Texas Register, Volume 24, Number 17, Pages 3153-3263, April 23, 1999 Page: 3,228
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Part 1, General information, provides both general background and
specific requirements governing the administration of this procure-
ment.
Part 2, Scope of this Request, describes the specific services and
performances criteria for which (DETWDB) will accept competitive
bids.
Part 3, Instructions for Preparation and Submittal of Proposals, pro-
vides the required information and format necessary for preparation
and submittal of a responsive bid. This information must be com-
pleted as specified.
Part 4, Attachments, provides the required forms and additional
instructions and information necessary for preparation and submittal
of a responsive proposal.
1.2 Background
The mission of the DETWDB is to increase the involvement of the
business community, including small business, minority business en-
terprises, and labor organizations in employment and training ac-
tivities and to increase private sector employment opportunities for
economically disadvantaged persons. Specifically to operate and ad-
minister the Job Training Partnership Act programs in the DETWDB
Service Delivery Area. The DETWDB provides employment ser-
vices and training to a twelve county area including Angelina, Hous-
ton, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San
Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler counties. The DETWDB staff is
comprised of approximately six employees on a full-time basis. The
staff consists of an Executive Director, Planner, Contract Manager-
Childcare, a Contract Manager-TANF/FSE&T/WTW/WIA, Contract
Manager-Fiscal and an Administrative Assistant. The DETWDB ad-
ministers the following programs: Job Training Partnership Act Titles
Title IIC- Funds allocated for the year-round youth program.
Title IIA- Funds allocated to serve adults
Title IIB- Funds allocated to provide summer employment training to
youth
Title III- Funds provided under the Economic Dislocation and Worker
Adjustment Assistance Act for persons who have lost jobs due to lay-
offs or plant closings.
8.0% Literacy-Special allocation of funds to provide delivery of a
basic literacy skills training.
5.0% Incentive Funds- Funding based on past program year perfor-
mance standards and available for IIA and IIC capacity building and
technical assistance activities. Other Programs
Food Stamp Employment and Training Services- Funds are used to
reduce client dependency on Food Stamps by helping them achieve
economic self-sufficiency. Childcare Management System-Federally
funded program for providing subsidized childcare too economically
disadvantaged persons.
TANF- Funds are used to reduce client dependency on public cash
assistance by helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency.
1.3 Administration of This Request For Proposal (RFP)
Funds Available: All awards are contingent upon the availability of
funds from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Audit Period: October 1, 1998-March 31, 1999
Procurement Standards: Procurement for an audit firm shall be in
compliance with Federal Circular A-102, Procurement Standards, and
the provisions of applicable Federal Law or Executive Orders, as wellas, state and local policies and for procurement. Solicitation via this
RFP shall ensure services are obtained efficiently and economically
while maintaining maximum full and open competition.
Technical Assistance: Only Fiscal Department staff will answer those
questions pertaining to clarification of the RFP. Accounting records
and prior years audit reports are available for review at the DETWDB-
Fiscal Agent's office located 274 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas.
When audit fieldwork begins, Fiscal Agent and staff will be available
to prepare schedules, pull reports and produce documents as needed.
A. Method of payment
Payment shall be made for services rendered and billed by the
Contractor and received by DETWDB.
B. Governing Provisions and Limitations
1) A response to the Request For Proposal (RFP) does not commit
Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board to a purchase
agreement or contract, or contract or to pay any costs incurred in
the preparation of such response.
2) DETWDB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals
received, to cancel this RFP in part or its entirety, and to reissue this
RFP.
3) DETWDB reserves the right to hold, and accept a proposal for a
period of 30 working days after the response deadline.
4) DETWDB reserves the right to negotiate the final terms of any and
all purchase agreements with bidders selected and such agreements
negotiated as a result of this RFP may be renegotiated and/or amended
in order to successfully meet the needs of the audit contract.
5) DETWDB reserves the right to waive any defect in this procure-
ment process or to make changes to this solicitation as it deems
necessary.
6) DETWDB will provide notifications of such changes to all bidders
of record (Distribution Log/Receipts Record) as having received or
requested an RFP.
7) DETWDB reserves the right to contact any individual; agencies
or employers listed in a proposal, to contact others who may have
experience and/or knowledge of the bidder's relevant performance
and/or qualifications; and to request additional information from any
and all proposers.
8) DETWDB also reserves the right to conduct a review of systems,
procedures, etc. of any bidder selected. This may occur prior to, or
subsequent to the award of a purchase agreement. Misrepresentation
of the proposer's ability to perform as stated in the proposal may
result in cancellation of the purchase agreement.
9) Proposers shall not, under penalty of law, offer or provide any
gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to any officer,
member, employee, or agent of the Deep East Texas Workforce
Development Board for the purpose of or having the effect of
influencing favorable disposition toward their own proposal or any
other proposal submitted hereunder.
10) No employee, officer, or agent of DETWDB shall participate
in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported
by TWC funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent would be
involved. (See OMB Circular A-102, Attachment 0, Procurement
Standards, Code of Conduct.)
11) Proposers shall not engage in any activity, which will restrict
or eliminate competition. Violation of this provision may cause a24 TexReg 3228 April 23, 1999 Texas Register
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