students with disabilities in achieving measurable gains in the PETS service objectives during the period of time specified, as approved by the Division. EXAMPLE: PETS (if of of in to own and Job will be to with by group with in the of 4.0 over two days Thirty (30) will group and will be for to me . hour
APPLICATION SCORING FORM Competitive Grant for Pre-Employment Transition Services NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Applicant: Date of Review: Name of Reviewer: ALL of the criteria in this section MUST be met for an application to continue through the review process: Criteria met? YES NO The application specifies a minimum of two PETS Services. The Applicant has a minimum of three years of related experience in the specified PETS Services with students with disabilities. The Applicant is a registered business with the State of North Carolina. The Applicant has a policy on performing background checks. The application includes a Proposed Compensation Methodology. The criteria in this section shall be reviewed and scored by the RFA evaluation team members: Programmatic Requirements and Priorities Comments Possible Points Actual Score Application includes proposal for PETS Service (either learning experiences or workplace readiness training). 6 The application is detailed in explaining the specific targeted population. 3 There is evidence of the Applicant’s ability to access the specified targeted population of students with disabilities. 3 The application is detailed in explaining what geographical areas of the state will be served. 3
Organizational Capacity Comments Possible Points Actual Score The organization has enough qualified staff to provide the proposed services/program 11 The organization has quality experience related to providing proposed PETS Service and/or activities to specified targeted population. 11 The responsibilities of all and personnel, including any organizational partners, are clearly defined and appear reasonable in relation to the described processes and projected outcomes/milestones. 11 TOTAL: 33 SCORE: 100
after any discussion with the person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. In addition, the person(s) shall not participate in the final deliberation or decision regarding the matter under consideration and shall leave the meeting during the discussion of and vote of the Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing body. F. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy -- If the Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing body has reasonable cause to believe a member, officer, employee or agent has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the person of the basis for such belief and afford the person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the person's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing body determines the member, officer, employee or agent has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. G. Record of Conflict -- The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain: The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict of interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement that presents a possible conflict of interest, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings. Approved by: _______________________________________ Name of Organization _______________________________________ Signature of Organization Official _______________________________________ Date
GENERAL INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS Award or Rejection All qualified applications will be evaluated and awards made to those agencies or organizations whose capabilities are deemed to be in the best interest of the funding agency. The funding agency reserves the unqualified right to reject any or all offers if determined to be in its best interest. Cost of Application Preparation Any cost incurred by an agency or organization in preparing or submitting an application is the agency's or organizations sole responsibility; the funding agency will not reimburse any agency or organization for any costs incurred. Elaborate Applications Elaborate applications in the form of brochures or other presentations beyond that necessary to present a complete and effective application are not desired. Oral Explanations The funding agency will not be by oral explanations or instructions given at any time during the competitive process or after awarding the grant. Reference to Data Only information that is received in response to this RFA will be evaluated; reference to information previously submitted will not suffice. Titles Titles and headings in this RFA and any subsequent RFA are for convenience only and shall have no binding force or effect. Exceptions All applications are subject to the terms and conditions outlined herein. All responses will be controlled by such terms and conditions. The attachment of other terms and condition by any agency and organization may be grounds for rejection of that agency or organization's application. Funded agencies and organizations specifically agree to the conditions set forth in the Performance Agreement (contract). Advertising In submitting its application, agencies and organizations agree not to use the results therefrom or as part of any news release or commercial advertising without prior written approval of the funding agency. to Submitted Material All responses, inquiries, or correspondence relating to or in reference to the RFA, and all other reports, charts, displays, schedules, exhibits, and other documentation submitted by the agency or organization will become the property of the funding agency when received. Offer Pursuant to the provision of G.S. 143-54, and under penalty of perjury, the signer of any application submitted in response to this RFA thereby certifies that this application has not been arrived at collusively or otherwise in violation of either Federal or North Carolina antitrust laws.