This section is designed to inform the local New York City workforce community on the NYC Workforce Investment Board’s (WIB) requirements for letters of support for Requests for Proposal (RFP) from federal and state agencies.  Please note that this section is divided into two areas: WIB Requirements for Letter of Support and Resources.  The first section, WIB Requirements for Letter of Support, will provide specific details, by RFP, for local NYC organizations seeking a letter of support from the WIB.  Deadlines for these letters of support are firm.  The second section, Resources, will provide additional resources for specific RFP opportunities, as appropriate. 

For more information on any of the information in this section, or if you do not see a specific RFP listed, please contact OHCD Senior Policy Advisor, Cesar Cardenas at Ccardenas@ohcd.nyc.gov

WIB Requirements for Letter of Support

Process to Request Letters of Support
 
The NYC Office of Human Capital Development (OHCD) hereby notifies all organizations of the process to request a Letter of Support from OHCD on behalf of the NYC Workforce Investment Board (WIB). OHCD reviews proposals very carefully and gives each request serious consideration; paying particular attention to programmatic, fiscal, administrative, and legal aspects.
 
Requests for Letters of Support (including the supporting documentation outlined below) must be submitted to OHCD and received no later than 14 calendar days prior to the deadline for the solicited funding opportunity

1. a 3-5 page proposal abstract, including:
        a.   the reason why a letter is being requested from OHCD/WIB and brief description;
        b.   what role the organization envisions for OHCD/WIB in their proposal; and,
        c.    the length of time the organization has experience providing this type of service and corresponding performance outcomes that support the organization's track record
   
   
2. attestation that any organization information reflected on the City’s Vendor Information Exchange System  (VENDEX) is updated, valid, and there are no liens or caution concerns (www.nyc.gov/vendex); and,
   
   
3. a brief summary explanation for any City contracts that have been revoked or rescinded by a City agency
   
    
   Please send all of the above information via email, mail or messenger to:           
   Cesar Cardenas
   NYC Office of Human Capital Development
   253 Broadway, 14th Floor | New York, NY  10007
   ccardenas@ohcd.nyc.gov
   

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• NYC LMIS Green Jobs Presentation
• Occupational Outlooks for the Green Sector
• New and Emerging Green Occupations
• Person Poverty in PUMA
• Poverty (person and households) by PUMA
• Frequently Asked Questions