RFP-DCS-00-15-8(a)

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

RATING

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER

3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a)

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED

February 18, 2000

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

00-406/jnc

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

U.S. Department of Labor, ETA/OGCM

Division of Contract Services

200 Constitution Avenue, NW

Room S-4203

Washington DC 20210

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and See Sec. L copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 6, or if hand carried, in the depository located in See L.9 Submission of Proposal until 2:00 PM (Hour) local time March 20, 2000 (Date) .

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All Offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

A. NAME

James N. Chestnut

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

jchestnut@doleta.gov

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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS See Attached Table of Contents

(X)	SEC.	DESCRIPTION	PAGE(S)	(X)	SEC.	DESCRIPTION	PAGE(S)
PART I - THE SCHEDULE				PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES
	A	SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM			I	CONTRACT CLAUSES
	B	SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS		PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.
	C	DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT			J	LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
	D	PACKAGING AND MARKING		PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
	E	INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE			K	REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS
	F	DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE			K
	G	CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA			L	INSTR., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS
	H	SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS			M	EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum bid Acceptance Period.

12.

In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause no. 52.232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

20 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

CALENDAR DAYS (%)

14.	ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS
	(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated:

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

15A.	NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE

17. SIGNATURE

18. OFFER DATE

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AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

20. AMOUNT

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(a) ( )

41 U.S.C. 252(c) ( _)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

CODE

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

* See SIGNATURE PAGE

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized written notice.

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

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Back to Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 52.227-11 PATENT RIGHTS -- RETENTION BY THE JUN 1997. . I-2 CONTRACTOR (SHORT FORM) 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA--GENERAL JUN 1987. . I-2 52.228-7 INSURANCE--LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS MAR 1996. . I-2 52.232-17 INTEREST JUN 1996. . I-2 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984. . I-2 52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS APR 1984. . I-2 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS JAN 1986. . I-2 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS--CENTRAL MAY 1999. . I-2 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION 52.233-1 DISPUTES MAR 1994. . I-2 ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996. . I-2 ALTERNATE I (JUN 1985) 52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS APR 1984. . I-2 52.242-3 PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS OCT 1995. . I-2 52.242-4 CERTIFICATION OF FINAL INDIRECT COSTS JAN 1997. . I-2 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995. . I-2 52.243-2 CHANGES--COST REIMBURSEMENT AUG 1987. . I-2 ALTERNATE V (APR 1984) 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS AUG 1998. . I-2 ALTERNATE II (AUG 1998) 52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING DEC 1996. . I-2 52.246-23 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FEB 1997. . I-2 52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--SERVICES FEB 1997. . I-2 52.249-6 TERMINATION (COST-REIMBURSEMENT) SEP 1996. . I-2 52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS APR 1984. . I-2 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991. . I-2 I.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) . . . . . . . . I-2 I.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT . . . . . . I-3 (NOV 1999) I.4 52.219-17 SECTION 8(a) AWARD (DEC 1996) . . . . . . . . . . . I-3 I.5 NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(A). . . . . . I-4 CONCERNS--ALTERNATE III (XXX 1999) I.6 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (JUN 1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-4 I.7 52.243-7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES (APR 1984) . . . . . . . . . I-9 I.8 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) . . . . I-11 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . J-1 SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1 J.1 CONTRACT PRICING PROPOSAL COVER SHEET, SF 1411, (1 PAGE) . . . J-1 J.2 COST AND PRICE ANALYSIS, ETA 8555, (8 PAGES) . . . . . . . J-1 J.3 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY, ETA 8554, (2 PAGES). . . . J-1 J.4 COST CONTRACTOR'S INVOICE, ETA 3100-1 (1 PAGE). . . . . . . . J-1 J.5 COST CONTRACTOR'S DETAILED STATEMENT OF COST, ETA 3-2 . . . . J-1 J.6 VETS-100 - FEDERAL CONTRACTOR VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORT,. . . J-1 J.7 PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCE INFORMATION (2 PAGES) . . . . . . . J-1 J.8 PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE (2 PAGES) . . . . . J-1 J.9 ORAL PRESENTATION EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE (2 PAGES) . . . . . J-1 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

Back to Table of Contents A-6 RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section B PART I - THE SCHEDULE SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS JOB CORPS WIA IMPLEMENTATION The purpose of this solicitation is to select a contractor to perform the following basic work elements and tasks: (1) Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis for the Outreach and Admissions (OA) component of Job Corps; (2) Workforce Investment Act systems implementation, data support, and the development of a system which fosters the use of data for continuous improvement; and (3) provide technical assistance and training to Job Corps Regional Offices, Job Corps National Office and Job Corps Centers in the areas of continuous improvement, OA best practices and other programmatic areas. Solicitation No. is RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a). The period of performance will be 12 months from the date of execution of the contract plus four 1-year options at the discretion of the Government. The Standard Industrial Classification Code has been determined to be 8742, with a $5 million size standard. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business 8(a) Set-Aside. A cost reimbursement plus fixed fee type of contract is contemplated being awarded under this solicitation. Closing date and time are March 20, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. local time. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION (RFC) MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM LOCAL TIME MARCH 2, 2000. Only electronic submission of requests will be accepted. They shall be submitted to Mr. James N. Chestnut at jchestnut@doleta.gov. Should any RFC be received after the date stated above, the Government reserves the right not to provide an answer. If, however, the Government determines the RFC raises an issue of significant importance, the Government will respond electronically. The government will not provide any information concerning requests for clarifications in response to telephone calls from offerors. All requests will be answered electronically and provided to all offerors at the DOLETA Internet site (http://www.doleta.gov). B-1 RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section C SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK ^w C.1 PURPOSE The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOL/ETA) is soliciting firms to perform the following basic work elements and tasks: (1) Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis for the Outreach and Admissions (OA) component of Job Corps; (2) Workforce Investment Act systems implementation, data support, and the development of a system which fosters the use of data for continuous improvement; and (3) provide technical assistance and training to Job Corps Regional Offices, Job Corps National Office and Job Corps Centers in the areas of continuous improvement, OA best practices and other programmatic areas. C.2 BACKGROUND The Job Corps Program was established approximately 35 years ago as a national employment and training program to address the chronic employment barriers confronting the nation's severely disadvantaged youth between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age. The fundamental purpose of Job Corps is to prepare youth to either obtain and hold meaningful employment, pursue further education or training, or satisfy entry requirements for the pursuit of careers in the Armed Services. Over the past several years, the nation's publicly-financed workforce development system has committed to changing both its policy governance and service delivery structures to align with a market and customer driven system that emphasizes increased accountability. Considerable debate has occurred at the national, state, and local levels concerning the design of the new system and how best to implement any redesign. The framework that evolved from years of Congressional debate and stakeholder collaboration resulted in the recently enacted Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The Workforce Investment Act has introduced sweeping reforms into the nation's publicly-financed workforce investment system. These reforms focus on implementing measures designed to: * recognize a one-stop, seamless delivery approach * foster private-sector participation by building innovative and integrated business service platforms into program delivery systems * establish customer satisfaction indicators for employers and participants * create state-of-the-art technology infrastructures that facilitate C-1

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section C customer access and choice * promote cross program information sharing * encourage both partnering and leveraging of resources with non-traditional system allies * implement or upgrade customer tracking data systems that produce results and outcomes supported by valid benchmarks and factors * stimulate new, creative approaches to serving youth. C.3 OBJECTIVES Within this WIA framework, Job Corps must develop structures and policies that both embrace and grapple with these changing dynamics and their impact. WIA mandates that Job Corps provide graduates 12 months of continued services after the date of their graduation. In addition, WIA requires that Job Corps' performance measures report 6 and 12 months post-placement verification of employment and earnings. These are dramatic changes for Job Corps. Thus, Job Corps must employ strategies that facilitate an ongoing critical analysis of its system infrastructure while ensuring the emergence of effective and efficient program designs and service delivery. Recent reports, studies or audits concerning Job Corps have reinforced the need to research, evaluate and develop technical assistance strategies to implement structural change. Specific issues that have been of paramount concern include: improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of its outreach and admissions component and aligning it with the requirements of the WIA; improving the services provided to students after they leave Job Corps; improving On- Board-Strength (OBS) by keeping Centers filled to capacity; develop better reporting protocols; building staff capacity through training and professional development; and increasing the capacity for national office staff to have quick and easy access to reliable and valid program performance data and analysis. The activities proposed reflect Job Corps' recognition of the need to align their system with the mandates created under the new WIA legislation while ensuring continuous quality improvement. This solicitation acknowledges Job Corps' need to obtain support and resources to analyze the program's functioning in a timely manner and assist in implementing and assessing change. It recognizes that additional services are needed to supplement Job Corps by: (1) conducting a comprehensive review and analysis for the OA component of Job Corps; (2) WIA system implementation, data support and the development of a system which fosters the use of data for continuous improvement; (3) providing training and technical assistance to Job Corps Regional Offices, Job Corps National Office and Job Corps Centers in the areas of continuous improvement, OA best practices and other programmatic areas. C-2

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section C C.4 SCOPE OF WORK The scope of work consists of three critical areas each involving several major tasks as follows: (1) conducting a comprehensive review and analysis for the OA component of Job Corps; (2) WIA system implementation, data support and the development of a system which fosters the use of data for continuous improvement; (3) providing training and technical assistance to Job Corps Regional Offices, Job Corps National Office and Job Corps Centers in the areas of continuous improvement, OA best practices and other programmatic areas. AREA I. COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS FOR THE OUTREACH AND ADMISSIONS COMPONENT OF JOB CORPS This area is comprised of three major functions: 1) a comprehensive review and analysis of the Outreach and Admissions component of the Job Corps program; 2) Recommendations for a structural design which will provide Job Corps with an efficient and effective Outreach and Admissions process that incorporates the new WIA requirements in this area; and 3) Development of a National Policy and Technical Assistance strategy which would help to ensure that Job Corps maintain full centers throughout the year. Milestone 1: Outreach and Admissions (OA) Component Analysis Task 1. Conduct a comprehensive OA analysis The contractor will provide Job Corps with a comprehensive and detailed analysis related to the current outreach and admissions component of the program. This analysis will include review and assessment of all aspects of outreach, eligibility, selection and assignment of students into the Job Corps program. The analysis will compare the existing structure to the new requirements under WIA and will incorporate findings regarding best practices currently being implemented within the Job Corps or other employment and training systems. Further the analysis will include budget information and performance data. Deliverable and Due Date: Develop a strategy for obtaining input and insight into the existing OA process and method of operation within 90 days from the date of contract award. Produce a national comprehensive analysis of the existing OA process including the aforementioned information and interview information obtained from field practicians. This analysis is due within 180 days from the contract award. Milestone 2: Recommendations for a structural design for operating an efficient and effective OA operation. Task 1. Conduct Technical Workgroups and other meetings The contractor will convene Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings focusing on utilizing the comprehensive analysis as a source document. The focus of the TWG is on restructuring of the delivery of OA services to meet the intent of the WIA requirements; (2) formulating a plan for maintaining OBS; and (3) improving OA services to enhance retention. C-3

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section C Deliverable and Due Date: 1) the conduct of an initial and subsequent TWG meeting comprised of Job Corps experts and other subject matter experts for the purpose of formulating recommendations to the FMT for structural changes within the OA component of Job Corps; 2) preliminary meetings will be conducted with Job Corps Federal Staff to ensure input into process, 3) meeting logistics and facilitation is provided by the contractor, 4) additional meetings with other interested parties such as FMT are required, and 5) meeting summaries and preparation materials are the responsibility of the contractor. Meetings will conclude within 1 year from the award of the contract. Milestone 3: Development of a National OA policy and other technical assistance materials. Task 1. Formulate OA policy and related technical assistance such as a best practice guide and obtain final input from the field. Based on the final recommendations from the TWG and approval from the FMT, the contractor shall formulate a draft OA policy which defines OA services. The contractor shall then prepare a guide for the field which provides suggestions on "best practices" as they relate to OA operations. Deliverable and Due Date: This draft OA policy and guide for "best practices" must be developed and out for comment within 60 days from the receipt of the final recommendations from the TWG and approval from the FMT. AREA II. WIA SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION, AND DATA SUPPORT RELATED TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT This area encompasses three major functions: 1) Implementing national pilots for the survey data collection for Job Corps Graduates 6 and 12 months following their first placement; 2) developing a system-wide approach for utilizing data for continuous program improvement; and 3) providing the necessary data analysis to support the continuous improvement efforts. Milestone 1: Implementing National pilots for survey data collection Task 1. Administering the 6- and 12-month survey The contractor is responsible for the piloting of a survey operation which at a minimum would collect placement and earnings information on all Job Corps graduates. The survey operation must employ proven survey techniques to ensure acceptable response rates and adequate staff coverage. The survey data must interface with other JC data center data. The contractor is responsible for training survey staff in Job Corps policy and procedures as it relates to data integrity. The contractor must have a vehicle in place to oversee and validate the data collected by the survey staff. Deliverable and Due Date: The contractor will have adequate staff trained and ready to begin the conduct of 6- and 12-month graduate data collection by way of operating a computer-assisted telephone C-4

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section C survey. The survey will attempt to reach all Job corps graduates at 6 and 12 months following their initial placement. The contractor will begin to operate the survey data collection within 30 days from the completion of the survey design and completion of any interface programming by the JC data center (anticipated date October, 2000) Task 2. Administering the survey for non-graduates The WIA requires Job Corps to provide information on the initial placement status of non- graduates. Job Corps will find this information out by attempting to contact each non-graduate by phone within 30 days from the student's exit from the program. To the extent possible, a referral to a local community service organization, such as a One-Stop Center, will be provided to the non-graduate and any employment information will be obtained. The contractor will manage and staff the telephone survey operation which will focus on collecting information on the status of non-graduates within 30 days of departure from the Center. The contractor will provide a referral to the extent possible. The contractor will base staffing on the volume of non- graduates, approximately 27,000 youth who will require attempted contacts, data collection, and referral services. Deliverable and Due Date: The contractor will have staff trained and in place within 30 days from the time that programming is completed on the data collection vehicle such as the computer assisted telephone survey (anticipated date October 2000) Task 3. System for verifying initial placement data for graduates and non-graduates Job Corps is accountable for maintaining data integrity. As an example of our commitment to this area, Job Corps has for many years, utilized a system for independent placement validation. The independent validation system must be redesigned to meet the intent of WIA. The contractor will manage and staff a telephone survey which utilizes data collected from either students or employers to validate a sample of all initial placements. Deliverable and Due Date: The contract will staff and manage the initial placement verification for the Office of Job Corps. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that the validation information is maintained in a data base and processes are in place for immediate notification to the appropriate Regional Office regarding any placements found to be invalid. The operation of this system must begin within 30 days of the completion of any programming and final development. Milestone 2: Development of a system for utilizing data for program improvement Job Corps has tremendous data. The use of the data is primarily for the purpose of assessing performance and rating Job Corps Centers. There is a potential to utilize the data to provide system-wide feedback for the purpose of improving programs in a variety of areas. The contractor will work with the FMT to develop a strategy for using data for the purpose of program improvements at many levels (Centers, regional operations and nationally). C-5

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section C Deliverable and Due Date: The contractor will conduct meetings with FMT members and other operations people to assess the needs of the Job Corps community related to continuous improvement. The contractor will prepare a plan based on information collected. The plan will provide Job Corps management with a strategy for using data for planning program improvements. The meetings will occur within the first 6 months of the contract award and the plan will be submitted within 9 months of the contract award. Milestone 3: Data analysis to support Job Corps decision making and continuous improvement The contractor will provide Job Corps with two FTEs who are skilled in data analysis, programming, statistical analysis, and data manipulation. These two positions will provide Job Corps with on-going analysis related to the major program changes underway as Job Corps restructures to meet WIA requirements. Due Date and Deliverable: Two Staff will be hired and office space and equipment will be furnished by the contractor within 120 days from the award of the contract. AREA III. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING This area consist of two critical components: 1) assessing the needs of the Job Corps community related to assistance that is necessary to be successful in implementing any structural changes as they relate to the activities associated with Area I and II; 2) developing the necessary vehicles to ensure the Job Corps community has access to different modes of assistance and training. Milestone 1: Assessing the needs of the Job Corps community The contractor will participate in FMT meetings, Center Director meetings, and regional meetings to gather information related to the training needs of the field. As Job Corps changes its approach to service delivery in the area of OA and continuous improvement, we must ensure for the field that there will be assistance available to help make the transition successful. Deliverable and Due Date: The contractor will be available to attend meetings and develop other modes of collecting information from the field. The contractor will submit a plan for conducting a needs assessment within 6 months from the award of this contract. Milestone 2: Developing a complement of modes of providing technical assistance The contractor will submit a plan for several types of technical assistance for the field. The plan should consider input from the needs assessment. Some ideas might include but are not limited to CDS, best practice guides, 1-800 help lines, etc. The plan is due 45 days after the needs assessment is completed. C-6

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section C C-7 RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section D SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING [For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section] D-1 RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section E SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause. NUMBER TITLE DATE 52.246-9 INSPECTION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT APR 1984 (SHORT FORM) E-1 RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section F SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause. NUMBER TITLE DATE 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989 ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) ^w F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance under this contract will be twelve (12) months from the date of execution of the contract by the Government plus four (4) 1-year options at the discretion of the Government. F.3 LEVEL OF EFFORT The level of effort for this solicitation is between 25 and 26 professional person years. The level of effort for each option period is equal to the base year plus inflation. The inflation rate will be determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. F.4 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE The contractor shall submit the following reports and products, at the time and in the number states, to the Government Authorized Representative (GAR) designated in the contract. If requested to do so by the GAR, the contractor shall present an oral briefing on any report submitted under any item below. 1. Area I, Milestone 1, Task 1: Develop a strategy for obtaining input and insight into the existing OA process and method of operation within 90 days from the date of contract award. Produce a national comprehensive analysis of the existing OA process including the aforementioned information and interview information obtained from field practicians. This analysis is due within 180 days from the contract award. 2. Area I, Milestone 2, Task 1: 1) the conduct of an initial and subsequent TWG meeting comprised of Job Corps experts and other subject matter experts for the purpose of formulating recommendations to the FMT for structural changes within the OA F-1

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section F component of Job Corps; 2) preliminary meetings will be conducted with Job Corps Federal Staff to ensure input into process, 3) meeting logistics and facilitation is provided by the contractor, 4) additional meetings with other interested parties such as FMT are required, and 5) meeting summaries and preparation materials are the responsibility of the contractor. Meetings will conclude within 1 year from the award of the contract. 3. Area I, Milestone 3, Task 1: This draft OA policy and guide for "best practices" must be developed and out for comment within 60 days from the receipt of the final recommendations from the TWG and approval from the FMT. 4. Area II, Milestone 1, Task 1: The contractor will have adequate staff trained and ready to begin the conduct of 6- and 12-month graduate data collection by way of operating a computer-assisted telephone survey. The survey will attempt to reach all Job corps graduates at 6 and 12 months following their initial placement. The contractor will begin to operate the survey data collection within 30 days from the completion of the survey design and completion of any interface programming by the JC data center (anticipated date October, 2000) 5. Area II, Milestone 1, Task 2: The contractor will have staff trained and in place within 30 days from the time that programming is completed on the data collection vehicle such as the computer assisted telephone survey (anticipated date October 2000) 6. Area II, Milestone 1, Task 3: The contract will staff and manage the initial placement verification for the Office of Job Corps. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that the validation information is maintained in a data base and processes are in place for immediate notification to the appropriate Regional Office regarding any placements found to be invalid. The operation of this system must begin within 30 days of the completion of any programming and final development. 7. Area II, Milestone 2, Task 1: The contractor will conduct meetings with FMT members and other operations people to assess the needs of the Job Corps community related to continuous improvement. The contractor will prepare a plan based on information collected. The plan will provide Job Corps management with a strategy for using data for planning program improvements. The meetings will occur within the first 6 months of the contract award and the plan will be submitted within 9 months of the contract award. 8. Area II, Milestone 3, Task 1: Two Staff will be hired and office space and equipment will be furnished by the contractor within 120 days from the award of the contract. 9. Area III, Milestone 1, Task 1: The contractor will be available to attend meetings and develop other modes of collecting information from the field. The contractor will submit a plan for conducting a needs assessment within 6 months from the award of this contract. 10. Area III, Milestone 2, Task 1: The plan is due 45 days after the needs assessment is completed. F-2

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section F F-3 RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section G SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA G.1 IDENTITY AND AUTHORITY OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) (A) The authorized representative of the Contracting Officer is TBD whose authority to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer is limited to the extent set forth in (B) below. Under no circumstances is the Government Authorized Representative (GAR) authorized to sign any contractual documents or approve any alteration to the contract involving a change in the scope, price, terms or conditions of the contract or order. (B) The Government Authorized Representative is authorized to: (1) Monitor and inspect Contractor's performance to ensure compliance of the scope of work. (2) Make determinations relative to satisfactory or unsatisfactory performance, including acceptance of all work performed and/or all products produced under the terms of the contract. (3) Review and approve invoices. (4) Review and approve Contractor's project staff as may be called for on the contract. (5) Recommend program changes to the Contracting Officer as a result of monitoring or as may be requested by the Contractor. (6) Review, coordinate changes or corrections, if any, and accept all reports (including any final reports) required under the contract. G.2 INVOICE REQUIREMENTS Contractor will prepare and submit proper invoices (as defined in C below) in accordance with the criteria outlined below. (Also, see Clause 52.232-8 "Discount for Prompt Payment", contained in Section I of the contract.): A. (1) If the contract is a cost-reimbursement type contract, the contractor will submit three (3) ink- signed copies of the invoice, Cost Contractor's Invoice, (ETA 3100-1), together with a detailed report of expenditures, Cost Contractor's Detailed Statement of Costs (ETA 3-2), to the Government Authorized Representative (GAR), U.S. Department of Labor, not more frequently G-1

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section G than monthly, unless otherwise so authorized in the contract. (2) If the contract is a fixed-price type contract, the contractor may submit SF-1034, Public Voucher, or the equivalent thereto; i.e., contractor's own invoice, in lieu of the forms described in A(l) above. (3) Invoices should be submitted to the individual listed below: TBD U.S. Department of Labor, ETA 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room TBD Washington, D.C. 20210 B. The Detailed Report of Expenditures (ETA 3-2) submitted with the Invoice (ETA 3100-1) must include the same budget line items or cost categories as appears in the contract, including any modifications thereto. C. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice, must include the following information and/or attached documentation: (1) Name and address of the Contractor; (2) Invoice date; (3) Contract number or other authorization for supplies delivered or services performed (including order number and contract line item number). (4) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed. (5) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, prompt payment discount terms. Bill of lading number and weight of shipment will be shown for shipments on Government bills of lading. (6) Name and address of Contractor official to whom payment is to be sent (must be the same as that in the contract or in a proper notice of assignment). (7) Name (where practicable), title, telephone number and mailing address of person to be notified in event of a defective invoice. (8) Any other information or documentation required by other requirements of the contract. In addition to the above, invoices should be numbered consecutively. All final invoices shall be clearly marked Final Invoice. G-2

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section G G.3 METHOD OF PAYMENT A. Payments under this contract will be made either by check or electronic funds transfer (through the Treasury Fedline Communications System (FEDLINE) or the Automated Clearing House (A H)), at the option of the Government. After award, but no later than 14 days before an invoice or contract financing request is submitted, the Contractor shall designate a financial institution for receipt of electronic funds transfer payments. The contractor shall submit this designation to the Contracting Officer or other Government official as directed. B. For payments through FEDLINE, the Contractor shall provide the following information: (1) Name, address, and telegraphic abbreviation of the financial institution receiving payment. (2) The American Bankers Association 9-digit identifying number of the financing institution receiving payment if the institution has access to the Federal Reserve Communications System. (3) Payee's account number at the financial institution where funds are to be transferred. (4) If the financial institution does not have access to the Federal Reserve Communications System, provide the name, address, and telegraphic abbreviation of the correspondent financial institution through which the financial institution receiving payment obtains electronic funds transfer messages. Provide the telegraphic abbreviation and American Bankers Association identifying number for the correspondent institution. C. For payments through ACH, the Contractor shall provide the following information: (1) Routing transit number of the financial institution receiving payment (same as American Bankers Association identifying number used for FEDLINE). (2) Number of account to which funds are to be deposited. (3) Type of depositor account ("C" for checking, "S" for savings). (4) If the Contractor is a new enrollee to the ACH system, a "Payment Information Form," SF 3881, must be completed before payment can be processed. D. In the event the Contractor, during the performance of this contract, elects to designate a different financial institution for the receipt of any payment made using electronic funds transfer G-3

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section G procedures, notification of such change and the required information specified above must be received by the appropriate Government official 30 days prior to the date such change is to become effective. E. The documents furnishing the information required in paragraphs B and C above must be dated and contain the signature, title, and telephone number of the Contractor official authorized to provide it, as well as the Contractor's name and contract number. F. Contractor failure to properly designate a financial institution or to provide appropriate payee bank account information may delay payments of amounts otherwise properly due. G. The Contractor shall forward the information required above to: U.S. Department of Labor, ETA Division of Accounting, Room N-4702 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 G-4 RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS H.1 BUDGET LINE ITEM FLEXIBILITY Flexibility of Direct Costs will be allowed within the Prime Contract Budget, provided no single line item of cost shall be increased or decreased in excess of 20 percent and provided further that the total estimated cost of the Contract is not exceeded. This flexibility of cost does not apply to the wages, salaries and fringe benefits line items (including proposed changes by the Contractor in the mixture, number of hours, wages, and/or bonus or personnel paid under the contract) wherein no increase is permitted without the prior review and approval by the Contracting Officer. In contracts with OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES provisions, this clause is applicable to each yearly negotiated budget line item amounts, and not the accumulated budget line item totals. H.2 FRINGE BENEFITS Social Security, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Compensation and any other fringe benefits are a normal practice of the Contractor at the time of final negotiations for this contract and are available to all employees. Fringe benefits from an immediate previous employer which may be continued while employed under this contract are an allowable cost. In no event will duplicate fringe benefits be allowable to an individual under this contract. H.3 VACATIONS, SICK-LEAVE HOLIDAYS The Contractor may grant leave in accordance with its established written policy, provided that policy is accepted by the Contracting Officer or, in the absence of an established policy, leave may be granted as follows: Vacation: Maximum 2 weeks (10 working days) Sick Leave: Maximum 2 weeks (10 working days) Holiday: Maximum of paid holidays Leave shall be accrued at the rate of 5/6 of 1 day per month for each month employed. If the term of this contract is for more than or less than 1 year, the above leave shall be adjusted accordingly. H-1

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H H.4 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM Travel policies as set forth in the Travel Regulations referred to below are required of the Contractor and consultants hereunder. Where the Contractor has a more restrictive travel policy than the Federal Travel Regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to authorize only such per diem allowances as justified by the circumstances affecting the travel. Care should be exercised to prevent fixing per diem rates in excess of those required to meet the necessary authorized subsistence expenses. To this end, consideration should be given to factors which reduce the expenses of the employee such as: known arrangements at temporary duty locations where lodging and meals may be obtained without cost or at prices advantageous to the traveler; established cost experience in the localities where lodging and meals are required; situations where special rates for accommodations have been made available for a particular meeting or conference; the extent to which the traveler is familiar with establishments providing lodging and meals at a lower cost in certain localities, particularly, where repeated travel is involved; and the use of methods of travel where sleeping accommodations are provided as part of the transportation expenses. All travel shall be at tourist, coach, or less than first class unless itinerary or unavailability dictate otherwise. All temporary duty and local area automobile travel shall be allowed as prescribed by the applicable Travel Regulations. Copies of applicable Travel Regulations can be obtained as follows at a fee: a. Federal Travel Regulations, prescribed by the General Services Administration, for travel in the conterminous 48 United States: Available on a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 022-001-81003-7. b. Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 2, DoD Civilian Personnel, Appendix A, prescribed by the Department of Defense, for travel in Alaska, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and territories and possessions of the United States: Available on a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 908-010-00000-1. c. Standardized Regulations, (Government Civilians, Foreign Areas), Section 925, "Maximum Travel Per Diem Allowances for Foreign Areas," prescribed by the Department of State, for travel in areas not covered in 1 and 2 above: Available on a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 744-008-00000-0. H-2

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H H.5 USE OF AND PAYMENT TO CONSULTANTS (a) Consultant(s) hired to perform under this contract may be compensated at a rate for time actually worked (e.g., amount per day, per week, per month, etc.), or at a fixed price for performance of a specific task, or at nominal compensation in accordance with Contractor's policies. However, for the use and payment to consultant(s) prior written approval must be obtained from the Contracting Officer. (b) The amount or rate of payment will be determined on a case-by- case basis, taking into account (among any other relevant factors) the relative importance of the duties to be performed, the stature of the individual in his specialized field, comparable pay for positions under the Classification Act or other Federal pay systems, rates paid by private employers and rates previously paid other experts or consultants for similar work. (c) The contractor shall maintain a written report for the files on the results on all consultations charged to the contract. This report must include, as a minimum: (1) the consultant's name, dates, hours and amounts charged to the contract; (2) the names of the contractor's staff to whom the services are provided; and (3) the results of the subject matter of the consultation. H.6 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COST Unemployment insurance costs shall be paid by the contractor as they are incurred. However, in the event billings for Unemployment Insurance costs are received by the contractor after the expiration date of this contract and the billings cover the period that this contract was effective, the Government agrees to reimburse the contractor at the same rate that would have been applicable had the cost been paid as they were incurred. H.7 ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING SERVICES (a) Accounting The contractor may procure and utilize such accounting services as are required to establish and maintain an accounting system which reflect accurate, current and complete financial transactions and which meet the standards of the Comptroller General of the United States and the Department of Labor. (b) Auditing The contractor shall audit or have audited subcontractor financial records as may be required to determine, at a minimum, the fiscal integrity of financial transactions and compliance with laws, regulations and administrative requirements. H-3

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H The U.S. Department of Labor shall be responsible for scheduling all audits of the prime contractor's books, documents, papers and records. The Department will use its own audit resources or shall use certified or public accountants under contract or auditors from another Federal agency. Cost of Accounting Services and Audit of subcontractors as described herein are allowable cost under this contract. Costs for audits for which the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible are unallowable. H.8 PRINTING Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the contractor shall not engage in, nor subcontract for, any printing (as that term is defined in Title 1 of the Government Printing and Binding Regulations in effect on the effective date of this contract) in connection with the performance of work under this contract: provided, however, that performance of a requirement under this contract involving the reproduction of less than 5,000 production units of any one page or less than 25,000 production units in the aggregate of multiple pages, will not be deemed to be printing. A production unit is defined as one sheet, size 8 by 11 inches, one side only, one color. H.9 KEY PERSONNEL The personnel specified below or in attachment to this contract are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance and shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the program. No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer; Provided, that the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing such diversion and such ratification shall constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer required by this clause. The below list or attachment to this contract may be amended from time to time during the course of the contract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate. For the purpose of this contract, the key personnel positions are identified below as: TBD - - - - - - H-4

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H H.10 CONTRACT NUMBER IDENTIFICATION The Contractor agrees to utilize the number of this contract on all correspondence, communications, reports, vouchers and such other data concerning this contract or delivered hereunder. H.11 SUBMISSION OF CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence relating to contractual aspects shall be directed to the Division of Contract Services, Attention: Contracting Officer. H.12 OTHER CONTRACTORS The Government may undertake or award other contracts for the same, essentially similar, or related work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees. The foregoing paragraph shall be included in the contracts of all Contractors with whom this Contractor will be required to cooperate. The Government shall equitably enforce this clause as to all contractors, to prevent the imposition of unreasonable burdens on any contractor. H.13 LAWS APPLICABLE The contractor will perform its duties in accordance with the applicable Act, and the regulations, procedures and standards promulgated thereunder. The Contractor will comply with all applicable Federal and State and Local laws, rules, and regulations which deal with or relate to the employment of persons who perform work or are trained under contract. This contract in no way relieves the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended. H.14 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL Upon termination or completion of all work under this contract, the Contractor shall prepare for shipment, deliver F0B destination, or dispose of all materials received from the Government and all residual materials produced in connection with the performance of this contract as may be directed by Contracting Officer, or as specified in other provisions of this contract. All materials produced or required to be delivered under this contract become and remain the property of the Government. H-5

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H H.15 NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (a) No person shall on the ground of race, religion, color, handicap, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or beliefs be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded or otherwise financially assisted, in whole or in part with funds made available hereunder. (b) In addition, this contract and any subcontract hereunder is subjected to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252) and the Regulations issued thereunder and found at 29 CFR 31. The Contractor agrees that any service, financial aid, or other benefit to be provided by it under this contract shall be furnished without discrimination because of race, color, sex, or national origin; and that his employment practices shall be subject to the same restrictions to ensure nondiscriminatory treatment of beneficiaries of assistance under the Act. H.16 FEDERAL REPORTS In the event that it subsequently becomes a contractual requirement to collect or record information calling for answers to identical questions from 10 or more persons other than Federal employees, or for information from Federal employees which is to be used for statistical compilations of general public interest, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 and 5 CRF 1320 shall apply to this contract. No plan, questionnaire, interview guide or similar device for collecting formation (whether repetitive or single-time) may be used without first obtaining clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The contractor shall obtain the required OMB clearance through the Project Officer before expending any funds or making public contracts for the collection of data. The authority to expend funds and to proceed with the collection of data shall be issued in writing by the Contracting Officer. H.17 DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION The Contractor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any information regarding applicants, project participants or their immediate families which may be obtained through application forms, interviews, test reports from public agencies or counselors, or any other source. Without the permission of the applicant or participant, such information shall be divulged only as necessary for purposes related to the performance or evaluation of the contract and to persons having responsibilities under the contract, including those furnishing services to the projects under subcontracts. H-6

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H H.18 ELIMINATION OF SEXIST LANGUAGE AND ART WORK All written materials issued by the Contractor or grantee shall conform to the following guidelines for eliminating sexist language and art work: (a) Avoid the use of sex reference in job titles. Titles should conform to the Census Bureau's occupational classification system and the most recently published edition of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. -- Longshore workers instead of longshoremen. (b) Avoid the use of male and female gender word forms. -- Aviator to include men and women pilots, not aviatrix. (c) Include both sexes by using terms that refer to people as a whole. -- Human beings or people instead of mankind. (d) Avoid the use of masculine and feminine pronouns or adjectives in referring to a hypothetical person or people in general. Change sentences such as: The average American worker spends 2 years of his life in the workforce. -- By rewording to eliminate unnecessary gender pronouns and adjectives. (The average American worker spends 20 years in the workforce.) -- By recasting into the plural. (Most Americans spend 20 years of their lives in the workforce.) -- By replacing the masculine or feminine pronoun or adjective with "one", "you", "he or she", "her or him", or his or her". (An average American spends 20 years of his or her life in the workforce.) (e) Refer to both men and women in such generic terms as economist, doctor, or lawyer. Identify sex through the use of pronouns. -- The lawyer made her final summation. (f) Avoid the use of stereotyped terms or expressions such as "man-sized" job. -- Employee-years and employee-hours (or staff-hours) instead of man-years and man-hours. (g) The use of art work in publications should conform to the following guidelines: (i) Strive to use racially and sexually balanced designs. H-7

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H (ii) Depict both men and women in art work on general subject matters. (iii) Show men and women in a variety of roles in photographs, illustrations, and drawings. -- Show women and men as managers and skilled laborers. H.19 HAZARDOUS OCCUPATION ORDERS The Contractor shall comply with the Hazardous Occupation Orders issued pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and set forth at 20 CFR 570.50 et seq. with respect to the employment of youths under 18 years of age and the Child Labor Standards of 29 CFR 570.31 et seq. with respect to the employment of youths aged 14 and 15. H.20 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (FAR-Subpart 28.3) In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, 48 CFR, Clause 52.228-7 entitled, "Insurance-Liability to Third Persons" the following kinds and amounts of insurance must be procured and maintained in force during the lifetime of the above numbered contract. A. Workers' Compensation - In the amounts required by State law or the United States Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 901). B. Occupational Diseases Insurance - As required by applicable law. In any area where all occupational diseases are not compensable under applicable law, insurance for occupational diseases shall be secured under the employer liability section of your insurance policy, minimum per accident $100,000. C. Employer Liability - This insurance is to cover any liability imposed upon an employer, by law, for damages on account of personal injuries, including death resulting therefrom, sustained by his employees by reason of accident. D. General Liability Insurance (Bodily Injury) - This insurance protects the insured against claims arising from bodily injury or death to third parties occurring on it business premises or through its operations except those arising from motor vehicles away from the premises, those covered by any Workers' Compensation law, and other exclusions stated in the policy. The required coverage for bodily injury shall be $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. E. Automobile Liability - The required coverage is $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. F. The policies evidencing such insurance as required under this contract shall contain the following endorsement: H-8

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H "No cancellation, termination, or modification of this policy shall take effect prior to the expiration of 35 days after written notice of the cancellation, termination or modification together with suitable identification of the policy and name insured has been sent by registered letter to the Government representative at the address stated below: Name of Contracting Officer: Keith A. Bond Address: USDOL/ETA/OFAM/OGCM/DCS 200 Constitution Ave., N.W. Room S-4203 Washington, D.C. 20210 The types and minimum limits reflected above for vehicle insurance shall apply to any vehicle operated or used in connection with performance of official business under this contract. In the event a privately-owned vehicle is used, the Government's share of insurance premiums, including any additional coverage required to conform with the above limits, shall be prorated in accordance with the vehicle's actual use while conducting business under the terms of this contract. H.21 DATA COLLECTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR The Contractor shall be responsible for informing any grantee that they have been requested to collect information for the Department of Labor. The collection of such data shall be the responsibility of the Contractor solely. The Contractor may request assistance from ETA grantees in locating the data. However, the actual data gathering must be done by the Contractor. H.22 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The composition, work, printing or reproduction and substantive content of all reports, evaluations, charts, tables, graphs, and other data to be furnished under this contract shall strictly conform to the generally accepted quality standards of the Contractor's profession and shall be suitable for dissemination and use without revision, to DOL, other Government agencies and the general public. Reports shall include a complete disclosure of all data relevant to the work performed, the techniques developed, the investigations made, and shall be relevant to the materials studies and methods and processes employed. H-9

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H H.23 RESTRICTION ON USE OF DOL FUNDS FOR LOBBYING In accordance with the cost principles incorporated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) at 31.205-22, lobbying costs (direct or indirect) are unallowable under this agreement. The exclusion of lobbying costs using Department of Labor funds is not intended to penalize, discourage, or prevent lobbying activities by utilizing non-Federal funds. H.24 PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS The Contractor shall receive permission from the Contracting Officer prior to publishing any works performed under this contract. Further, the Contractor shall acknowledge the support of the Department of Labor whenever publicizing any work performed under this contract. To implement the foregoing, the Contractor shall include in any publication resulting from work performed under this contract, an acknowledgement substantially the same as follows: "This project has been funded, either wholly or in part, with Federal funds from the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration under Contract Number TBD the contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government." H.25 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT - SERVICE (FAR 17.208(g)) 1. The Government may extend the terms of this contract by written notice to the Contractor at least 60 calendar days before the contract expires. This notice does not commit the Government to an extension. 2. If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option provision. 3. The initial period of this contract may be extended by one year, at estimated costs and indirect costs as follows: Option Year Estimated Cost Indirect Cost Total Estimated Cost 1 $.00 $.00 $.00 2 $.00 $.00 $.00 3 $.00 $.00 $.00 4 $.00 $.00 $.00 The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. H-10

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H 4. Estimated costs, including any indirect costs, for the options years shall be determined at the time of contract execution. Any anticipated deviations from total preestimated option year costs must be presented to the Contracting Officer in writing, with an explanation and justification of the anticipated deviation(s), 10 calendar days after receipt of notice by the contractor of the Government 's intention to exercise the option to extend the term of the contract. No deviations from the total pre-established option years estimated costs shall be permitted without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. Deviations which would increase the total pre-established option year estimated costs by more than 10 percent shall not be permitted under any circumstances. H.26 INDIRECT COSTS In order to avoid major audit problems, disallowed costs, and to receive timely reimbursement of indirect costs, contractors should take those necessary steps to comply with this clause as well as the critical timeframes for submission of indirect cost proposals. You are governed by one of the categories of cost principles listed below. Please comply with your cost principles as appropriate to your organization. (1) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 31 and 42 apply to private-for-profit contractors. (2) OMB Circular A-87 applies to state and local governments and Federally-recognized Indian Tribes. States receiving JTPA formula-allocated funds can elect to waive A-87 coverage. (3) OMB Circulars A-21, A-88 and FAR 42.705-3 apply to educational institutions. (4) OMB Circular A-122 applies to nonprofit institutions excluding those addressed in the preceding as well as hospitals. The total amount of contract funds will not be increased to reimburse organizations for higher indirect cost rates than those rates identified in this clause. Also, the contractor must obtain approval from the Contracting Officer to transfer funds from other budget line items to the indirect cost budget line items to accommodate higher indirect cost rates. The foregoing does not relieve the contractor of any other administrative cost limitations regarding the contract. Billing rates are only temporary for the 90 days period from the effective date of your contract. Failure to submit an acceptable indirect cost proposal to your cognizant agency for provisional rates within the aforementioned 90-day period means that you shall not receive any further reimbursement of your indirect billing rates until the provisional rate proposal is received. Also, action may be taken to recoup all indirect costs already paid to you. A private-for-profit contractor is to submit an acceptable indirect cost proposal for final rates to its cognizant agency within 90 days after the end of its fiscal year. All other contractors must submit H-11

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H their final rate proposals within 6 months after the end of their fiscal year. Block 1 or 2 is completed below as appropriate for affected new contracts or modifications. BLOCK 1 Rate category: (check one) Your Billing Overhead Provisional Base: Final (And, if applicable) See Attached Agreement General and Admin. Other (Explain) Base: Effective from to or if multi-year, please explain here: BLOCK 2 (For special indirect cost ceilings) Special percent ceiling is % for (usually overhead) and if applicable, % for General and Administrative. Base: OR Special dollar ceiling is $ for (usually overhead) and if applicable, $ for General and Administrative. Base: Effective from to or if multi-year, please explain here: If applicable for ceilings, please describe here any situation whereby the bases in Block 2 above differ from the bases in Block 1 above. Also, the maximum reimbursement for indirect costs under this contract will be based on the lower of the negotiated rates or ceilings. If the Department of Labor (DOL) is your cognizant agency, proposals for indirect cost rates and supporting data and documentation should be sent to the DCD Negotiator in the appropriate DOL Regional Office or if applicable, to the DCD National Office whose address and phone number is listed below. In addition, if you do not know your cognizant Federal agency, please call the phone number listed below: H-12

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section H Director, Division of Cost Determination (DCD) U.S. Department of Labor, OASAM 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room S-5520 Washington, D.C. 20210 Tel. (202) 219-8391 (End of Clause) H.27 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond June 30, 2000. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond June 30, 2000, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The amount of funds which can be expended on the contract by June 30, 2000, shall not exceed TBD. H-13 RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section I PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause. NUMBER TITLE DATE 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS OCT 1995 52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES APR 1984 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO JUL 1995 THE GOVERNMENT 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES JUL 1995 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY JAN 1997 OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR JAN 1997 IMPROPER ACTIVITY 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE JUN 1997 CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS 52.204-4 PRINTING/COPYING DOUBLE-SIDED ON JUN 1996 RECYCLED PAPER 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST JUL 1995 WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS--NEGOTIATION JUN 1999 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--UNIFORM CONTRACT OCT 1997 FORMAT 52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT APR 1998 52.216-8 FIXED-FEE MAR 1997 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE JUL 1996 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OCT 1999 52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR FEB 1997 DISPUTES 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR AUG 1996 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FEB 1999 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS APR 1998 AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA I-1

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section I 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH JUN 1998 DISABILITIES 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON DISABLED VETERANS JAN 1999 AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA 52.223-2 CLEAN AIR AND WATER APR 1984 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE JAN 1997 52.225-11 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN AUG 1998 PURCHASES 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT JUL 1995 ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AUG 1996 AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT 52.227-11 PATENT RIGHTS -- RETENTION BY THE JUN 1997 CONTRACTOR (SHORT FORM) 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA--GENERAL JUN 1987 52.228-7 INSURANCE--LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS MAR 1996 52.232-17 INTEREST JUN 1996 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984 52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS APR 1984 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS JAN 1986 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS--CENTRAL MAY 1999 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION 52.233-1 DISPUTES MAR 1994 ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996 ALTERNATE I (JUN 1985) 52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS APR 1984 52.242-3 PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS OCT 1995 52.242-4 CERTIFICATION OF FINAL INDIRECT COSTS JAN 1997 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995 52.243-2 CHANGES--COST REIMBURSEMENT AUG 1987 ALTERNATE V (APR 1984) 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS AUG 1998 ALTERNATE II (AUG 1998) 52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING DEC 1996 52.246-23 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FEB 1997 52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--SERVICES FEB 1997 52.249-6 TERMINATION (COST-REIMBURSEMENT) SEP 1996 52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS APR 1984 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991 I.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days. I-2

Back to Table of Contents RFP-DCS-00-15 8(a) Section I I.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (NOV 1999) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option provision. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. I.4 52.219-17 SECTION 8(a) AWARD (DEC 1996) (a) By execution of a contract, the Small Business Administration (SBA) agrees to the following: (1) To