New York State Department of Labor (Department)
Workforce Development and Training Division
State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 450
Albany, New York 12240
Submission Deadline: Ongoing Acceptance of Applications
The New York State Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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Questions and Answers - (Updated 1/11/07)
The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is twofold: to provide veterans in New York State access to career-ladder employment by providing On-the-Job-Training (OJT) funding opportunities for unemployed or underemployed honorably discharged veterans who served on active military duty on or after March 1, 2003; and for On-the Job Training support for businesses within New York State who hire or promote these veterans into full-time OJT positions.
New York State recognizes the valuable contributions that veterans have provided to the people and government of the United States and wishes to provide every opportunity for our veterans to resume full and satisfying lives upon their return from service to their country. Under this initiative, unemployed or underemployed honorably discharged veterans who served on active duty on or after March 1, 2003, will be provided with skill development in full-time jobs with the opportunity for retention and long-term employment. At the same time, businesses in New York State who hire or promote those identified veterans will be provided with On-the-Job Training support.
Applications will be scored on their individual merits and will not be compared to other applications. There is a maximum funding level of $50,000 per organization under this RFA. Funding is subject to the availability of funds during the federal program year (July 1st – June 30th).
Contracts will be awarded for a period of up to one year. Under certain circumstances, limited no-cost contract extensions may be approved at the discretion of the Department. Awardees will be required to provide reports documenting the outcomes of the project. Contract payment will be on a reimbursable basis. Contractors must promptly submit vouchers for reimbursement of costs that have been incurred and paid in accordance with the approved budget.
The New York State Department of Labor is New York State's primary advocate for job creation and economic growth through workforce development. The Department administers New York's unemployment insurance system and labor exchange system. The Department also oversees state worker protection programs, including enforcement of safety and health regulations in the public sector, state labor laws and federal statutes related to working conditions, wages and hours, and laws related to Public Work. The Department of Labor serves as the State's principal source for labor market information and offers a variety of services designed to help businesses find workers and people find jobs. Additional information regarding the Department can be found at http://www.labor.state.ny.us/.
New York State has a vision of a highly skilled workforce prepared by a system that readily connects businesses and job seekers and assists business in economic growth. The New York State Workforce Development and Training Division oversees the implementation of New York's Workforce Development System; has oversight responsibility for the Workforce Investment Act; and administers programs which have businesses and job seekers as their primary customers. The System:
Additional information regarding Workforce Development and Training Division can be found at http://www.workforcenewyork.com/.
The Governor and the New York State Workforce Investment Board (State Board) have reserved approximately $2 million of Workforce Investment Act (WIA), State Level Activities funds to train unemployed and underemployed honorably discharged veterans serving on active duty on or after March 1, 2003 under this RFA.
In order to be considered for an award, an applicant must:
The On-the-Job Training positions under this grant must be for full-time, permanent employment (defined in this RFA as 35 hours per week). Grant recipients under this RFA may not be in violation of any local, state, or federal law and may not be experiencing abnormal labor conditions such as a strike, layoff of workers or reduction of work hours.
Since veterans may be eligible to receive GI Bill benefits while participating in an approved OJT program applicants that are awarded under this RFA should encourage their veteran employees to contact the New York State Division of Veterans Affairs (NYSDVA) in order to identify what additional GI Bill Benefits they may be eligible for. Contact can be made with NYSDVA on-line at www.veterans.state.ny.us or by toll free telephone at 1-888-VETS NYS (1-888-838-7697)
Please note: OJT started prior to an award being made under this RFA will not be considered. Additionally, OJT approved by NYSDVA is required to undergo review and approval by NYSDOL prior to approval under RSVP.
Note: Seasonal employment or employment based on the addition of commission or tips to a sub-minimum wage base salary may not be considered for this OJT program. Wage calculations to determine employer OJT reimbursement may not include payment for holiday or overtime hours worked.
Should an award be made, the contractor will be responsible for submitting vouchers for reimbursement as well as reporting outcome information. Consultants, training providers, trade organizations and other third party entities are not eligible to apply for Reemployment Services for Veterans Program (RSVP) funds on behalf of other organizations.
If separate operations or locations of an eligible business want to apply separately, they may do so only if they have different Federal Employer Identification Numbers (FEINs). Please note that if, in the opinion of the Department, an organization, company or corporation has its different branches, locations and/or related companies under separate names and/or FEINs, but all such branches, locations and companies are part of the greater whole, the entity and its components are only eligible for one RSVP grant per program year (determined by contract end date as described below), not one per location.
Applicants will be asked to document the extent to which they have received funds for training (including E-Learning slots) from any government source within the past three years and the use and outcomes derived from the funds. If other training funds were received, applicants will have to provide information on the source agency, date of receipt, amount received, intended trainees, course of study, status of the funding, and any other pertinent information. Outcomes and expenditures for training grants that the applicant(s) received from any public funds will be evaluated during the review process. Poor outcomes and/or expenditures may result in the rejection of an application. Please note that requests will not be considered from businesses which have received funds under previous training initiatives and for which the terms of those prior contract outcomes have not been met or completed.
Note: Trainees under this initiative are required to remain in the employ of the contractor for a minimum of one year after the individual’s training is completed. Failure to retain trainees for the one year period due to layoff, plant closing or relocation may result in the NYS Department of Labor recapturing funds reimbursed to the contractor for the OJT.
Applicants will be required to assure that they will utilize their local One-Stop Center to identify qualified prospective candidates for training. A qualified training candidate, for the purposes of this RFA, is considered to be an honorably discharged veteran who served on active duty on or after March 2003. Certain Transitioning Service Members who are on terminal leave from military service may also be qualified. A contractor receiving an award under this RFA will be required to produce proof of their prospective trainees’ military service during the identified time period (DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Transitioning Service Members who have not yet received a DD 214 can obtain a Commanders Letter as proof of military service. A listing of One-Stop Service Centers, by county, in New York State is available on the NYSDOL Workforce Development website: http://www.workforcenewyork.com/lwiacontacts.htm.
All OJT trainees under this RFA must be registered in the New York State One Stop Operating System (OSOS), which is our case management system, in order for reimbursement for training activities to occur, whether or not the applicant utilizes their local One-Stop Center to identify qualified candidates for training. The award winner/contractor must register any training candidates who have not been identified through the local One-Stop Center with OSOS upon hiring the training candidates.
The Department of Labor's Workforce Development and Training Division will oversee the implementation of the contract(s) resulting from this RFA. Program Unit staff will also maintain contact with the selected contractor and monitor performance of the contract. Funding for the activities outlined in this RFA will come from federal funds and is subject to State and federal legislative appropriation.
It is the intent of this RFA that all of the training funds be invested in the training of veteran employees located in New York State.
OJT is training by an employer that is provided to a paid employee while engaged in productive work, only in a job based work setting that: provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job; provides reimbursement to the employer of up to 50% of the wage rate of the participant for the extraordinary costs of providing the training and additional supervision related to the training; and is limited in duration as appropriate to the occupation for which the participant is being trained, taking into account the content of the training, and the prior work experience of the participant, and the training plan for the participant, as appropriate.
There is a required employer match of at least 50% of trainee wages for OJT funded under the Workforce Investment Act. However, this RFA has been designed to require an employer match ranging from 50% to up to 75% based on the wage rate of the trainee. This employer match must be identified in the application budget forms.
Reimbursement for trainee wages will be based on the following:
| Trainee Wage | Maximum Reimbursement Percentage | Minimum Required Employer Match |
|---|---|---|
| $6.75/ Hour – $7.99/Hour | 25% | 75% |
| $8.00/ Hour - $8.99/ Hour | 30% | 70% |
| $9.00/ Hour - $9.99/ Hour | 35% | 65% |
| $10.00/ Hour - $10.99/Hour | 40% | 60% |
| $11.00/ Hour - $11.99/ Hour | 45% | 55% |
| Equal to or greater than 12.00/Hour | 50% | 50% |
There is no minimum number of trainees. Individuals trained under the contract will be eligible to receive OJT for a maximum of 26 weeks. There are no funds available for administrative costs. While your OJT program may require more than six months for the veteran to achieve job mastery, this program will only provide OJT reimbursement for the first six months of training in accordance with the schedule above. Please note: OJT started prior to an award being made under this RFA will not be considered.
While limited no-cost contract extensions may be granted at the Department's discretion, these funds are subject to federal expenditure requirements which, if not met, require the Department to return funds to the federal government. If the Department does not observe any training activity in the first three (3) months of a contract, the Department reserves the right to de-obligate/rescind contract funds. Contracts will be paid on a reimbursable payment basis (a contractor that is awarded a contract must first pay the trainee wages and then submit a voucher to the Department for reimbursement). Proof of a trainee’s military service during the period of time targeted, on or after March 2003, must be provided in the form of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or a Commanders Letter, for Transitioning Service Members, in order for reimbursement for training wages to occur. Additionally, trainees must be registered at the local One-Stop Center in the New York State OSOS system in order for the contractor to obtain reimbursement for their training. Award grantees will be required to provide reports at intervals specified by the Department.
Applicants may submit questions via electronic mail (onestop@labor.state.ny.us), fax (518-485-2577) or by mail to the address provided below. Questions regarding this RFA will be accepted continuously. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All inquiries should include the following reference: RFA #9M, Reemployment Services for Veterans Program (RSVP). Answers to all questions will be posted on the Workforce New York web site (http://www.workforcenewyork.com/) on an ongoing basis. Prospective applicants may obtain a hard copy of the questions and answers upon request.
Applications must be submitted to the Department electronically via the Workforce New York web site (http://www.labor.state.ny.us/rsvp/). Please complete all of the fields in the document and follow the directions for submittal. The application will automatically be delivered to the Department of Labor. Eligible organizations must submit the Responsibility Questionnaire (see VII. RFA Attachments, Attachment 2), Appendix D: Federal and State Certifications (see VII. RFA Attachments, Attachment 4) and Notice to Individuals Submitting Applications (see VII. RFA Attachments, Attachment 6), - executed with original signatures - by mail to the Department at:
Mr. Dennis Pallozzi, Workforce Programs Manager 1
New York State Department of Labor
Workforce Development and Training Division
State Office Building Campus
Building 12, Room 450
Albany, New York 12240
Attention: Reemployment Services for Veterans Program
These documents must be received within 5 calendar days of the electronically submitted application. Applications will not be reviewed by the Department until these documents are received. Photocopied signatures are not acceptable.
Applicants must use the pre-set font size in the electronic application and may not exceed the pre-set page limitations programmed into the electronic application. If the number of trainees planned for exceeds what the budget section of the electronic application can hold, please put the balance of the trainees onto a second application (under a different user ID and password) and submit the second application at the same time as the first. Applications may not be submitted if the applicant is not ready to hire and begin training activities. Those applicants that receive an award must be prepared to enter into contract negotiations immediately, and begin training upon execution of the contract. The Department reserves the right to rescind the award of any grantee that is unable or unwilling to begin conducting their training activities immediately following contract execution (defined as formal approval by the Office of the State Comptroller).
Applicants must comply with the Standard Clauses for all New York State Contracts (Appendix A) and New York State Department of Labor General Terms and Conditions (Appendix C) which will be incorporated into the contract of any successful bidder (see VII. RFA Attachments).
Application reviews and award decisions will be made on an ongoing basis. All applicants will receive a letter informing them of the decision on their application. Successful applicants will be contacted by contract development staff of the Department. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their application’s status along with reasons for the decision. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply for funding.
In order for an application to be considered, the applicant business must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Section I (C., Program Description/Eligibility Requirements), and include all the required documents and information requested below.
The electronic application consists of two parts – a technical section and a budget section. The training needs and costs are defined by the employer and are reviewed by the Department. All proposed expenditures must be reasonable, necessary and clearly relate to the purposes and activities of the project as described in the project narrative.
Applicants must indicate acceptance and compliance with eleven assurances. Failure to meet these minimum requirements will result in an automatic rejection of the application, and scoring will not proceed.
The application must fully describe, identify and document the type of training, the need for training, the training plan of the training including the length and schedule of each component of the training, a comparison of the trainee wage with wages that are currently in force in the company, the transferable skills to be acquired by the trainees and the role of the supervisor as well as identification of the supervisor. The applicant must also provide assurance that they will utilize their local One-Stop Center to identify qualified prospective candidates for training.
The application must clearly demonstrate the proposed outcomes of the program for the trainees including the wages for the full-time position resulting from the training, a description of how the skills received in the training will lead to career ladder employment, a description of future earning scenarios, and how those outcomes will be measured and tracked.
Training costs must be clearly identifiable with the training schedule provided in the Program Design section of the application. The Reimbursement Schedule provided under Section II, (Description of Services Sought, A. On-the-Job Training Costs) must be correctly utilized based on the planned trainee wage, the number of training hours per week and the length of the training. In all cases, the applicant must show that the required trainee wage match will correctly offset the reimbursable wage from the Reimbursement Schedule.
RSVP funding supports only OJT which is considered training by an employer that is provided to a paid participant while engaged in productive work only in a job-based work setting that: provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job via structured training opportunities; provides reimbursement to the employer of up to 50% of the wage rate of the participant for the extraordinary costs of providing the training and additional supervision related to the training; and is limited in duration as appropriate to the occupation for which the participant is being trained, taking into account the content of the training, and the prior work experience of the participant, and the service strategy of the participant as appropriate. There is a required employer match of at least 50% of trainee wages for OJT. This employer match must be identified in the application budget forms.
Electronic Application (See page 1 of this RFA)
Responsibility Questionnaire (See section VII. RFA Attachments, Attachment 2)
Federal and State Certifications (See section VII. RFA Attachments, Attachment 4)
Notice to Individuals Submitting Applications (See section VII. RFA Attachments, Attachment 6)
All applications and accompanying documentation will become the property of the State of New York and will not be returned. The content of each business’s application will be held in strict confidence during the evaluation process, and no details of the application will be discussed outside of the evaluation process. The successful business’s application and portions of the RFA deemed applicable by the Department will be made part of the contract. Therefore, an official authorized to commit the company to a contract must sign the application documents.
Bidders should be aware of the requirements of WIA, Section 505 which provides that WIA funds may not be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the funds the entity will comply with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.). It is the sense of Congress that, to the greatest extent practicable, all equipment and products purchased with WIA funds should be American made. See WIA, Section 505 – Buy American Requirements set forth as Attachment 5 (See section VII. RFA Attachments of this RFA).
All applications received shall be subject to an evaluation by the New York State Department of Labor which will conduct a Technical and Budget review. The following components of section IV. Application Requirements, (A) Technical Section, and (B) Budget Section, are specifically referenced in the electronic application. Narrative responses in the electronic application document must provide the information and assurances detailed below. Failure to provide complete answers may result in a failing grade for the application.
Please note: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and the review process will be pass/fail rather than a numeric score. The Department has set aside sufficient funding to support the estimated demand for this program in the current year. However, if federal WIA funding becomes limited in future years, if interest is limited as evidenced by lack of response to this RFA, or if there is no longer a valid need for the services, the program will be suspended with adequate notice in the New York State Register and also posted on the Workforce New York web site (http://www.workforcenewyork.com/). Those applications that are received after the suspension date will not be given funding consideration. Upon review, if the Department determines to continue this program with limited funds, a new Request for Application would be issued outlining a competitive award process.
The evaluation process will be conducted as follows:
No points will be awarded for this section. Failure to meet these minimum requirements will result in an automatic rejection of the application.
The applicant business must attest that the following assurances have been met:
The application fully describes, identifies and documents:
The application fully describes:
The application fully describes:
Each application will be scored on its individual merit and will not be compared to other applications. Applications must first meet all minimum eligibility requirements. Department staff will score the balance of the application. The total score will result in either a passing or failing grade. All applicants will receive a letter informing them of the decision on their application. Successful applicants will be contacted by our staff to begin the contract development process which will also include the development of an RSVP OJT Agreement between the successful applicant and the trainee.
The Department may award a contract for any or all parts of an application. Any disallowed costs will be costs that are not permitted under the requirements of this RFA. Applications must first meet all minimum eligibility requirements. As Reemployment Services for Veterans Program is funded with New York State's WIA Statewide Activities funds, applications are reviewed within the context of the need identified and the workforce to be upgraded. All applicants will receive a letter informing them of the decision on their application and successful applicants will be contacted by contract development staff.
Once a contract has been developed and formally executed, funds will be released to the applicant on a cost reimbursement basis. Vouchers must be submitted to the Department on the prescribed forms before payment is made to the contractor. In order for cost reimbursement to occur, certain records must be kept and specific documents submitted. Reimbursement requirements will include: proof of a trainee’s military service during the period of time targeted, on or after March 2003, in the form of the previously identified DD 214 and DD 21 forms; proof that project training costs were incurred during the period covered by the voucher; cumulative project training costs; trainee wage data such as employee name, Social Security number, payroll check number, date and amount; and the period covered by the check. Additionally, trainees must be registered at the local One- Stop Center in the New York State OSOS system in order for the contractor to obtain reimbursement for their training. Award advances will not be provided.
Applications will be continuously accepted until further notice (see V. Selection Criteria and Criteria, A. Evaluation of Applications).
If you are awarded a contract, you will be required to submit certain forms and comply with the following information.
The Department of Labor recognizes the need to take affirmative action to ensure that Minority and Women business enterprises and minority and women employees are given the opportunity to participate in providing goods and services sought by the Department. This opportunity for full participation in our free enterprise system by traditionally, socially and economically disadvantaged persons is essential to obtain social and economic equality and improve the functioning of the State economy. Accordingly, it is the policy of the Department to foster and promote the full participation of such individuals and business firms in the Department's contracting program.
The proposer, by bidding on this contract, acknowledges his or her understanding and support for the social policy herein stated and pledges to fully cooperate with the State of New York in the implementation of this policy, and further to exert a good faith effort to solicit and obtain the participation of such individuals and firms as subcontractors, suppliers, and employees on this contract.
In accordance with Article 15-A of the Executive Law of the State of New York, the Department has established a goal of 4% participation by New York State Certified Minority and 2.5% participation by New York State Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) as subcontractors and/or suppliers in the proposed project to be awarded through this RFA. This requirement can be met through normal purchasing of supplies, travel services and/or equipment.
The Department will assist the bidder in identifying New York State certified M/WBE firms within the bidder’s geographic area. Periodic compliance reports to the Department will be required on a quarterly schedule. Payment may be contingent upon timely submission of these reports.
For more information on the administrative requirements see Appendix C, New York State Department of Labor's General Terms and Conditions.
The Department will not be liable for any costs of work performed in the preparation and production of a proposal, or for any work performed prior to the formal execution of a contract. By submitting a proposal, the bidder agrees not to make any claims for, or have any right to, damages because of any misunderstanding or misrepresentation of the specifications, or because of any misinformation or lack of information. The Proposals shall become the property of the State of New York.
The bidder warrants that it has carefully reviewed the needs of the State as described in the RFA, its attachments and other communications related to the RFA and that it has familiarized itself with the specifications and requirements of the RFA and warrants that it can provide such services as represented in bidder's proposal. The bidder agrees that it will perform all of its obligations in the resultant contract in accordance with all applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations and policies now or hereafter in effect.
The bidder affirms that the terms of the RFA and the attachments do not violate any contracts or agreements to which it is a party, and that its other contractual obligations will not adversely influence its capabilities to perform under the contract.
If electronic files are to be exchanged as a part of this proposal or as a product of the contract, they must conform to agency policy and guidelines.
Bidders may be requested to provide evidence that the award of the contract from this RFA will not result in a conflict of interest with regard either to other work performed by the contractor, or to potential conflict of interest among specific contractor staff or subcontractors.
All materials developed with funding provided by the State and all proposals, work plans and budget become the property of New York State. All materials produced, either in whole or in part, through funding provided by New York State shall belong exclusively to the Department and to the State of New York. The Department may use any of the materials developed with project funds for any Department or other State purpose.
By submission of its bid, the successful bidder warrants that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and that it does not discriminate in its employment and business practices on any of the bases provided in the New York State Human Rights law or any applicable federal laws. In addition, the successful bidder agrees to the assurances contained in the attached Federal Certifications (Attachment 4).
The payment of interest on certain payments due and owed by the State may be made in accordance with the criteria established in Article XI-A of the State Finance Law.
Upon receipt of necessary State approvals an award letter will be issued by the Department to the successful bidder advising them of a contract award. A contract defining all deliverables and the responsibilities of the contractor and the Department will then be developed for signature by both parties and for approval and processing in accordance with State policy and practice.
NOTE: The contract does not become legally binding upon the State of New York until it is executed by the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
After receipt of the contract award letter, each successful bidder must provide the Department with proof of compliance with workers’ compensation and disability insurance coverage requirements set forth in Sections 57 and 220(8) of the Workers’ Compensation Law.
To comply with the coverage provisions of Section 57 businesses must be legally exempt from obtaining workers’ compensation insurance coverage; or obtain such coverage from insurance carriers; or be self-insured or participate in an authorized group self-insurance plan. All successful bidders must provide one of the following forms to the Department:
To comply with the coverage provisions of Section 220(8) businesses may: be legally exempt from obtaining disability insurance coverage; obtain such coverage from insurance carriers; or be self-insured. All successful bidders must provide one of the following forms to the Department:
Publicity includes, but is not limited to, news conferences, news releases, advertising, brochures, reports, discussions and/or presentations at conferences or meetings. The inclusion of our materials, our agency name, or other such reference to New York State and/or The Department of Labor in any document or forum is considered publicity. News releases or any other public announcements regarding this project may not be released without prior approval from the Department.
The purpose of New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), which is contained in Public Officers Law Sections 84-90, is to promote the public’s right to know the process of governmental decision making and to grant maximum public access to governmental records. Thus, a member of the public may submit a FOIL request for contracts awarded by the State or for the proposals submitted to the State in response to Requests for Proposals. After formal contract award, the proposal of the successful bidder and the proposals of non-successful bidders are subject to disclosure under FOIL. However, pursuant to Section 87(2)(d) of FOIL, a State agency may deny access to those portions of proposals or portions of a successful bidder’s contract which “are trade secrets or submitted to an agency by a commercial enterprise or derived from information obtained from a commercial enterprise and which if disclosed would cause substantial injury to the competitive position of the subject enterprise.” Please note that information which you may claim as proprietary, copyrighted or rights reserved is not necessarily protected from disclosure under FOIL.
If there is information in your proposal which you claim meets the definition set forth in Section 87(2)(d), you must so inform us in a letter accompanying your proposal.
The successful bidder shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), codified at Title 42 of the United States Code, section 12101 et seq. and associated regulations, including, but not limited to, those located in 28 C.F.R. Part 36. The successful bidder shall comply with all applicable requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law, codified in the Executive Law sections 290 301 and applicable regulations implemented pursuant to that law. The successful bidder shall warrant to the Department that the successful bidder is in compliance with both the ADA and its regulations and the New York State Human Rights Law and its regulations. Any products developed as a result of this RFA must be in a format that can be converted for use by individuals with disabilities to meet the reasonable accommodation standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
All work conducted under this contract must be in compliance with the Department's policies and procedures set forth in Appendix C, New York State Department of Labor's General Terms and Conditions. In addition, the successful bidder must agree to the terms specified in the document entitled “Appendix A, Standard Clauses for all New York State Contracts.”
Article 11 of the New York State Finance Law requires that competitive bids be awarded to responsive and responsible bidders. In order to fulfill this requirement, you must complete the "Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire" (Attachment 2). By signing the bid proposal, you hereby authorize the Department to review any records in its possession concerning your organization including, but not limited to, wage records, unemployment insurance records, public works records, labor standards and safety and health records. Based on the responses you provide, the Department will determine whether your organization is a responsible bidder. If you are disqualified based on a determination of non-responsibility, you will be notified in writing and may appeal the determination in writing within 10 days to the Commissioner. If you fail to identify a violation and the Department discovers the failure to disclose such violation, your contract may be terminated immediately upon written notice.
The contract budget can be modified, upon mutual agreement of the parties, during any term by written amendment.
The Department reserves the right to cancel the contract or any part thereof, at any time, upon thirty (30) days written notice. If, in the judgment of the Department, that Contractor fails to perform the work in accordance with the contract, the Department may terminate the contract immediately by written notice for cause. The Department may elect to suspend contract performance or provide a cure period prior to termination.
Reservation Clauses
The Department, in order to serve the best interests of the State, reserves the right to:
The Department of Labor, on behalf of the State Workforce Investment Board, reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award based on the quality of applications received and the availability of funds.
This RFA does not commit the New York State Department of Labor to award any contracts, pay the cost incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFA, or to procure or contract services.
The Department of Labor reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications that do not completely conform to the instructions given in this RFA.
Submission of an application will be deemed to be the consent of the applicant to any inquiry made by the Department of Labor or third parties with regard to the applicant's experiences or other matters relevant to the application.
The Department reserves the right to reject, based upon experience and outcomes under prior and current grant programs, certain training providers during contract negotiation.
| Attachment | Document Title | Required to be completed and submitted by mail with original signatures? |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 | Appendix A: Standard Clauses for All New York State Contracts | No |
| Attachment 2 | Responsibility Questionnaire | Yes |
| Attachment 3 | Appendix C: New York State Department of Labor General Terms and Conditions | No |
| Attachment 4 | Appendix D: Federal and State Certifications | Yes |
| Attachment 5 | Workforce Investment Act Section 505 and Regulations Section 663.715 | No |
| Attachment 6 | Notice to Individuals Submitting Applications | Yes |
| Attachment 7 | WIA Regulations: Sections 663.595, 663.700, 663.705, 663.710 | No |