Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 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.
