- 7. All proposals become the sole property of DWIB.
- 8. The proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposal will be processed after submission as follows:
- • pre-screening will be performed by staff to insure that each proposal is responsive to the Request for • pre-screening will be performed by staff to insure that each proposal is responsive to the Request for Proposal (RFP).
- • proposers will then enter into and participate in proposal development sessions with • proposers will then enter into and participate in proposal development sessions with DOL/DET contract staff. The purpose of proposal development is to establish the “Best and Final” offer of the proposer. The process allows proposers to make necessary changes in their proposal to make it as clear and competitive as possible. The “Best and Final” offer will be the final revision of the Proposal. The proposal development period will begin on February 1, 2013 and end no later than February 22, 2013.
- 9. One copy of the “Best and Final” offer is due no later than 4:00 P.M. on February 26, 2013. They will be submitted to the Delaware Workforce Investment Board (DWIB) c/o DE Dept of Labor, Division of 4th Employment & Training, Floor, 4425 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE. 19802
- • and Final” offers will be presented by the proposer to a subcommittee of the DWIB. The DWIB • and Final” offers will be presented by the proposer to a subcommittee of the DWIB. The DWIB will decide based on that presentation, and related data, whether to fund the offer. Funding may be for all or part of the offer.
- • presentations will be made to the DWIB proposal review committees on March 26, 2013. • presentations will be made to the DWIB proposal review committees on March 26, 2013. Individual appointments will be scheduled.

##### NOTE: Handouts, promotional materials, videos, overheads, etc., are not permitted at oral presentations.

- • “Best and Final” offer will be analyzed by staff. Analysis will include a comparison with other • “Best and Final” offer will be analyzed by staff. Analysis will include a comparison with other similar offers, provider past performance, and other DWIB performance/contract placement standards. The analysis will be provided to the DWIB, which will make the decision on funding.
- • proposals will be expected to provide the services specified, at the cost proposed in the “Best • proposals will be expected to provide the services specified, at the cost proposed in the “Best and Final” offer unless further proposal development is specified by the DWIB.
- 10. The DOL/DET contract staff may submit a concern to DWIB on matters discussed in proposal development. Proposers who decide not to adjust their proposals in light of expressed concerns may comment on their justification in writing or in their oral presentation.
- 11. Proposers may request an explanation of the basis of the awarding of funds from the Executive Director of the DWIB. The request must be in writing and must be submitted within ten (10) days of the award. Proposers who feel that a provision of the WIA has been violated may file a complaint. Information on the filing of a complaint may be obtained through the DWIB office.

##### X. PROPOSAL EVALUATION

All proposals presented for DWIB consideration will be reviewed and evaluated according to the following criteria:

####### Youth Training

Demonstrated Ability (25%)

- • demonstrates the ability to operate like or similar high quality, cost effective training programs that • demonstrates the ability to operate like or similar high quality, cost effective training programs that result in high placement rates.