ICCB FY2025 Rev Up EV Community College Initiative Grant FAQ
IL-State-Illinois Community College BoardState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Sep 30, 2024
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2024
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) has issued an FAQ for the FY2025 Rev Up EV Community College Initiative Grant. The grant supports community colleges in developing, revising, or expanding programs related to electric vehicle (EV) technology and advanced manufacturing. Allowable activities include construction or renovation of program areas, purchasing equipment, curriculum development, pathway mapping, and student support services such as navigators and wraparound support. Applicants must choose between Objective A or Objective B and are required to participate in the statewide EV network facilitated by the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN). The grant period for Objective B is January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Letters of commitment from external partners, including employers and local workforce boards, are required for Objective B applications.
Letters of commitment, Quarterly completer reports, Curriculum development, Pathway mapping
Labor market data, program justification, work plan, employer and community engagement
SUMMARY
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) has issued an FAQ for the FY2025 Rev Up EV Community College Initiative Grant.
The grant supports community colleges in developing, revising, or expanding programs related to electric vehicle (EV) technology and advanced manufacturing. Allowable activities include construction or renovation of program areas, purchasing equipment, curriculum development, pathway mapping, and student support services such as navigators and wraparound support. Applicants must choose between Objective A or Objective B and are required to participate in the statewide EV network facilitated by the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN). The grant period for Objective B is January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Letters of commitment from external partners, including employers and local workforce boards, are required for Objective B applications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Labor market data
- Program justification
- Work plan
- Employer and community engagement
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Letters of commitment
- Quarterly completer reports
- Curriculum development
- Pathway mapping
- Scope location
- Illinois
- Reported agency
- Illinois Community College Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFEI from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 30, 2024. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFEI?
Most government agencies, including IL-State-Illinois Community College Board in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFEI submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Letters of commitment, Quarterly completer reports, Curriculum development, Pathway mapping. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Labor market data, program justification, work plan, employer and community engagement" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFEI?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Illinois. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.