Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) A panel consisting of not less than two (2)
and not more than four (4) professional full-time employees of the Agency and at
least two (2) representatives of the technology development community or
manufacturing community, shall score all Proposals using the criteria described in
subsections (1) through (8) below. The panel shall be authorized to interview
Applicants to request clarification of material submitted prior to the Solicitation
Deadline, but not to request additional material.
(1)
Targeted solutions to industry
needs. More points will be given to those Proposals which include a
manufacturing process, product or service that has an impact on the development of a
significant segment of the manufacturing sector. More points will be given to those
Proposals which:
a) include a credible plan for
the development of a manufacturing process, product, or service targeted to the
needs of manufacturers;
b) include a
training component to upgrade the skills of workers or;
c) lead to the creation and retention of
high-value-added manufacturing jobs in California. Maximum points will be given to
Proposals that clearly explain the methods used in identifying industry needs (e.g.,
focus groups, marketing campaigns, surveys, demographic and analytic information)
and explain how this information was used to develop solutions to the problems
encountered by industry. Points 0-8.
(2)
Project evaluation. More points
will be given to those Proposals which include a well prepared project evaluation
schedule, and criteria and measures for evaluating the project. Criteria and
measures may include, but need not be limited to, the number and size of firms
served; the number of activities initiated by type and technical focus; workforce
training activities; the jobs created or retained; the estimated annual and
long-term impact within the service area; and the data regarding formation of
manufacturing networks or consortia resulting from Program activity. Points
0-8.
(3)
Organizational
capacity to fulfill the goals of the program. More points will be given to
Proposals that include a credible management plan that identifies project personnel
who have specific experience related to proposed activities and relevant experience
in the effective diffusion and implementation of Manufacturing Improvement Services
or technology commercialization. Maximum points will be given to Proposals that
clearly describe:
a) the role customer feedback
plays in developing the management plan and
b) the Applicant's strategy for attaining the
identified market niche. Points: 0-8.
(4)
Credible project plan. More
points will be given to those Proposals which include a credible plan for the
development of the project which includes:
a) a
thorough description of the opportunities and impediments to the successful
diffusion and implementation of manufacturing improvement services within the
Applicant's region and throughout the state,
b) a thorough understanding of and capacity for
production, capitalization, engineering, and research and development, and
c) a concrete and credible management plan that
will result in continued operation or commercial viability beyond the public funding
cycle. Points: 0-8.
(5)
Likelihood of Federal Award: More
points will be given to those Proposals which use the Grant as matching funds for a
Federal Award. Maximum points will be given to those Proposals which indicate
evidence of the receipt of a Federal Award requiring matching funds. Points:
0-5.
(6)
Sources of
funding: More points will be given to those Proposals which indicate
significant funds from sources other than state and federal agencies. Maximum points
will be given to those Proposals showing a diverse source of funding including
private sector sources, including In-kind contributions. Points:
0-5.
(7)
Partnering with
other agencies and organizations. More points will be given to those
Proposals which increase the effectiveness of the diffusion and implementation of
manufacturing improvement services or, accelerate the commercialization of the
project by enlisting the assistance and cooperation of other agencies and
organizations. Maximum points will be given to those proposals that identify all
partners and their respective roles. Examples of partners include, but are not
limited to: the Regional Technology Alliance, the California Space and Technology
Alliance, the Employment Training Panel, regional educational and business
development organizations, and other public sector, nonprofit, and private
manufacturing support programs. Points: 0-4.
(8)
Diversity of Grant awards. More
points will be given to those Proposals submitted by Applicants who have not
received a Grant or, to those Proposals that will be implemented in geographic
regions in which Applicants have not received a Grant. Points:
0-4.
(b) Proposals
which receive between thirty (30) and fifty (50) points shall be considered for
funding by the Agency. Based on negotiations pursuant to subsections
4080.2(d) or (e), the
Agency shall award Grants to the Applicant(s) receiving the highest
scores.
1. New section filed
8-1-96 as an emergency pursuant to Government Code section
15378.99;
operative 8-1-96 (Register 96, No. 31). A Certificate of Compliance must be
transmitted to OAL by 1-28-97 pursuant to Government Code section
15378.99 or
emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
day.
2. Repealed by operation of Government Code section
11346.1(g)
(Register 97, No. 30).
3. New section filed 7-21-97 as an emergency;
operative 7-21-97 (Register 97, No. 30). A Certificate of Compliance must be
transmitted to OAL by 11-18-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation
of law on the following day.
4. Repealed by operation of Government Code
section
11346.1(g)
(Register 98, No. 10).
5. New section filed 3-5-98 as an emergency;
operative 3-5-98 (Register 98, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be
transmitted to OAL by 9-1-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of
law on the following day.
6. Notice of erroneous filing filed 10-8-98;
purported repeal and deletion of section filed in error on 9-2-98 is null and void
and text as filed with Secretary of State on 3-5-98 remains in effect uninterrupted,
HISTORY 5 has been amended to show correct Certificate of Compliance date, and
former HISTORY 6 has been repealed (Register 98, No. 42).
7. Certificate
of Compliance as to 9-1-98 order, including amendment of subsection (b), transmitted
to OAL 8-28-98 and filed 10-13-98 (Register 98, No.
42).
Note: Authority cited: Section
15378.99,
Government Code. Reference: Sections
15379.15 and
15379.16,
Government Code.
