DOL ABA Grant WDB Contractor Agreement
AGREEMENT NO. 24-W____ BETWEEN
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, INC. AND
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Organization ("Contractor") Organization (“Contractor”) Name: South Bay Workforce
Investment Board, Inc.
(SBWIB, Inc.)
Name: City of Anaheim
Address: 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th
Floor Hawthorne, CA 90250
Address:
201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Ste. 1001
Anaheim, CA 92805
Prime Sponsoring
Agency:
US Department of Labor
Project Title: Expanding Flexible Apprenticeship in California (EFAC) Agreement Term: Date of Execution – 04/30/2025
Administrative Contact
Name: Chris Cagle Name: Marco Lucero
Telephone: 310-970-7700 Telephone: 714-765-4341
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Project Director
Name: Chris Cagle Name: Marco Lucero
Telephone: 310-970-7700 Telephone: 714-765-4341
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Fiscal Contact
Name: Tudorita “Dori” Giulea Name: Alex Nguyen
Telephone: 310-970-7700 Telephone: 714-765-4307
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Authorized Official
Name: Jan Vogel Name: Grace Ruiz-Stepter
Telephone: 310-970-7700 Telephone: 714-765-4332
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Where Payments Should Be Sent:
Name: Alex Nguyen
Address: 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Ste 1001,
Anaheim, CA 92805
2 AGREEMENT NO. 24-W____ BETWEEN
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, INC. AND
CITY OF ANAHEIM
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of October 2024 by and between the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. , (SBWIB, Inc.), a California non- profit public benefit corporation, hereinafter referred to as the “SBWIB, Inc.” and the City of Anaheim, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”, with its principal place of business located at 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Ste. 1001, Anaheim, CA 92805.
WHEREAS, City of Inglewood, hereinafter referred to as "City", has delegated its rights, duties; and
WHEREAS, the SBWIB, Inc. has been charged by the City of Inglewood with the responsibility of administering and operating job training and employment programs which the City is obligated to provide; and
WHEREAS, the contractor has completed a risk assessment which SBWIB has approved; and WHEREAS, in order to properly perform the functions for which it has been contracted and remain competitive, it is necessary for the SBWIB, Inc. to obtain Contractor services on an as needed basis; and
WHEREAS, Contractor represents itself as capable and qualified to provide the said services described herein;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual obligations provided herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall provide services to the best of its professional ability in connection with the deliverables of the Expanding Flexible Apprenticeship in California (EFAC) project funded by the US Department of Labor ( DOL) ABA grant as outlined in Exhibit A, DOL ABA Grant EFAC Project Deliverables. This agreement is subject to all terms and conditions of the SBWIB, Inc. and its master DOL ABA Agreement. A copy of the master agreement with DOL is available upon request. 3 2. DUTIES OF SBWIB, INC.
The SBWIB, Inc. shall provide Contractor with such information as is possessed by the SBWIB, Inc. and is normally supplied to a Contractor performing such services.
3. COMPENSATION
Contractor agrees it shall be entitled to compensation hereunder only upon completion of services described in Exhibit B, Statement of Work and such compensation shall be payable in accordance with the SBWIB, Inc. guidelines.
Contractor shall be compensated for expenses outlined in the budget, Exhibit C. Contractor shall submit monthly invoices for work completed in the prior month. The total amount of this agreement shall not exceed $ 25,000.00. Final payment will be withheld pending completion of project and approval of work product by the SBWIB, Inc. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses unless pre-approved in writing by the SBWIB, Inc. Chief Executive Officer.
This Agreement is funded solely under the U.S. DOL ABA grant. In the event the ABA grant is canceled or ABA grant funds to the SBWIB, Inc. are terminated, this Agreement will likewise terminate. Subrecipient shall have no recourse to non-ABA grant funds.
Contractor shall be responsible for billing the SBWIB, Inc. for services provided. The SBWIB, Inc. shall process the billing as received and issue payment therefore as soon as reasonably practicable and in the ordinary course of the SBWIB, Inc. business.
4. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of the Agreement shall be from Executed Date to April 30, 2025, notwithstanding the date of approval of this Agreement by the Chief Executive Officer of the SBWIB, Inc. or unless (1) the parties choose to terminate this Agreement for any reason upon (30) days written notice to the other party or (2) the terms and conditions are amended by mutual written agreement of the parties.
4 5. SUPPORTING RECORDS
Records shall be maintained on a current basis to support billing under this Agreement. Federal, State, and the SBWIB, Inc. auditors shall have access to Contractor’s records for purposes of an audit. Contractor shall retain all financial records related to billings and services for a period of three (3) years after completion and payment of this Agreement.
6. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall provide and maintain during the term of Agreement as follows:
A. General Liability with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $1,000,000.00 (one million) per occurrence to protect the SBWIB, Inc. against claims for bodily injury or death and damage, loss of theft of equipment and property of other.
B. S elf -Insurance (as applicable) Notwithstanding the insurance required, the SBWIB, Inc., at its own option, may accept as an equivalent for any such coverage, evidence of an ongoing program of self -insurance together with excess coverage. Said equivalent, in order to satisfy the requirements herein contained, shall be subject to approval of the Legal Counsel of the SBWIB, Inc.
C. W
orker’s Compensation and Employees Liability (if applicable) in accordance with California State Compensation laws.
D. A utomobile Liability (If applicable): If a Contractor, in conducting activities under this agreement, uses motor vehicles, Contractor shall provide insurance through a commercial insurance company authorized to do business in the State of California. The coverage shall be $1,000,000.00 combined single limit liability, or other equivalent coverage approved by the SBWIB, Inc. Attorney. If Contractor does not use motor vehicle in conducting activities, a waiver may be granted by the Legal Counsel of the SBWIB, Inc.
5 E. Endorsements must read “ The South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc., its Employees, Officers and Agents; the City of Inglewood, its Employees, Officers and Agents, are included as additional insured .” Each is to be named as additional insured under the Contractor’s General Liability and Automobile Liability policies, as applicable.
F. The SBWIB, Inc. must also be shown as a certificate holder on the Contractor’s Professional Liability and Automobile Liability policies using the following address: South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th Floor, Hawthorne, CA 90250.
G. Said insurance will be required to be maintained in full force and effect during the term of the agreement as evidenced by a Certificate of Insurance to be approved by and filed with the SBWIB, Inc. upon execution of this Agreement.
7. HOLD HARMLESS
The SBWIB, Inc. and Contractor agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless each other against any and all liability, expenses and claims arising from their respective acts or omissions, including attorney’s fees and costs, in connection with the services to be rendered under this agreement. The SBWIB, Inc. shall be responsible for damages caused by the negligence of its directors, officers, employees, and duly authorized volunteers occurring in the performance of this agreement.
Contractor shall be responsible for damages caused by the negligence of its directors, officers, employees and duly authorized volunteers occurring in the performance of this agreement. It is the intention of the SBWIB, Inc. and Contractor that the provision of this paragraph be interpreted to impose on each party responsibility for the negligence of their respective directors, officers, employees and duly authorized volunteers.
The SBWIB, Inc. and Contractor by this Agreement shall not assume any liability nor shall they be liable for the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions or for any indebtedness or obligations of the other party attributable to the services required to be performed or caused by the disbursement and use of DOL ABA grant funds under this Agreement.
6 8. FINDINGS CONFIDENTIAL
Contractor hereby relinquishes any proprietary interest, which it may have in any results obtained as consequence of this Agreement and further agrees that all reports and findings shall become the property of the SBWIB, Inc.
9. TERMINATION
This agreement may be canceled by either party with or without cause upon thirty (30) calendar - day advance notice in writing prior to the effective date of such termination, which shall be specified in the notice. In the event of termination by the SBWIB, Inc., Contractor shall deliver to the SBWIB, Inc. all documents, files, and records or copies belonging to the SBWIB, Inc. as soon as practicable after receiving notice of termination.
10. NO AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
No agency relationship between the SBWIB, Inc. and Contractor is intended or created by this Agreement. Contractor is not authorized and shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it is an agent, servant, or employee of the SBWIB, Inc., it being expressly understood that Contractor is and at all times shall remain wholly an independent Contractor.
11. NOTICE
Any notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed received and effective when properly addressed, posted, and deposited in the United States mail addresses to the respective parties as follows:
SBWIB, Inc. Contractor
Jan Vogel, Chief Executive Officer Marco Lucero, Workforce Development Manager South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. City of Anaheim 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th Floor 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Ste. 1001 Hawthorne, CA 90250 Anaheim, CA 92805
[email protected] [email protected]
12. NON-ASSIGNABILITY
Contractor shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any interest in the same whether by assignment or novation without prior written approval of the SBWIB, Inc.
7 13. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION
Work performed under this agreement must comply with the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination against any individual in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, transgender status, and gender identity), national origin (including LEP), age, disability, marital or familial status, political affiliation or belief.
Additionally, any portion of funds received under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) must also comply with WIOA Section 188 that protects any beneficiary of, applicant to, or participant in programs financially assisted under Title I of the WIOA from discrimination based on either the beneficiary's citizenship status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or his or her participation in any WIOA Title I -financially assisted program or activity. ((WIOA) Public Law 113- 128 Section 188 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 3248); 29 CFR 38; CA EDD Equal Opportunity Public Notice).
Contractor agrees to comply fully with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provision of the WIOA and all other federal, state and local anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws.
14. CHANGES, AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
No changes, amendments, or modifications to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
15. LITIGATION EXPENSES
In the event of any litigation, arbitration or other dispute arising as a result of or by reason of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation , arbitration or other dispute shall be entitled to, in addition to any other damages assessed, its reasonable Attorney ’s fees and all other costs and expenses incurred in connection with settling or resolving such dispute. The Attorney’ s fee, which the prevailing party is entitled to recover, shall include fees for prosecuting or defending any appeal and shall be awarded for any supplemental proceedings until the final judgment is satisfied in full. In addition to the foregoing award of Attorney’s fees to the prevailing party, the prevailing party in any lawsuit or arbitration procedure on this Agreement shall be entitled to its reasonable Attorney ’s fee 8 incurred in post judgment proceedings to collect or enforce the judgment. This Attorney ’s fees provision is separate and shall survive the merger of this Agreement into any judgment.
16. FORCE MAJEURE
If the performance of this Agreement or of any obligation hereunder is materially prevented, restricted, or interfered with by reason of fire or other casualty or accident; strikes or labor disputes; inability to procure raw materials, equipment, power or supplies; war; terrorism or other violence; any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand, or requirement of any government agency or intergovernmental body other than a party hereto, or any other act or conditions beyond the reasonable control of the parties hereto, the party so affected, upon giving notice to the other party, shall be excused from such performance to the extent of such material prevention, restriction, or interference; provided that the party so affected shall use its bests efforts under the circumstances to avoid or remove such causes of non-performance and shall continue performance hereunder with the utmost dispatch whenever such causes are removed.
17. ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES
The parties to this Agreement shall exercise their best efforts to negotiate and settle promptly any dispute that may arise with respect to this Agreement. Time is of the essence in the resolution of disputes. In the event that a dispute cannot be so settled the parties agree to submit such dispute to binding arbitration at Los Angeles, California in accordance with then prevailing rules of American Arbitration Association (or any successor thereto). If the American Arbitration Association is not then in existence and there is no successor, or if any reason the American Arbitration Association fails to or refuses to act, the arbitration shall be in conformity with and subject to the provisions of applicable California statutes (if any) relating to arbitration at the time of notice. The arbitrators shall be bound by this Agreement and all related agreements. Pleadings in any action pending on the same matter shall, if arbitration is required as aforesaid, be deemed amended to limit the issues to those contemplated by the rules prescribed above. The non-prevailing party shall pay the costs of arbitration, including arbitrator’s fees, as awarded by the arbitrator(s). The number and selection of arbitrator(s) shall be in accordance with the rules prescribed above, except that each arbitrator 9 selected shall be neutral and familiar with the principal subject matter of the issues to be arbitrated, such as, by way of example, federal and state grant administration, or the subject matter as may be at issue. T he testimony of witnesses shall be given under oath, and depositions and other discovery may be ordered by the arbitrator(s). The decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be conclusive, final, and binding on the parties for all purposes. The award rendered in any arbitration may be entered and enforced as a judgment under California law at the request of either party to the arbitration.
NOTICE: BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY
DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES
PROVISION DECIDED BY NEUTRAL ARBITRATION AND YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY TRIAL. BY
INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR JUDICIAL RIGHTS TO
DISCOVERY AND APPEAL, UNLESS SUCH RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES PROVISION. IF YOU REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION
AFTER AGREEING TO THIS PROVISION YOU MAY BE COMPELLED TO ARBITRATE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE APPLICABLE STATE STATUTE. YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION IS VOLUNTARY. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
FOREGOING AND AGREE TO SUBMIT ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT TO THE ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN. ___________________ (Contractor)
18. CERTIFICATIONS
A. Debarment and Suspension Certification: By signing this Agreement, Contractor hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under laws of the State of California the Contractor will comply with regulation implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 29 CFR, Part 98, Section 98.510, and that the Contractor and its principals, to the best of their knowledge and belief:
10 1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transitions 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 a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes ; commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification; ; destruction of records; making false statements; or receiving stolen property;
3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 2 of this certification;
4. Have not within a three- year period preceding this Agreement had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause of default.
5. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this Agreement.
B. Drug Free Workplace Compliance: By signing this Agreement the Contractor hereby warrants and certifies that it shall comply with California Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Cal. Gov.
Code Section 8350 et seq.), as amended, including provision of the requisite certification as set forth therein; and the federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1998, including its implementing regulations (29 CFR Part 98, commencing with 98.600).
C. Lobbyin g Restrictions: By signing this Agreement, the Contractor hereby assures and certifies to the lobbying restrictions which are codified in the DOL regulation at 29 CFR Part 93.
11 1. No federal appropriated funds have been paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an employee of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with this Agreement.
2. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid to any persons for influencing or attempting to influence an officer of employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with this Agreement, the Contractor shall complete and submit Standard For m-LLL, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities” in accordance with its instructions.
D. Certifications Regarding Child Support Compliance Program : Contractor , by signing this Agreement hereby certifies compliance with the Child Support Compliance Act of the State of California, as implemented by the Employment Development Department. Contractor assures that to the best of its knowledge, it is fully complying with the earnings assignment order of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New Hire Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department. Contractor recognizes and acknowledges the importance of child and family support obligations and shall fully comply with applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support enforcement, including, but not limited to, disclosure of information and compliance with earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 5200) Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family code.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the agreement or termination of the agreement, or cancellation of the purchase order, or all that may apply. In addition, the Contractor may be ineligible for award of future agreements or purchase orders 12 if it is determined that any of the following has occurred: (1) the false certification, or (2) failing to carry out the requirements of the certification as noted above.
19. COPYRIGHT/PATENT RIGHTS IN DATA
Contractor agrees to grant the SBWIB, Inc., Federal and State governments a royalty -free, nonexclusive and irrevocable license to publish, copy, translate or use, now and hereafter, all materials, data, films, tapes, etc., developed under this Agreement including those covered by copyright. The SBWIB, Inc. and Federal and State governments reserve the right to authorize others to use or reproduce such materials. Further, the SBWIB, Inc. and Federal and State governments shall have access to any report, preliminary finding s or data assembled by Contractor under this Agreement and shall retain ownership and patent rights to any discovery or invention under this Agreement or as provided in 29 CFR 97.34 AND 97.36(i) (8), (9).
20. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
A. General Reporting: At such times and in such formats as the SBWIB, Inc. may require, there shall be submitted to the SBWIB, Inc.as such records, reports (monthly/quarterly), data and information pertaining to matters covered by this agreement.
B. S
ystem Reporting: On or before the fifteenth (15) calendar day of each quarter, Subrecipient shall submit to the SBWIB, Inc. a narrative report through the designated reporting systems (e.g., Intrastate Training Resource and Information Network) of the activities completed during the last quarter from the Statement of Work.
C. S
BWIB, Inc. Financial Reporting and Close-Out:
1. On or before the fifteenth (15) calendar day of each month, Subrecipient shall submit to the SBWIB, Inc., on forms provided by the SBWIB, Inc. if applicable, an invoice with a complete and accurate report of costs related to work completed the prior month with supporting documentation, including allowable accruals. Allowable accruals as used in 13 this agreement shall refer to expenses that can be accurately measured and estimated for inclusion in the total cost reported on the closeout of the grant within the contracted period. Any other costs not included will be considered disallowed.
2. Within twenty-one (21) days following the termination of the agreement, Subrecipient shall submit to the SBWIB, Inc. a preliminary report of expenditures. Within thirty (30) days following the termination of the agreement, Subrecipient shall submit to the SBWIB, Inc., on forms provided by the SBWIB, Inc., a complete and accurate final close-out report including allowable accruals of allowable expenditures and a remittance for all unearned grant funds as identified in the close- out. No expenses should be incurred after the end date or termination date of the agreement.
3. In the event Subrecipient does not submit a final close-out within the prescribed period, the SBWIB, Inc. reserves the right to unilaterally close- out the agreement and use the invoice on file at the SBWIB, Inc. for determination of Subrecipient’s final allowable expenditures. The SBWIB, Inc. will not reimburse the Subrecipient for any expenditure reported after the 21- day closeout date following termination of this agreement. The SBWIB, Inc. shall provide closeout forms to the Subrecipient at least thirty (30) days prior to termination of the agreement.
4. Within thirty (30) days following the termination of the agreement, Subrecipient shall submit to the SBWIB, Inc. a complete written evaluation (program narrative) of the Subrecipient’s performance under this Agreement. If the Subrecipient did not satisfactorily perform the work as planned the Subrecipient is required to provide details of the challenges and action taken to remedy it.
21. SUPPORTING RECORDS AND AUDIT
Records shall be maintained on a current basis to support billing under this Agreement.
Federal, State, and the SBWIB, Inc. auditors shall have access to Subrecipient’s records for 14 purposes of monitoring and audit. Subrecipient shall retain all program and financial records related to the project billings and services for a period of three (3) years after completion and payment of this Agreement. In the event of litigation, unresolved audits and/or unresolved claims, the Subrecipient agrees to retain all such records, reports, participant files, and other documentation and physical evidence beyond the three- year period, until all such litigation, audits, and claims have been resolved.
Subrecipient will be monitored by the SBWIB, Inc. at least annually to ensure its goals are being met, and the project remains in compliance. If the annual monitoring assessment is not satisfactory (e.g. significant progress has not been made in use of funds and deliverables), the SBWIB, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the agreement without any further obligation.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement and the documents attached hereto and referred to herein contain all the terms and conditions applicable to the parties and supersedes all oral negotiations and prior writing, with respect to the subject matter hereof. In the event of any such conflict between the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement and any such agreement, document or instrument; the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. /////
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the SBWIB, Inc. and Contractor have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
By: CITY OF ANAHEIM
Signature:
Name:
Title:
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD INC.
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Jan Vogel, Chief Executive Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jack Ballas, Attorney-at-Law
16 EXHIBIT A
OVERVIEW OF DOL ABA GRANT AGREEMENT EFAC PROJECT DELIVERABLES
PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR THE SBWIB EFAC PROJECT
Program Outputs Targets (Cumulative
4-Year Total)
1 Total number of RAPs created as a result of ABA grant funding (new occupations)
25 2
Total number of RAPs expanded as a result of ABA grant funding (additional employers to current RAPs)
25 3
Total number of pre-apprenticeships developed as a result of ABA grant funding
20 4
Total number of pre-apprenticeships expanded as a result of ABA grant funding
15 5
Total number of stakeholders engaged as a result of ABA grant funding
50 6
Total number of employers receiving incentive funding, including total amount of funds to be awarded in incentive funding, as a result of ABA grant funding
30 employers; total
funding: $582,000
7 Total number of technical assistance resources created as a result of ABA grant funding
15 8
Total number of new sponsors as a result of ABA grant funding 12 9 Total number of individuals enrolled in an RAP that was developed using ABA grant funds
800
10 Total number of individuals enrolled in a pre-apprenticeship that was developed using ABA grant funds
200
This grant provides funding for non-traditional Registered Apprenticeship in the following approved EFAC industry sectors:
1. Advanced Manufacturing
2. Healthcare
3. Information Technology/Cybersecurity
4. Arts, Media and Entertainment
5. Clean Energy
17 EXHIBIT B
STATEMENT OF WORK
SCOPE OF WORK
Contractor has been selected to provide business engagement and outreach services for the Expanding Flexible Apprenticeship in California (EFAC) project . This project will expand non- traditional registered apprenticeship(s) in California in order to increase access to career pathways in registered apprenticeship for underserved populations , including Black, Latinx, women, justice- involved, individuals with disabilities, veterans, communities of color, unemployed individuals impacted by COVID-19 and dislocated workers.
The Contractor has accepted the assignment of work with the SBWIB, Inc. for business workforce services to support the Expanding Flexible Apprenticeship in California (EFAC) project.
Approved services and deliverables include:
• Consult with the SBWIB staff on the EFAC project framework, goals and timeline; • Provide business outreach and engagement services to the SBWIB and its partners to help establish sustainable new apprenticeship and pre- apprenticeship programs, expand existing successful programs, and receive resources and support from the DOL ABA grant; • Identify industry employers/associations related to the prioritized sectors, understand their employment needs, and help them establish apprenticeship pathways; • Help develop and sustain apprenticeship programs, support discussions about pre - apprenticeship and/or registered apprenticeship;
• Engage at least 5 -10 businesses and encourage them to hire new apprentices and/or enroll incumbent workers into apprenticeships;
• Perform other duties as requested by the SBWIB, Inc. Chief Executive Officer or his designee.
Coordination of activities and submission of the above work shall be communicated to:
Chris Cagle
Regional Affairs Manager
South Bay Workforce Investment Board
11539 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500
Hawthorne, CA 90250
310-970-7700 main office
310-213-5182
[email protected]
18 EXHIBIT C
BUDGET
Title Description Amount
Salaries and Benefits Wages, employee insurance, taxes $20,681.00 Indirect Costs Operating costs allocated according to staff time:
rent, supplies, etc.
$4,319.00
Contract Maximum $25,000.00