Illinois Community College Board Noncredit Workforce Training Initiative NOFO FY2025
IL-State-Illinois Community College BoardState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Oct 15, 2024
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 13, 2024
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Alex Weidenhamer
- (217) 558-5671
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is soliciting applications from community colleges for the FY2025 Noncredit Workforce Training Grant. The initiative provides $105,000 per college to support noncredit training and business solution initiatives that result in short-term certificates or industry-recognized credentials in in-demand sectors like manufacturing and healthcare. Required activities include offering new noncredit training, articulating transitions to credit programs, participating in the 'Behind Every Employer' campaign, and enhancing noncredit data collection. The grant period runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Applications are due by October 15, 2024, via email to [email protected] and Alex Weidenhamer.
Quarterly programmatic and fiscal reports, Success stories for an employer and a student, Noncredit data collection
Statement of Need, Work Plan, Impact, Scalability and Replicability
SUMMARY
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is soliciting applications from community colleges for the FY2025 Noncredit Workforce Training Grant.
The initiative provides $105,000 per college to support noncredit training and business solution initiatives that result in short-term certificates or industry-recognized credentials in in-demand sectors like manufacturing and healthcare. Required activities include offering new noncredit training, articulating transitions to credit programs, participating in the 'Behind Every Employer' campaign, and enhancing noncredit data collection. The grant period runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Applications are due by October 15, 2024, via email to [email protected] and Alex Weidenhamer.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Statement of Need
- Work Plan
- Impact
- Scalability and Replicability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Quarterly programmatic and fiscal reports
- Success stories for an employer and a student
- Noncredit data collection
- Submit to
- [email protected]; [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Illinois
- Reported agency
- Illinois Community College Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFO from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2024. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]; [email protected]. For questions, contact Alex Weidenhamer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFO?
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 RFO 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Alex Weidenhamer at (217) 558-5671. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Quarterly programmatic and fiscal reports, Success stories for an employer and a student, Noncredit data collection. 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: "Statement of Need, Work Plan, Impact, Scalability and Replicability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFO?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board for the complete list.
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.