and of me manufacturers current model. unless otherwise specieei
6 Quality. The Stale will be the side doge n determining 'equals' wih regard to qualny. price and
performance
7 Warrantlea. All proesnns and remedies of the Uniform Commerdal Code relating to bah implied
and expressed warranties are herewml reterreo to and made a pan or these Terms and Cendti ns and
are n addition -to any warranties -stipulated in the specifications
8 1napectlon. Receipt of products a services in response to this Purduse order can result in aulno
nzed payment on the part of fine state agency final acceptance is dependent upon completion of d..
applicable nspectiM oroceaures. Srauld the products or senxas as to meet any elsoectanreouire-
me nis the State may aarose all of as rights, including mite provided in the Uniform Commercial
Code.
9. CaabTMacount The cash discount oared -will start horn date a recent of acceptable invoice. ci
from -date ol-receipt of acceptable orooucts/semees at the specified destination by an authorized
agency representative, wtWver le ate -
50. Teas. The state agency, as puduser. is exempt from at federal mass axes under Chapter 32
ot me Internet Revenue Code (No 84. 73012310 end from all slate and local government use axes
(C.R.S. 39. 26. 114(a) and 203. as amended). Tax exempt numbers toe the soecifostate agency muy
be found elseeMre in this document Vendor is hereby notified that writs materials are purchased IC'
the beets of the State. such exemptions apply except that an certain political subdivisions Ica example
Gay of Denver) the venoor may be required to ay sales or use taxes even though the ultimate ore_
tad or unKe oprowled to the State. These sales Or use taxes will not be reimbursed by the Stare
11. Prompt Payment State law and regulations provide mat veneers will be aid wMn forty live
days eller recent of products or services and a correct notice of moon. out unless Otherwise agreed
--to by conned or special condemns of the purchase order A Sate Moray not paid Vernon forty five
days a considered delinquent and. unless otherwise agreed to. mefesl on me unpaid balance shalt cc
-Pam begirt g with the tom- sixth av at the rate of one percent per mnntn on the unpaid balance dr'.
Pact in full. A liability Shall not arise it e coed lain dispute exists es to Me agency's obigauM to pay a
-or a portion of the liability. Vendors Sall invoice the Stale separareiv for interest on delinouc
amdlntsdue. The biting Wee reference the delinquent payment. be number of days interest to cc
and and me applicable interest rate. riRel. Sec24' 30- 202(241. C.R S.. as amended
12. Assignment. Except for assignment of antitrust Claims and accounts renewable. neither party c
the contract may assign any portion of the agreement without me -prior written consent of the other.
Party. Vendor and State recogaze that in actual economic practice. antitrust violations unimateir
impact the purchaser. Therefore, vendor hereby assigns to the Stale any and all cams el may now
have or hereafter acquire under federal or state antitrust laws reating to the particular products Or Ser.
tees purchased or acquired by the State of Colorado pursuant to this purchase otter Assignment 0'
anti- trust and accounts receivabla may be made only with written nM0GI to the State
13 Indemnification. -In the event any article son or delivered under this purchase order is covered d.
am patent: upyghl, trademark, Or application morel«. Me vendor wilt indemnify and hold harness
the Stateol Colorado from any and all loss. cost, expenses and legal fees on account of any clams
legal colors, or judgements on account 01 napuacture. sale of use a such article in vialmq. inlmge
mentor me Ike Of rights under spun patent copydgnt. trademark or appacalion. II this purchase doe
is for sennces:10 the event autsonzed by aw. the contractor -shall indemnity. save. and hold harmless
Me State. its employees and agents. aganst any end all Wms. Canapes, liaalay and coon awards
ildudfg oasts. expenses, arid attorney lees incurred as a result of any ad or omission by the vend°.
oats employees, agents. snbwraadors or assignees pursuant to me terms of this auayse order
14 Independent Contractor. THE CONTRACTORNENDOR-SHALL PERFORM ITS DUTIES
HEREUNDER AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND NOT AS AN EMPLOYEE NEITHER TTIE
CONTRACTORNENDOR NOR ANY AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CONTRACTORNENDO''
SHALL BE OR SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE
CONTRACTORNENDOR SHALL PAY WHEN DUE ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT TAXES AN
INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING. INCLUDING ALL FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX AND LOCA-
HEAD TAX ON ANY MONIES PAID PURSUANT TO THIS CONTRACT. COW RACTORNENDO"
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE CONTRACTORNENDOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ENT,
TLED TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS UNLESS THE CONTRACTORNENDOR OR 2
THIRD PARTY PROVIDES COVERAE AND THAT THE STATE
OTTHERWISE PROVDESUCH COVERAGEG DOES
CONTRACTORNENDOR SHALL HAVE NO AUTO
RIZATION. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO BIND THE STATE TO ANY AGREEMENTS. LIABILITY, Q'
UNDERSTANDING EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. CONTRACTORNENDORr
SHALL PROVIDE. AND KEEP IN FORCE. WORKERS' COMPENSATION -LAND SHOW PROOF Cr
AND
E IN THE AMOUN
REQUIRED BY LAW AND SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OF CONTRA:
TORNENDOR. ITS EMPLOYEES. AND AGENTS
15 Communication. All communications. including reportsnames. and advice or any nature c
Owning administration of this purchase Order. prepared ply vendor for the State adenots use. mum .
furnished solely to me Purchasing Agent within the agency purchasing otter
16 Vendor Forms. In tne event bidder's lorm(s) Or pan(s) 01 toms are induced as an anarnmentl'
bidder agrees that in the event of nCMastenciesor contradictionsMe terms and conditions of V
soliGlation document shall supersede and control over rose contained in the Mader torm(sl regal:
less of any statement to me contrary in a budder tern,,
17. Compliance wth Laws. Bidder agrees to carol., with all applicable lateral and state Laws. re:.
alans and polices. as amended. including those regarding Discrmnation, unfair Labor ofactices 5r --
ticktack and Cdlusior.
16. Amalie -ant with Dlsablltles Act (ADA) Requirements. It this solicitation contemplates the an,
-Sion of slate services to ne pubic. the vendor shall in addnia-n to any other requirements under idle
of the Americans with Disabilities Act, comply won me Tune II rearmamentss-or rue Americans .
Dlsabefies Act ragman° the accessibility of the States services aria programs. as an exotica rears.
menu. The vendor assures that, at all times during the perfomanceol any resulting contract. no qua
tied individual web a disability shall. by reason of Mai dsabistv. be excluded Porn oaneioation in or
denied benefits of. services, programs. or ;sonnies pertomed oy me vendor or the oene0 ol the Sic--
19. Insurance. The contractor shalt obtain, and maintain at au times durng the semi of unit ourcna
order, insurance as specified in the solicitation and Snail provide proof of such covera
20 Venue. lee laws of the Stale of Colorado. U.S A. shall govern
*erinr. c2on A S 101 avouch ection win me m at -.
penomance and the legal enforcement of this purchase order n
amended. and Rues adopted to motement these statutes. coven Isis orocureme-'
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RFP/BID NO. RFP-BF-03195
MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: THE STATE OF COLORADO IS REQUIRED TO TRACK THE EXTENT OF
PARTICIPATION WITH MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS. THE BELOW INFORMATION MUST
BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID OR PROPOSAL. YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE
REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER.
1. IS YOUR FIRM MINORITY OWNED? YES NO.X-Government
(MUST BE Eli- MINORITY OWNED AND CONTROLLED)
MINORITY: AFRICAN AMERICAN; NATIVE AMERICAN; ASIAN AMERICAN;
HISPANIC; ALEUT
2. IS YOUR FIRM WOMAN -OWNED? YES NO X -Government
(MUST BE 51t WOMAN -OWNED AND CONTROLLED)
3. IF YOURS IS NEITHER A MINORITY NOR WOMAN -OWNED BUSINESS, PLEASE INDICATE,
TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY, -THE TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE OF PRODUCTS AND/OR
SERVICES THAT WILL BE PROVIDED BY:
*MINORITY -OWNED BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS AND/OR SUPPLIERS
*WOMAN -OWNED BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS AND/OR SUPPLIERS
FEIN/SOCIAL SECURITY #: 34 - 6000813
(FEDERAL EMPLOYER'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
Weld County Board of Commissioners
SIG. TURE D o _ COMPANY NAME
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Dale K. Hall P.O. Box 758
PRINTED NAME ADDRESS
Chairman
TITLE
353-3800x3353 356-3975
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Greeley, Colorado 80632
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE
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ACCEPTED.
951.633
WELD COUNTY ONE -STOP PLANNING GRANT PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL ABSTRACT
The Weld County One -Stop Planning Consortium will consist of the following primary
collaborative partners: Employment Services of -Weld County, representing the Service
Delivery Area and Job Service; Aims Community College; Economic Development Action
Partnership; Colorado Rehabilitation Services; and Weld County Department of Social Services;
Rocky Mountain SER, Carpenter Local Union, University of Northern Colorado and Eastman Kodak
Company.
Weld County has traditionally been committed to the concept of a one -stop service system for
employment and training programs and strong employer involvement in the design and delivery
of these programs. -Employment Services of Weld County currently delivers the Job Training
Partnership Act, Job Service, Jobs Opportunities and Basic Skills and Employment FirstFood
Stamp Programs. This single delivery system is based on providing an effective and efficient
delivery system throughwhichhigh quality services are provided to customers. Employment
Services of Weld County will take the role of facilitator, and provide support to the
Consortium in the implementation of the Weld County One -Stop Planning Grant.
The basic premises in planning for One -stop Career Center include the following:
o High quality basic and optional services are offered to any Colorado job seeker or
employer, regardless of economic status.
o Customers are served through a combinationofpublic, private, and fee -for service
sources.
o System is driven by customer need, rather than funding requirements, and
integrates work force development needs of adults with the educational needs of youth.
o Linkages will occur through common principles and objectives, compatiblegoverning
structures, appropriate technology, and productive human interactions.
Consortium members will be actively involved in the implementation of this grant. They will
have responsibility on one or more of the following task forces: Consumer Task Force,
Technology Task Force; Performance Task Force; or the Delivery System Task Force. Other
planning implementation methods will consist of consumer focus groups, surveys, system
inventory and reviews and visits to other one -stop career centers.
The amount of grant requested is $19,028.10.
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III: Program Narrative
Vision and Principles Weld County has traditionally been committed to the concept of a one -
stop service system for employment and training programs. Currently many of the major
programs such as are implemented through Employment Services of Weld County. This system has
been based on providing high quality services to customers through an effective and efficient
delivery system.
The Weld County Local One -Stop Career Center Planning Consortium, will look at the following
in developing the ideal One -Stop Career Center concept for Weld County:
o High quality basic and optional services offered to any Colorado job seeker or employer
regardless of economic status.
o Customers are served through a combination of public, private, and fee -for service
sources.
o Services driven by customer needs, rather than funding requirements, integrating work
force development needs of adults with the educational needs of children and youth.
o Linkages will occur through common principles and objectives, compatible governing
structures, appropriate technology, and productive human interactions.
Principals
The following Principles will be integrated in the Weld County planning process for a One -
Stop Career Center Plan:
Universality - The One -Stop Career Center will be viewed as a place to obtain information as
well as receive basic or customized services and programs which meet the customer's
employment and training needs.
Customer Choice - The One -Stop Career Center will be viewed as a place at which customers
will have a choice in how/where to get information, assessment, education and training and
job placement services within the Weld County area.
Integrations - The One -Stop Career Center will be viewed by customers as a comprehensive
integrated system of services and programs. The partners will act as neutral brokers serving
the customer, and not as specific providers of workforce development services.
Performance Based Outcomes - The One -Stop Center will establish specific outcomes for serving
customers, and will develop and define return -on -investment measures, including customer
satisfaction assessments.
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Planning Process
Local Planning Consortium - Members of the Weld County One -Stop Career Center Planning
Consortium will bring their expertise in their field of work and through their involvement
in other boards and initiatives. Thiswillexpand the level of working knowledge to include
viewpoints and planning directions for consumers in the Weld County area.
The following are members of the Consortium:
a. Service Delivery Area and Job Service Center: Linda Perez, Director; Active participant
on the Juvenile Planning Commission, Island Grove Treatment Board, Leadership Weld
County, and Northern Colorado Manufacturing and Training Network
b. Organized labor: Charlie McDonald; Member of Weld County Private Industry Council
(PIC) and various employer planning committees
c. County Social Service Office: Judy Griego, Director; Member of Human Services
Planning Project H.B. 94-1005, Weld County PIC, Centennial Developmental Services, Inc.
and Greeley/Weld Chamber of Commerce
d. Community College: Dick Wood, Dean, Continuing Education, Aims Member of the
Northern Colorado Manufacturing and Training Network, Northern Regional -Employer Planning
Group and Weld County PIC
e. Area Vocational Schools: Pat McGuire, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Colorado Tech Prep Coordinating Council, Director of Area Vocational School,
Weld/Larimer Weld School to Work Committee, and Weld/Larimer K-16 Coordinating Council
f. Four-year College or University: David Cessna, Director, Career Services, University
of Northern Colorado, and President of the Cooperative Education Association
Community -based private, non-profit organizations: Alvina Derrera, Rocky Mt. SER
Interested private for-profit and public organizations: Nancy Hill, Director,
Colorado Vocational Rehabilitation Member of the Weld County PIC and Local Human
Services Planning Project H.B. 94-1005
i. Economic Development Council: Bill Argo, President, EDAP Member of the
Weld/Greeley Chamber of Commerce, Norther Regional Employer Planning Group, Weld County
PIC
The following employer representative will be part of the local planning process:
Elly Hooker, Unit Director for Communication and Public Affairs, Eastman Kodak of Colorado,
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Member of the Greeley/Weld Chamber of Commerce and the Weld County PIC
The Consortium recognizes that additional expertise and a broad knowledge base is necessary
in the implementation of a planning process of this magnitude. Other employers, consumers
and community members will be asked to participate on task forces defined in the following
section. Participation on a task force by the Regional School -to -Work Representative will
be encouraged.
Description of Weld County's Economic Development and Labor Needs
Geographic area - Weld County encompasses approximately 4,004 square miles and is located in
the northern central portion of Colorado. There are 28 incorporated towns in Weld County,
and the County seat and principal city is Greeley. Greeley is located in the west central
part of the County and contains approximately 45% of the County's population. In 1992, Weld
County topped the state in the 'rate of growth in population' with a 4% increase. The
projected 'rate of growth' for 1994 was expected to increase at the same rate. The current
population is 141,924.
Weld County represents a highly diversified economy with a strong and stable industrial and
agriculture base, and is rated as the seventh highest agricultural county in the country.
It is estimated that 31% of the employment in the County is related to agriculture. In 1993,
new jobs were primarily in Trade (25.9) and Service (43.5%). Manufacturing had the third
largest increase in employment. It is anticipated that the 1994 data will indicate a similar
pattern of new jobs.
Some new industries recently relocating into Weld County include: Dovatron International
Inc., Ideal Fencing Corporation, Sykes Enterprises Inc., Gerard's French Bakery, Nordic Power
and Rubadue Wire Company. These new companies will create between 500 and 600 new jobs over
the next five years. The Economic Development Action Partnership estimates that over 300
jobs will be created with existing companies. Some of these employers include EFTC, Star
Pak, R.R. Donelley, and Kodak.
Seasonally unadjusted data for Weld County and Colorado shows that Weld County had higher
rates of change in employment than Colorado in 1994. Weld County's employment rose 13.06
percent over the previous year's amount, while Colorado's employment rose 7.62 percent in the
same time period. It is anticipated that the northern Colorado economy will remain healthier
and more active than the national economy during the next decade (Professor Ann Garrison,
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University of Northern Colorado, Department of Economics).
Aims Community College serves more than 17,000 students on three campuses: Greeley, Ft.
Lupton and Loveland. It offers 36 different liberal Arts Associate Degrees, 16 Occupational
Associate Degrees and 27 Occupational certificates. The Continuing Education Division
provides customized training for area employers as well as avocational classes.
The Economic Development Action Partnership, Aims Community College, Continuing Education and
Employment Services of Weld County have had a number of discussions regarding the Weld County
Labor Force. Consultations have occurred with employers, both large and small, and
associations such as the Northern Colorado Manufacturing Association and the Weld County
Private Industry Council. An ongoing concern, with all groups, is labor force availability
and the characteristics of some of the labor force who either lack the basic skills of
reading, writing, and , or the specific job skills required by employers.
In addressing this concern, Aims Community College has implemented an assessment process
called "Work Keys" which profiles the employer's jobs and identifies necessary skill levels
for math, reading, writing, listening, etc. Many employers have recruited Aims to assess
their current work force and applicants. It has been determined that approximately 75% of
the current workforce and 759 of the applicant pool do not operate at the necessary skill
level.
The Colorado First Program, offers support for employers to upgrade skills. An example of
employers receiving support last year include Star Pak, SYKES Enterprises, Inc., Burris,
and EFTC. Scheduled for the current year are Gerard's Bakery, SYKES Enterprises, Inc., R.R.
Donelley , and Absolute Fulfillment.
EFTC increased the size of its workforce by more than 150 individuals. Using dollars
provided through Colorado First, EFTC utilized Aims Community College to profile jobs, using
WorkKeys assess potential employees and to determine their skill levels. Additionally
specific programs were developed and offered for EFTC employees.
Many new and existing employers in Weld County use the services available through Employment
Services. Collaborative efforts with Economic Development Action Partnership and Weld County
Employment Services have assisted numerous employers with their employment needs.
An excellent example of this coordinated effort involves Sykes Enterprises Inc., located in
Greeley, Colorado. In its initial marketing strategies with Sykes Enterprises Inc.,
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Economic Development Action Partnership included Employment Services of Weld County's One -
Stop -Service Delivery System. Consequently, Sykes contracted the recruitment, application
taking, screening, and other services available through Employment Services of Weld County,
and, as a result, obtained a large number of their required workforce through these services.
History of Collaborative Efforts
Under the oversight of the Weld County Private Industry Council and Employment Services of
Weld County, Weld County has an effective single delivery system for Job Training Partnership
Act, Job Service, Jobs Opportunities and Basic Skills, and the Employment First Food Stamp
Programs. This collaborative effort between the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
and the Department of Social Services has been in effect for over 14 years. Within this one -
stop concept other collaborative and coordinated efforts exist with other programs such as:
the Area Agency on Aging, older worker programs; Educational Opportunity Center, providing
educational information and outreach for low income and first time college attendees; Dream
Team Talent Search Program, providing outreach and services to school dropouts; Colorado
Rehabilitation Services, providing services to persons with disabilities; and a number of
School Districts, providing school -to -work initiatives and planning projects.
Aims Community College also has successfully collaborated with the above mentioned agencies.
Aims Community College and Employment Services of Weld County have been partners in a number
of pilot projects aimed at meeting specified employer identified training needs. These
projects include a non-traditional Maintenance Mechanic Training Project, a computer literacy
project, and, most recently, a basic work enhancement project which combined basic skills
with computer skills and customer service.
Aims Community College, -Employment Services of Weld County and the Economic Development
Action Partnership have been actively involved in working with various employer groups
concerning the workforce development area. Major discussions have occurred with employers
regarding recruitment and training needs.
The Northern Colorado Manufacturing Training Network has been one method through which
employers needs have been expressed.
Aims Community College and the Economic Development Action Partnership have been coordinating
regional meetings with the Northern Colorado Chambers of Commerce and employers to focus on
regional employment and labor force needs.
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Extent/evidence of Consortium members' contributions
The following contributions will be made by Consortium members:
Employment Service of Weld County
Aims Community College
Department of Social Service
Economic Development Action Partnership
Employer
Rehabilitation Services
Rocky Mountain SER
University of Northern Colorado
Union Representative
$ 4,500
2,875
1,800
2,000
2,000
1,200
1,000
4,000
800
These contributions are primarily personnel costs, space, travel, and other associated costs
that will not be reimbursed by the planning grant.
Description of Planning Process
The Weld County Consortium will implement the planning process through the following:
Phase I Dates: September - November, 1995
Consortium Planning Meeting: In early September, 1995, the full Consortium will hold a
planning meeting to reaffirm goals and objectives, elect task force chairs, select a Task
Force Committee for on -going participation, and finalize future full consortium planning
meetings. A major portion of the meeting will be to develop a mission statement based on the
principles and vision identified earlier in the proposal. This mission statement will help
focus each task forces on the vision of the planning grant. Task Force chairs will also be
responsible to expand the task force with ad hoc members. Ad hoc members will bring
additional expertise and experience into the planning process.
Task Force Committees: There will be four Task Force Committees formed. Some of the duties
for which Task Force chairpersons will include responsibility for arranging meetings,
developing agendas, facilitating goal statements, ensuring minutes of meetings are provided
to the full consortium and completing the objectives of the task force.
Consumer Task Force: This Task Force will primarily focus on the intake process for each of
the major programs and inventory the core and optional services for assessment, training and
job placement and definitions of case management expectations for programs. Employment
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Services of Weld County currently has a single application process for Job Service, JTPA,
Jobs and Employment First. This task force will also inventory school -to -work transition
initiatives in Weld County and identify ways in which the school -to -work programs can benefit
from the One -Stop Career Center.
The objectives of this task force will be to inventory existing services, review existing
process, identify potential areas that can be modified or improved to better serve the
customers, identify potential waivers and make recommendations for the One -Stop Career Center
design report.
Technology Task Force: The objectives of this task force will inventory current technology
used in the delivery of services and identity other potential electronic -based systems, and
review applications to determine the feasibility of a uniform application. Currently
Employment Services has a single application for its major programs through the VAX system.
This eliminates the requirements for an applicant to complete more than one application or
duplicative applications between Employment Services program.
This task force will also inventory existing labor market information, linkages with economic
development, employer needs and employer input into the system.
The task force will determine the feasibility of a more uniform applications, and addressing
employer needs, identify areas that can be improved or modified, or potential waivers
requests and make recommendations for the One -Stop Careers Center design report.
Performance Task Force: The objects of this task force will be to inventory current
performance standards and outcomes, while developing outcome measurements, customer service
satisfaction measurements, rewards/incentives for good performance, sanctions for not meeting
standards, and a locally defined return -on -investment for an improved one -stop career center.
In determining performance standards and outcomes areas, the task force will look at areas
such as: wage at placement, follow-up at 13 weeks, number entering employment, number
completing training, etc. Customer satisfaction measurements will be identified which will
ensure that the One -Stop Career Center is meeting the customer's need (employers as well as
job seekers). "Return on Investment" will be reviewed. The 'investment' cost will be
reflected as programs cost; and the 'return' as increase in wages, increase in taxes paid and
reduction in welfare and food stamps.
This task force will make recommendations on existing standards to improve performance
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standard measurement, identify potential waiver areas and make recommendations for the One -
Stop Career Center design report.
Delivery System Task Force: The objectives of this task force will be to review existing
delivery systems, inventory current personnel needs, duties and responsibilities, review
budgets, improve systems, review potential technology needs or changes, evaluate possible
waivers, etc. This task force will identify potential changes for a more cost effective
system and/or improved system. Recommendations may include the need for additional
collaboration efforts, changes in duties, consolidation of services, data sharing, etc. The
Task Force will make recommendations, identify potential waivers and make recommendations for
the One -Stop Career Center design report.
To assist the Consortium and Task Forces, both focus groups and survey tools will be used to
provide additional consumer information and to provide input into the review and design of
an ideal On -Stop Career Center System.
Focus Groups: There will be at least four focus groups aimed at consumers of the employment
and training system services. Two of the focus groups will target employers and two will
target program participants. Standard questions will be asked, reflecting the principles
identified. In addition to obtaining input on the current system, focus groups will be asked
to identify aspects of the ideal system.
Surveys: Each of the consortium members will survey at least 100 of their customers to
obtain input and information similar to the focus groups.
1005 Local Human Service Committee: This Committee has, and will be, doing external local
planning for restructuring. Committee members from the employment and training area will
participate on the Task Force to enhance planning efforts and ensure duplication of efforts
does not occur.
Review of existing Models The U.S. Department of Labor has selected 10 model sites for One -
Stop Career Centers in other states. Summaries of these centers will be provided to the
Consortium members. Representatives of the Consortium will review two of these sites. Sites
will be selected based on the applicability or enhancement of one or more areas for the Weld
County design.
Phase II November, 1995
In November, based on results from other task forces, the Delivery System Task Force will
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develop a set of recommendations to be considered by the full Consortium. These
recommendations will include alternatives to enhance the current systems, suggestions on
changes to the system, and the results of task force's work. System review will be completed
on the major employment and training programs. In addition to an inventory of what is
available, road blocks to a more comprehensive one stop system will be identified.
Phase III December, 1995
In December, 1995, the full consortium will meet to finalize recommendations,
A two part report will be provided to the Colorado Work Force Coordinating Council by January
15, 1996. Part 1 of the report will address the results of the planning process,
recommendations for a One Stop career Center System. Part 2 of the report will make
recommendations on the nature and extent of services/support needs required from the state
to implement the one -stop center. This will include technology needs, specific waivers
required from federal, state or local entities, recommendation for rewards/incentives for
good performance and sanctions for not meeting standards. Any other information developed
during the planning process that may be considered essential will be identified.
Budget
The following narrative describes the budget items to be covered by the grant. This budget
has been discussed and agreed upon by One -Stop Consortium members who have endorsed the
attached letter of commitment. Funds will be used primarily to help cover the staff costs
for implementing an extensive planning process as described in this proposal. Employment
Services, acting as the fiscal agency, as well as the primary facilitator for the process,
will have the largest amount of staff time dedicated to supporting the goals and objectives
of the proposal. This will include participation on all task forces.
Personnel: The budget request funds for a part time One -Stop Career Center facilitator at
20 to 30 hours per week, from September through January 10, 1995. The facilitator will
provide administrative support to the Employment Services Director who will have primary
responsibility for the planning projects. The facilitator will assist the task force in
obtaining information, provide administrative support to task force chairpersons, help draft
the reports, and perform other duties necessary in the implementation of the planning
projects. The cost of the facilitator is approximately $4,350. The budget also requests
$5,000,00 to help cover other costs incurred by Employment Services staff which will be
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directly involved in the task forces. Employment Services have included additional staff
costs in match.
Fringe Benefits: The budget request funds for fringe benefits for the personal costs will
be approximately $1,772.00.
Contractual: The budget request $2,000 to pay consulting costs for focus group facilitator.
Travel: Funds are requested to pay for staff mileage to attend meetings regarding the
implementation of the planning grant. The mileage may be available to any Consortium member
who attends meetings outside of Greeley. The amount of mileage requested is $500.00.
Funds are requested for at least, two out-of-state trips for four consortium members. The
trips will be to visit and review two of the ten one -stop demonstration sites currently
chosen by the U.S. Department of Labor. The amount requested is $4,500.00.
Equipment: Equipment costs will be provided as match.
Supplies: The Weld County One -Stop Planning Consortium members will provide office supplies,
postage, photocopying, etc as match. Funds are requested to support meeting expenses in the
amount of $350.00 for refreshments.
Total Direct Costs: The Total Direct cost requested are $18,472.00
Indirect Costs: The indirect costs are calculated at 5% of the planning grant paid salary
and benefits for a total of $556.10.
Total Planning Grant Funds: The Total Planning grant funds request is $19,028.10.
Match Summary: The Weld County One -Stop Planning Grant Consortium members agreed to provide
non -financial support for the project, primarily in staff time and facilities. A summary
provided by each agency in located on page . The total amount of match is $
Total Grant Cost: The total grant cost is $19,028.10.
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MATCHING FUNDS ESTIMATE
OFFEROR
Weld County Board of Commissioners
ADDRESS P.O. Box 758 TELEPHONE 353-3800x3363
PROGRAM/PROJECTNAME Weld County One -Stop Planning
PROPOSED SITE Employment Services of Weld County
PeriodofAward:Sept, 1995 to January 15, 1995 AwardAmount $19,028.10
MATCHING FUNDS SOURCES
In -Kind — Please attarh explanation of the basis for determining the value of in -kind match
items.*
Source Value
1. Employment Servs of Weld Co. approx 150 hrs P 51700 = $2,500
Mtgn Rooms- Admin Support -Support Staff - atr $2,000
Aims Comm. College, approx 100 staff hrs 0 $20.00
Mtgn Rooms - Food - Copying $ 475
Support Staff S 4nn
2,000
3_ University of Northern Colorado -Staff time, Travel etc S4,000
Other Consortium member .-Staftiilne. travel etr
Cash — Please identify whether private, federal or non-federal public funds.
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3.
*In -kind contributions can consist of any or all overhead and operating costs, such as rent,
utilities, phone, personnel costs, paid from other sources, office supplies, the value of participant
supporative services paid from other sources, and so on.
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BUDGET INFORMATION
One -Stop Career Center Request for Proposal
SECTION A - Budget Sumrrwry by Categories
B
C
1. Personnel
9.350
2. Fringe Benefits (Rate %)
1.77?
3. Travel
S PI0
4. Supplies
5. Contractual
2,030
6. Other
350
7. Total, Direct Cost
(Lines 1 through 6)
8. Indirect Costs (Rate 5%)
556,10
9. Training Cost/Stipends
10. Total Funds Requested
(Lines 7 through 9)
19,028.10
SECTION B - Cost Sharing/Match Summary
B
C
1.
Cash Contribution
2.
In -Kind Contribution
3.
TOTAL Cost Sharing/Match
(Rate %)
NOTE: Use Column A to record funds requested for the initial period of performance (August -
December 1995); Column B to record changes to Column A (i.e. requests for line item changes;
and Column C to record the totals (A plus B).
(INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK OF FORM)
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1. Pet nilg-k: Show salaries to be paid for project personnel.
2. Frin_ a B� Indicate the rate and amount of fringe benefits.
3.
Travel: Indicate the amount requested for staff travel. Include funds to cover at least
one trip to Denver for project director or designee.
4. Su ie : Include the cost of consumable supplies and materials to be used during the
project period.
5. Conte : Show the amount to be used for sub contracts (except those which belong
on other lines such as supplies).
6. Sec Indicate all direct costs no clearly covered by lines 1 through 5 above, including
consultant.
7. TotalTotal D_ it C°g: Add lines I through 6.
g- Indirec? ,1: Indicate the rate and amount of indirect costs. Please include a copy of
your negotiated Indirect Cost Agreement
9.
T__:..:.,, iStinend Cost: (If applicable)
10. Total F uested: Show: Show total of lines 7 through 9.
SECTION B - Cost Sharing/Matching Summary
Indicate the actual rate and amount of cost sharing/matching when there is a cost
sharing/matching requirement. Also include percentage of total project cost and indicate source
of cost sharing/matching funds. i.e. other Federal or non -Federal sources.
NOTE: PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED COST ANALYSIS OF EACH LINE ITEM.
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Weld County Board of Commissioners
To Dale K. Hall, Chairman
Date
August 7, 1995
From Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Weld County Human Services
Subject: Weld County One -Stop Planning
Enclosed for your approval and signature is a copy of the Weld County One -Stop
Career Center Proposal.
The Proposal outlines the methods by which Weld County Employment Services, in
conjunction with other community members, will implement a planning process for
a One -Stop Service System for employment and training programs. There will be
six to eight planning areas funded throughout the state. The results of the
planning efforts will be used to help develop a state-wide system.
Total Planning Grant funds requested are $19,028.10.
If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please telephone Linda L.
Perez, at 353-3800, extension 3363.
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