North Central Texas Council of Governments Child Care Professional Development Training RFQ# NCT-2017-33

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

REQUEST FOR QUALFICATIONS

Child Care Professional Development Training Services

RFQ# NCT-2017-33

ISSUANCE DATE: September 13, 2017

DUE DATE: October 5, 2017

By 12:00pm Central Standard Time

North Central Texas Council of Governments 616 Six Flags Drive

Post Office Box 5888 Arlington, Texas 76005-5888

(817) 695-9184 Relay Texas: (800) 735-2989 (TDD)

(800) 735-2988 (Voice) An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities

North Central Texas Council of Governments Child Care Professional Development Training RFQ# NCT-2017-33

INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) serves as the Administrative Entity and Grant Recipient for the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, dba Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT). The North Central Texas Workforce Board, comprised of community representatives appointed by local elected officials, sets the strategic direction and provides policy guidance and oversight of the programs delivered by Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas. NCTCOG is responsible for the administration of approximately $64 million in state and federal funds and provides a variety of services to employers and job seekers through a network of Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Workforce Centers in the North Central Texas 14 county workforce development area (Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell and Wise counties). Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas currently has agreements with over 650 child care providers (child care centers, registered and licensed home care) and provides subsidized child care services to over 7,000 children per day. Please visit www.dfwjobs.com for more information about our services. NCTCOG is issuing a Request for Qualifications for Child Care Training Vendors to provide Professional Training Services. Respondents may be called upon to provide training in any of the 14 counties we serve: Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell and Wise counties. Professional Training Services Professional Training Services will enhance long-term quality improvements, build upon minimum required licensing standards and promote school readiness at licensed child care centers and homes and registered family homes. Professional Training services will be delivered as a training session which will range from 2-6 hours in duration. The requested training topics are those that correspond with the Texas Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners and Administrators: Texas Core Competencies for Administrators

o Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Organization o Business and Operations Management o Human Resource Leadership and Development o Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Environment o Implementing a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and Environment o Instituting Family and Community-Centered Programming

Texas Core Competencies for Practitioners o Child Growth and Development o Responsive Interactions and Guidance o Learning Environments, Planning Framework, Curriculum, and Standards o Supporting Skill Development o Observation and Assessment o Diversity and Dual Language Learners o Family and Community Relationships o Health, Safety, and Nutrition o Professionalism and Ethics

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Times of presentations will vary between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturdays, or occasionally, between 6:00 pm and 9:30 pm on weekdays. NCTCOG will be responsible for scheduling all dates, times and locations with each successful respondent upon acceptance of each proposed topic. We will also provide all publicity for each training session. Attendance will be limited to no more than 50 people for each Saturday or weekday training session. Professionals who are eligible to present these training or conference sessions must have practical experience in child care centers, family child care settings, or early care settings. You must also have experience in providing training to adult learners. Trainings/trainers must comply with the following guidelines: • Be appropriate and relevant to the age of the children cared for by a provider; and

• Delivered by a trainer who meets one of the following qualifications:

Registered with the Texas Early Care and Education Career Development System’s

Texas Trainer Registry at http://www.uth.tmc.edu/tececds/; An instructor who teaches early childhood development or another relevant course at a

public or private secondary school or at a public or private institution; A state agency employee with relevant expertise (e.g., child care licensing or state

health services); or Has at least two years of experience working in child development, a child development

program, early childhood education, a childhood education program, or a Head Start or Early Head Start program and: has been awarded a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or holds at least an associate’s degree in child development, early childhood education,

or a related field. Trainers will be paid $100.00 per training hour. This payment rate is all inclusive and no other expenses will be paid. Trainers will be responsible for the following for each training session selected:

• Audio/Visual Equipment • Preparing curricula • Tracking attendance/Sign-in sheets • Handout materials • Conducting instruction • Pre/post testing • Evaluations of training by attendee • Set up and cleanup of training rooms (Minimal)

Evaluation Criteria All services solicited under this RFQ shall be procured under the competitive method and reviewed for compliance with this RFQ to ensure that all required documentation has been submitted. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the submission being determined “Non-Responsive”.

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This is a cost reimbursement contract. No specific obligation of funds is made under this contract. A selection will include one (1) or more vendors to provide these services and will be with responsible bidders whose submissions are determined to be most advantageous to NCTCOG, with price and other factors considered. Submissions must receive a minimum score of 70 to be considered for award. The responses which have been determined to meet the minimum qualifications for selection, based on score, will be included in a Vendors List. NCTCOG will contact the appropriate vendor(s) to arrange the needed services. Additional information may be requested at that time. Review and evaluation will be based on the following: Qualifications – 40 points Proposals will be scored based on the history of the organization or training services and the evidence of qualifications as listed in the proposer’s completed Trainer Certification Form, resume, college transcript(s), and current credential(s). Quality of Services as identified in the RFQ – 40 points Proposals will be scored based on the content and layout of the proposed service/training as written in the Training Proposal Form (including additional documentation). Proposals must fulfill one of the requested training topics identified in the RFQ. Demonstrated Effectiveness (Past Performance) – 20 points Proposals will be scored based on the proposer’s letters of recommendation regarding his/her training abilities and the length of time the proposer has delivered services/trainings to adult learners. Use of Historically Underutilized Business - 5 Points Certified Historically Underutilized Businesses must include the Certification as a part of the submission. Selection Process The selection process shall be in accordance with federal procurement principles and the TWC Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts, which requires “full and open competition”, fair and equal treatment, and “arms length” relationships with all potential proposers. These principles are addressed in the Board’s policies and procedures, which require that: (1) selection of a service provider shall be made on a competitive basis to the extent practicable; (2) the process be conducted according to strict ethical standards, including a code of conduct for Board members and staff, and a policy to guard against “real or apparent” conflicts of interest; (3) confidentiality and non-disclosure of proposal information are maintained prior to the procurement decision; (4) a policy of openness and access to public records apply after the decision; and (5) fairness and objectivity are maintained in evaluation of proposals, selection, negotiations, and contract management. Positive efforts shall be made to utilize small, minority and female owned or operated organizations in the provision of services. These efforts shall allow those sources maximum feasible opportunity to compete for a contract. Awards shall be made only to responsible bidders who have demonstrated ability to perform based on delivering comparable or related services, staff and organizational qualifications including a satisfactory record of past performance, the ability to meet the requirements of this RFQ, and any applicable regulations of the Board's funding sources.

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You must complete the following attachments completely to be considered as a trainer: Attachment A – Training Proposal Form – Please submit for each training proposed. Attachment B – Trainer Certification Form – Please complete for each proposed trainer. *Attachment C – Certifications of Offeror *Attachment D – W-9 Form Attachment E – Proposal Submittal Checklist *Resume – If multiple trainers are presenting then each must submit a resume. *Letters of Recommendation – Include two letters of recommendation *College Transcript and Current Credential – Include a copy of your college transcript and a copy of any current credentials. *If these documents have been submitted to NCTCOG within the last 2 years and remain current, and you verify with our office that this information is in our files, you may omit these documents from your proposal. Placement of you on our vendors list does not commit NCTCOG to use you as a Vendor. Only one original of your proposal is required. All vendors will be notified of the status of their proposal no later than October 20, 2017. Responses to this RFQ are due in our office by Thursday, October 5, 2017 at noon (12:00pm) Central Standard Time. Proposals may be mailed or hand-delivered. Interested parties should submit a written proposal to:

USPS standard mailed proposals directed to:

Hand-delivered, FedEx, UPS, and USPS overnight proposals directed to:

Angela Alcedo Angela Alcedo Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas North Central Texas Council of Governments P.O. Box 5888 600 Six Flags Drive, Suite 300 Arlington, Texas 76005-5888 Arlington, Texas 76011 Dial extension 7184 from Lobby phone

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the sender to verify receipt of proposals submitted. Any responses received after this deadline shall be deemed non-responsive. Please direct all questions regarding this RFQ by email to Morgan Armstrong at marmstrong@dfwjobs.com by Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Responses to questions will be posted on the Procurement and Vendors page of our website by Friday, September 29, 2017. Funding for this project is made available by Texas Workforce Commission and Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas.

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Service Period The resulting contract will include an initial term of three (3) years. The NCTCOG reserves the right to negotiate up to two (2) one-year contract extensions without further procurement, based on the needs of our 14 county region, demonstrated performance, quality of services and the availability of funds. This will be a cost reimbursement contract. No specific obligation of funds will be made under this contract. Prices quoted for training will remain in effect for this time period. Governing Provisions and Limitations A. The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to ensure uniform information in the selection

of service providers and procurement of services. A response to this RFQ is not to be construed as a purchase agreement or contract, or as a commitment of any kind, nor does it commit the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to pay for costs incurred prior to the execution of a formal contract unless such costs are specifically authorized in writing by NCTCOG.

B. NCTCOG and the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board reserve the right to accept or

reject any or all proposals received, to cancel this RFQ in part or in its entirety, and to reissue this RFQ. C. Unless the proposer specifies in its proposal, the NCTCOG and North Central Texas Workforce

Development Board may award the contract for any items/services or group of items/services in the RFQ and increase or decrease the quantity in the RFQ.

D. The NCTCOG and the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board reserve the right to hold

and select any application that has been submitted in compliance with the previously stated deadline for a period of ninety (90) days after the response deadline.

E. The NCTCOG and the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board reserve the right to

negotiate the final terms of any and all purchase agreements with proposers selected and such agreements negotiated as a result of this RFQ may be re-negotiated and/or amended in order to successfully meet the needs of the Workforce Development Area.

F. NCTCOG and the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board reserve the right to waive any

defect in this procurement process or to make changes to this solicitation, as it deems necessary. NCTCOG and the Workforce Development Board will provide notifications of such changes to all proposers recorded in the official record (Distribution Log/Receipts Record) as having received or requested an RFQ.

G. NCTCOG and the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board reserve 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 proposer’s relevant performance and/or qualifications; and to request additional information from any and all proposers.

H. NCTCOG and the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board reserve the right to conduct a

review of records, systems, procedures, etc., of any entity selected for funding. This may occur prior to, or subsequent to the award of a purchase agreement or contract. Misrepresentation of the proposer’s ability to perform as stated in the proposal may result in cancellation of the award.

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I. NCTCOG and the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board reserve the right to withdraw or reduce the amount of an award, or to cancel any contract resulting from this procurement if adequate funding is not received.

J. 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 NCTCOG or North Central 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.

K. No employee, officer or agent of the NCTCOG or the North Central Texas Workforce Development

Board shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract supported by any funding source applicable to this award if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.

L. Proposers shall not engage in any activity that will restrict or eliminate competition. Violation of this

provision may cause a proposer's bid to be rejected. This does not preclude joint ventures or subcontracts.

M. All proposals submitted must be an original work product of the proposers. The copying,

paraphrasing or other use of substantial portions of the work product of others and submitted hereunder, as original work of the proposer is not permitted. Failure to adhere to this instruction may cause the proposal(s) to be rejected.

N. The contents of a successful proposal may become a contractual obligation, if selected for award of a

contract. Failure of the proposer to accept this obligation may result in cancellation of the award. No plea of error or mistake shall be available to the successful proposer(s) as a basis for release of proposed services at the stated price/cost. Any damages occurring to the NCTCOG as a result of the proposer's failure to contract may be recovered from the proposer.

O. A contract with the selected provider may be withheld at NCTCOG or the North Central Texas

Workforce Development Board's sole discretion if issues of contract compliance or questioned/disallowed costs exist, until such issues are satisfactorily resolved. Award of contract may be withdrawn by NCTCOG if resolution is not satisfactory to NCTCOG.

P. Procurement Dispute Resolution Policy. The NCTCOG is the responsible authority for handling

complaints or protests regarding the application selection process. This includes, but is not limited to, disputes, claims, protests of award, source evaluation or other matters of a contractual nature. Matters concerning violation of law shall be referred to such authority, as may have proper jurisdiction.

Once the Workforce Development Board has agreed upon selection(s), all proposers will be notified in writing of the results. Any protest regarding this process must be filed with the NCTCOG in accordance with the following procedure. The NCTCOG would like to have the opportunity to resolve any dispute prior to the filing of an official complaint by the protester. The protester should contact the NCTCOG Director of Workforce Development, at (817) 695-9187, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, Texas 76005-5888, so that arrangements can be made for a conference between NCTCOG and the protester. Copies of the complete appeal process will then be made available to the protester. Solicitation and selection of proposals must conform to relevant State and Federal laws and regulations and local policies governing the procurement of supplies, equipment and services. Proposers are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these laws and regulations.

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Q. Employment of former Board employees by Workforce Service Contractors – The Contractor shall not employ or otherwise compensate a former Board employee who:

1) Was in a Board decision-making position as defined by TWC. 2) Was employed or compensated by the Board anytime during the previous 12 months.

R. Space, Facilities and Equipment. Any capital equipment purchased with Board funds are the property of the Board and must be tracked in the Board inventory. At the close of any contract resulting from this RFQ, such equipment reverts to NCTCOG/Board. All purchases of non-expendable equipment made with the Board funds must also be procured competitively, and may require advance approval from the State of Texas and/or the Board. Purchases must follow the Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts.

Buy America Act - The Buy America Act (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) provides a preference for domestic end products for supplies acquired for use in the United States. Under this contract, the contractor shall deliver only Domestic End Products.

"Domestic End Products" means--

(1) An unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States; or (2) An end product manufactured in the United States, if the cost of its components mined,

produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic. Scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic.

"End Product" means supplies delivered under a line item of a contract.

"Foreign End Product" means an end product other than a domestic end product.

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ATTACHMENT A

TRAINING PROPOSAL FORM WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS

CHILD CARE TRAINING This Proposal Form must be completed for each training submitted; limited to 4.

Legal Name of Proposing Entity: Owner Name and Title: Mailing Address: Physical Address (if different): Daytime Phone Number: Evening Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Email Address: Tax/Legal Status:

Unit of Government State County City Public, Non-Profit Private, Non-Profit Private, For-Profit Other

Is your organization a Certified Historically Underutilized Business?

Yes No If yes, attach certificate to this page. No bonus points will be given unless the attached. Is your organization certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency?

Yes No If non-profit, is the organization chartered for specific services?

Yes No If yes, please specify:

Please attach a copy of IRS Form 990. State of Incorporation: Date Established: Federal Tax ID Number: State Comptroller ID Number: Is the organization a Small Business (employing less than 500)? Yes No

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1. Title of Training: 2. Training Event Description: 3. Training Event Objectives: Duration of Training: hours (minimum of at least 2 hours) Fee for Training: Professional Training Services will be $100 x number of training hours identified above: $ Age Level Focus:

Infants Toddlers Preschool School Age Administration Topic Area: (Select one Texas Core Competency that best fits the content of this proposal) Texas Core Competencies for Administrators

Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Organization Business and Operations Management Human Resource Leadership and Development Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Environment Implementing a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and Environment Instituting Family and Community-Centered Programming

Texas Core Competencies for Practitioners

Child Growth and Development Responsive Interactions and Guidance Learning Environments, Planning Framework, Curriculum, and Standards Supporting Skill Development Observation and Assessment Diversity and Dual Language Learners Family and Community Relationships Health, Safety, and Nutrition Professionalism and Ethics

Targeted Audience: Child Care Center Staff: Teachers Administrators Support Staff Registered/Licensed Family Home

Level: (Must check only one)

Basic Intermediate Advanced Training Content: Attach a detailed description of your training. You must include methodology, agenda, in-depth outline, pre and post tests and handout samples. It is certified that the person whose signature appears below is legally empowered to bind the corporation, partnership or individual in whose name the Proposal is submitted. SUBMITTED BY: Name of Company/Partnership/Individual Mailing Address City, State, and Zip Code Telephone Number Fax Number Signature (manual) Printed Title

ATTACHMENT B

TRAINER CERTIFICATION FORM The information provided on this form shall remain confidential.

If multiple trainers will present, please complete and submit Attachment B for each proposed trainer. Name: Address: ___

(Street) (City/State) (Zip Code) Phone:

(Business) (Home) (Fax) Position: I. Educational Achievement (Check if Applicable)

Child Development Associates Credential (year conferred: )

Child Care Professional Credential (year conferred: )

1-Year Child Development Certificate

Associates (2 year) Degree (list major/minor)

Bachelors’ Degree (list major/minor)

Masters’ Degree (list major)

Doctorate Degree (list major)

Other Professional Credential(s) (Please be specific and spell out abbreviations) ___ _

Other related education (please specify)

If your degree is not in early childhood education/child development, list number of Child Development credit hours completed: II. Trainer Qualifications (Please specify from the list on page 2)

III. Please provide a brief history of your Organization or training services. IV. Work Experience (paid or volunteer) as an adult educator (trainer) in the last 5 years Estimate total number of training hours presented in the last 5 years:

1-10 hrs. 11-20 hrs. 21-30 hrs. 31-60 hrs. 61-90 hrs. 91-120 hrs. 121-150 hrs. 151-180 hrs. 181+ hrs.

I, affirm that the information on this application and on my resume is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. Print Name Signature Date

ATTACHMENT C

CERTIFICATIONS OF OFFEROR I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and any attachments is true and correct and may be viewed as an accurate representation of proposed services to be provided by this organization. I certify that no employee, board member, or agent of the North Central Texas Council of Governments or Local Workforce Development Board has assisted in the preparation of this application. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirements and provisions of the Request for Quotes and that the organization will comply with the applicable local, state, and federal regulations and directives in the implementation of this program. I also certify that I have read and understood the "Governing Provisions and Limitations" section of this Request for Quotes and will comply with the terms; and furthermore that I, (typed or printed name) certify that I am the (typed title) of the corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship, or other eligible entity named as Offeror and Respondent herein and that I am legally authorized to sign this offer and to submit it to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, on behalf of said Offeror by authority of its governing body.

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARRMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS

This certification is required by the Federal Regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Government-wide Debarment and Suspension, for the Department of Agriculture (& CFR Part 3017), Department of Labor (29 CFR Part 98), Department of Education (34 CFR Part 85), and Department of Health and Human Services (45 CFR Part 76). The undersigned certifies that neither it nor its principals: 1. Are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily

excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency; 2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment

rendered against them for commission of fraud or criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or grant award under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statues or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property;

3. Are presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity with commission of any of these offenses enumerated in paragraph 2 of this certification; and local) terminated for cause or default; and

4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions terminated for cause or default.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION As a condition of the award, the Offeror assures that it will comply fully with the following nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions: 1. Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on

the basis of race, color or national origin; 2. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681-1683, and 1685-

1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex;

3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990;

4. The Age Discrimination Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;

5. The Americans with Disabilities Act 0f 1990, as amended; 6. The Non-traditional Employment Act for Women of 1991, as amended 7. The Equal Opportunity Clause 41 CFR §60-14(a) and Executive Order 11246; 8. The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (Public Law 92-255), as amended, relating to

nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; 9. The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of

1970 (Public Law 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;

10. §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;

11. Any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for federal assistance is being made; and

12. The requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply.

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING This certification is required by the Federal Regulations, implementing Section 1352 of the Program Fraud and Civil Remedies Act, Title 31 U.S. Code for the Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 3018), Department of Labor (29 CFR Part 93), Department of Education (34 CFR Part 82), Department of Health and Human Services (45 CFR Part 93). The undersigned certifies that, to the best of his or her knowledge or belief, that:

1. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification or any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;

2. If any funds, other than federal appropriated funds, have been paid or will be paid to any person for

influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, any officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal grant award, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying”, in accordance with its instructions.

3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including sub-grant awards, sub-grants, and grant awards under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

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DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION This certification is required by the Federal Regulations, implementing Section 5150-5160 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, 41 U.S.C. 701; for the Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 3017), Department of Labor (29 CFR Part 98), Department of Education (34 CFR Part 85), Department of Health and Human Services (45 CFR Part 76). The (proposing organization) will provide a Drug Free Work Place in compliance with the Drug Free Work Place Act of 1988. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on the premises of the (proposing organization) or any of its facilities. Any employee who violates this prohibition will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. All employees, as a condition of employment, will comply with this policy.

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST The undersigned certifies that, to the best of his or her knowledge or belief, that: “No employee of the Contractor, no member of the Contractor’s governing board or body, and no person who exercises any functions or responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of this Contract shall participate in any decision relating to this contract which affects his/her personal pecuniary interest. Executives and employees of Contractor shall be particularly aware of the varying degrees of influence that can be exerted by personal friends and associates and, in administering the Contract, shall exercise due diligence to avoid situations which give rise to an assertion that favorable treatment is being granted to friends and associates. When it is in the public interest for the Contractor to conduct business with a friend or associate of an executive or employee of the Contractor, an elected official in the area or a member of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board (NCTWDB), a permanent record of the transaction shall be retained. Any executive or employee of the Contractor, an elected official in the area or a member of the NCTWDB, shall not solicit or accept money or any other consideration from a third person, for the performance of an act reimbursed in whole or part by Contractor or Department. Supplies, tools, materials, equipment or services purchased with Contract funds shall be used solely for purposes allowed under this Contract. No member of the NCTWDB shall cast a vote on the provision of services by that member (or any organization which that member represents) or vote on any matter which would provide a direct or indirect financial benefit to the member or any business or organization which the member directly represents”. No officer, manager or paid consultant of the Contractor is married to a member of the NCTWDB, the NCTCOG, or an employee of the Texas Workforce Commission. No member of the NCTWDB, the NCTCOG, or an employee of the Texas Workforce Commission directly owns, controls or has interest in the Contractor. The Contractor has disclosed any interest, fact, or circumstance which does or may present a potential conflict of interest. No member of the NCTWDB, NCTCOG, or employee of the Texas Workforce Commission receives compensation from the Contractor for lobbying activities as defined in Chapter 305 of the Texas Government Code. Should the Contractor fail to abide by the foregoing covenants and affirmations regarding conflict of interest, the Contractor shall not be entitled to the recovery of any costs or expenses incurred in relation

to the contract and shall immediately refund to the North Central Texas Council of Governments any fees or expenses that may have been paid under this contract and shall further be liable for any other costs incurred or damages sustained by the Texas Workforce Commission as it relates to this contract.

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FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES That the Offeror has not been found guilty of unfair business practices in a judicial or state agency administrative proceeding during the preceding year. The Offeror further affirms that no officer of the Offeror has served as an officer of any company found guilty of unfair business practices in a judicial or state agency administrative during the preceding year.

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CERTIFICATION OF GOOD STANDING TEXAS CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Article 2.45, Texas Business Corporation Act, state agencies may not contract with for profit corporations that are delinquent in making state franchise tax payments. The following certification that the corporation entering into this offer is current in its franchise taxes must be signed by the individual authorized on Form 2031, Corporate Board of Directors Resolution, to sign the contract for the corporation. The undersigned authorized representative of the corporation making the offer herein certified that the following indicated statement is true and correct and that the undersigned understands that making a false statement is a material breach of contract and is grounds for contract cancellation. Indicate the certification that applies to your corporation:

The Corporation is a for-profit corporation and certifies that it is not delinquent in its franchise tax payments to the State of Texas.

The Corporation is a non-profit corporation or is otherwise not subject to payment of franchise

taxes to the State of Texas. (Printed/Typed Name and Title of Authorized Representative) (Signature)

BUY AMERICA ACT The (proposing organization) certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (a), is a domestic end product as defined in this RFQ, and that the Offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. Foreign End Products: Line Item No. County of Origin (List As Necessary) ATTEST TO Attachments of Certification: Signatory Authority Signature Typed Name Date

ATTACHMENT D

This form can be completed and printed online at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf?portlet=103

ATTACHMENT E

Checklist for Proposal Submission

Include the following in your proposal packet: Complete Training Proposal Form for each training (limit 4) - Attachment A Trainer Certification Form for each proposed trainer– Attachment B Certifications of Offeror – Attachment C W-9 Form – Attachment D Resume Letters of recommendation (Include two) Include a copy of your college transcript and/or a copy of any current credential