Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, Inc.
Request for Proposals
Academic/Athletic Summer Camp Operator

I. Request for Proposals: Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, Inc. (Goodwill) desires to obtain proposals for the design, implementation and operation of a summer camp that will combine academics and recreation activities for young girls between the ages of 8 and 15 years who reside in the City of New Orleans. Goodwill is soliciting for-profit and non-profit organizations interested in designing and operating a camp that will engage program participants and provide a forum whereby participants can gain knowledge and skills through reading and writing as well as through mentoring, community service, and athletic competition. The camp should run for 6 weeks starting in June.

II. Proposal should clearly demonstrate the applicant’s qualifications to perform the needed services. Proposals should include detailed resumes or curricula vitae for the principals performing the services. Program design shall include a full description of services to be offered, and must identify the venue where the camp will be held. Any agreements to utilize the facilities of a third-party must be executed and submitted prior to the conclusion of negotiations with a successful respondent to this FP.

III. Proposal should include a detailed budget not to exceed $35,000.

IV. All proposals shall include the following information that will be evaluated and scored by a review panel established by Goodwill:

1. Introduction
This section shall include a program objective that is clear and concise. It should briefly describe the organization (and its members) that will be responsible for the day to day operations of the camp.

2. Needs Assessment/Scope of Work
This section shall set forth the specific community needs for the services proposed. Statistics, charts and graphs, though not required, may be used to illustrate data to support the need. It shall also include an outline of the specific services that will be offered to program participants.

3. Logistics
This section shall include a comprehensive outline of the program’s design.
Information required under this section includes, but is not limited to, program dates, times, venue, and activities. It should provide a clear picture of a day in the life of a program participant.

4. Evaluation process
This section shall describe the methodology that will be used in measuring the effectiveness of the overall program and services offered at the camp.

V. The successful respondent shall be responsible for any and all insurance (e.g. liability) and licenses required to perform the work contemplated in this RFP. Evidence of insurance shall be submitted as part of the proposal.

VI. Instructions: Applicants shall submit three hard copies of the proposal, with the original signature enclosed in a sealed envelop marked: “Proposal for the Design and Operation of the Mayor’s 2008 Summer Academic/Athletic Camp”. Proposals must be submitted to Youth Career Center Coordinator,1530 Thalia St., New Orleans, LA 70130 no later May 23, 2008 5:00pm CST.

Goodwill will not accept proposals submitted by fax. All proposals must be received by Goodwill in the prescribed format and at the prescribed location on or before the Delivery Deadline. Goodwill will not accept proposals delivered after the deadline. Goodwill will not credit delivery claims not clearly documented by original receipt.

EPA AWARDS GOODWILL BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANT

Goodwill And Community Partners Slated To Provide Training That Leads to Sustainable Employment in Environmental Field


NEW ORLEANS – March 7 – The EPA has awarded Goodwill of Southeastern Louisiana a $200,000 brownfields job training grant. Goodwill, in conjunction with BFA Environmental Consultants, Limitless Vistas, Inc., Louisiana Technical College and JOB1, will work together to train vulnerable youth to be true stewards of their environment.

The training program will offer certifications in HAZWOPER, mold, and asbestos abatement, and OSHA construction safety. Additional training will include coursework in engineering, debris removal, and federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations. Students will be recruited by Goodwill, JOB1, and Limitless Vistas, Inc., from neighborhoods in District B of Orleans Parish, which includes the Central City Neighborhood. Graduates will be placed in environmental jobs.

The brownfields job training grants provide residents of the communities impacted by brownfields with the skills and training needed to effectively gain employment in assessment and cleanup activities associated with brownfield redevelopment and environmental remediation.

Goodwill and the program partners believe that the timing and location of the training will play a vital role in helping rehabilitate a community and population in need of renewal.

For further information contact:
Cindy Denney
504-456-3926
cdenney@goodwillno.org