Issue Date: 02/13/2023
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Contract Number: RFP #GC23-013
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2023-2030 NYS Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program
Description:
The RFP will be posted to
P-12 Grant Opportunities
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Pathways in Technology (NYS P-TECH) Program
Purpose of Grant
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The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program will prepare thousands of New York students for the future by preparing them for high-skilled jobs in the fields of technology, and manufacturing. NYS P-TECH incorporates an integrated program between 4 and 6 years in duration that combines high school, college, and career training. Our target focus is academically and economically at-risk students. In the past, P-TECH ran as a 6-year program but to encourage innovation, flexibility, and increased student engagement and completion rates, bidders may propose programs between 4 and 6 years in duration. The program length can vary depending on the needs of the student so long as the proposed program does not exceed 6 years in length.
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Project Period
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July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2030. For programs or districts that need it, the planning period is from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and implementation years are from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2030. NYSED recognizes that some projects may seek to begin working with 9th grade students in July 2023. All other projects will require the planning period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Regardless of the amount of planning time needed, all programs must meet the pre-launch criteria set forth by NYSED.
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Scope
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The project seeks to fund regional partnerships that respond to the greatest need for enhanced access to post-secondary opportunities primarily for at-risk students and the potential to build a local talent pipeline for industries with a favorable job outlook. Each partnership will include K-12, higher education, and business/employer partners.
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Eligible Fiscal Agents/ Applicants
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A New York State public school district or a BOCES must serve as the fiscal agent/applicant for each application.
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Amount of Funding
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It is anticipated that up to $31.5 million will be available over the seven-year grant term, contingent on availability of funds.
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Sub-contracting
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Subcontracting to individual vendors (separate and distinct from NYS P-TECH partners*) will be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the total annual budget and shall include an independent evaluator to ensure the approved program meets the minimum performance criteria. Subcontracting is defined as non-employee direct personal services and related incidental expenses, including travel; it does not include service contracts between members of the partnership. This limit applies to subcontracting carried out by the lead applicant and members of the partnership. It is the responsibility of the lead applicant/fiscal agent to ensure that the aggregate total subcontracting carried out by the lead applicant/fiscal agent and the partners does not exceed the 20% subcontracting limit.
*Partners include but are not limited to IHEs, BOCES, and LEAs
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Mandatory Application Requirements
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the leaders of each partner organization is required. Applications that do not include a MOU signed by all partners and meeting certain content requirements, as specified in the “Eligibility and Mandatory Application Requirements” section beginning on page 7, will not be reviewed for consideration. Letters of support will not be accepted in lieu of a partner’s signature on the MOU.
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Application Due Date and Mailing Address
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Submit 1 original and 3 copies postmarked no later than March 31, 2023. Also, submit an electronic version containing all application and M/WBE documents in Microsoft Office or PDF format. They should be submitted to:
NYSPTECH@nysed.gov
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New York State Education Department
Attn: NYS P-TECH GRANT
Office of Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success
971 EBA
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
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Questions and Answers
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All questions must be submitted via e-mail to
NYSPTECH@nysed.gov
by March 3, 2023. A complete list of all Questions and Answers will be posted to
http://www.nysed.gov/postsecondary-services/pathways-technology-nys-p-tech-program
no later than March 17, 2023.
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Due Date: 03/31/2023
5:00 PM
Contract Term: 7 years
Location:
Ad Type: Grant or notice of funds availability
Primary Contact:
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Education, NYS Dept. of
Bureau of Fiscal Management
Contract Administration Unit
Adam Kutryb
Contract Management Specialist 2
89 Washington Avenue
Room 501 EB
Albany, NY 12234
United States
Ph: 518-474-5314
Fax:
NYSPTECH@nysed.gov
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Secondary contact:
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Education, NYS Dept. of
Bureau of Fiscal Management
Contract Administration Unit
Adam Kutryb
Contract Management Specialist 2
89 Washington Avenue
Room 501 EB
Albany, NY 12234
United States
Ph: 518-474-5314
Fax:
NYSPTECH@nysed.gov
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Project Period
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