New York State Offshore Wind Training Institute - Training and Skills Development

Description of goods to services to be bid:

January 23, 2025

PON 4595 was modified as follows:

Summary:

• Updated total solicitation amount to $6.8 Million to account for balance of funding available.

• Clarified definitions of bona fide labor organization, disadvantaged communities, and priority populations.

• Removed statement that State University of New York cannot be a lead applicant.

• Provided updated examples of costs that are and are not eligible for NYSERDA funding and cost share.

• Included updated links to other sources of funding.

Attachment A, B, D, F

• Minor reformatting and other changes corresponding to PON Summary edits.

Attachment C, E

• Minor reformatting and other changes corresponding to PON Summary edits.

• Updated sample language and task descriptions.

October 31, 2024:

PON 4595 was modified as follows:

1. Updated total solicitation amount to $12 Million to account for $3 Million increase in funding.

2. Added new deadlines for Full Proposal submission (by invitation only):
a. Round 12 – March 6, 2025
b. Round 13 – May 15, 2025
c. Round 14 – July 24, 2025
d. Round 15 – October 1, 2025
e. Round 16 – December 11, 2025

3. Extended deadline for Concept Paper submission (required) to October 1, 2025.

December 18, 2023:

PON 4595 was changed with the following changes:

- Added due dates for Concept Paper Due Date: October 3, 2024 and Full Proposal Due Dates: Round 1-January 17, 2023, Round 2-March 23, 2023, Round 3-June 1, 2023, Round 4 – August 10, 2023, Round 5 – October 19, 2023, Round 6 – December 28, 2023, Round 7 – March 7, 2024, Round 8 – May 16, 2024, Round 9 – July 25, 2024, Round 10 – October 3, 2024, Round 11 – December 12, 2024.

February 10, 2023:  PON 4595 was revised as follows:

- Added due dates for Concept Paper Due Date: December 28, 2023 and Full Proposal Due Dates: Round 1-January 17, 2023, Round 2-March 23, 2023, Round 3-June 1, 2023, Round 4 – August 10, 2023, Round 5 – October 19, 2023, Round 6 – December 28, 2023, Round 7 – March 7, 2024.

PON 4595 was changed with the following changes:
- New Funding Amount: $9 Million
- Added due dates for Concept Paper Due Date: March 23, 2023 and Full Proposal Due Dates: Round 1-January 17, 2023, Round 2-March 23, 2023, Round 3-June 1, 2023
- Proposal submission is Concept Paper + Full Proposal
- Timeline for Projects: 18-24 months with an additional 12 month period for tracking and monitoring
- Contacts: Adele Ferranti, Holli Monroe, and Jessica Dealy
- Individuals and entities that may apply as lead applicants for funding include technical/vocational high schools, community colleges, universities, labor unions, training and job placement intermediaries, community-based organizations and non-profit organizations as well as OSW Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, vendors, suppliers, developers, and trade associations with a demonstrated track record in technical training, job preparedness and/or placement of program graduates. Preference will be given to projects that include or are led by certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and/or Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs).
- Proposals are required to include a minimum cost share of 30 percent. The minimum cost share required for projects exclusively serving Disadvantaged Communities and/or eligible Priority Populations is reduced to 10 percent. The minimum cost share for qualifying union-led projects and qualifying pre-apprenticeship programs is reduced to 10 percent.
- The solicitation will provide funding to projects that address projected OSW workforce gaps and prepare workers for high growth jobs via technical training with preference for projects that serve disadvantaged communities and priority populations.

Under this Program Opportunity Notice (PON), the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking proposals for training initiatives focused on addressing projected offshore wind workforce gaps and preparing workers for high growth jobs. Training audiences may consist of existing and/or new workers. The intent of this funding is to support projects that address projected offshore wind workforce gaps and prepare workers for high growth jobs via technical training. Preference will be given to projects that train for high need positions and/or projects that offer direct entry into the offshore wind workforce through partnerships with OSW OEMs, distributors, vendors, suppliers, developers, labor unions and trade associations. Training must address a demonstrated market gap and demand. Total funding currently available for this solicitation is $9 million, distributed over the course of multiple rounds. NYSERDA will accept proposals requesting between $500,000 and $3,000,000. Development and implementation of OSW training programs and initiatives is expected to be completed within approximately 18-24 months, with an aditional 12-month period for tracking and monitoring. 

If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:
www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

Individuals and entities that may apply for funding include technical/vocational high schools, community colleges, universities, labor unions, training and job placement intermediaries, community-based organizations and non-profit organizations as well as OSW Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, vendors, suppliers, developers, and trade associations with a demonstrated track record in technical training, job preparedness and/or placement of program graduates.  Preference will be given to projects that include or are led by certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and/or Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs).