LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES

This notice is amending the notice published February 26, 2014: the method of application has been changed.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) to solicit applications from state agencies, local governments and not-for-profit agencies for Child Passenger Safety grants under the Federal Highway Safety Program. Grant applications are due on or before May 15, 2014. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for funding.

The GTSC oversees New York State’s highway safety program and receives funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to address highway safety related problems. The goal of the program is to prevent motor vehicle crashes, save lives, and reduce the severity of injuries suffered in crashes on the state’s roadways. The GTSC distributes these funds to local governments and qualifying not-for-profit agencies through a grant award program. Grants are awarded for one-year periods, based on the availability of federal funding and the performance of the grantee. These grants will support funding for child passenger safety activities: fitting stations; training and education; child safety seat check events; and child safety seat distribution programs for low income families.

Applications from local governments and not-for-profit agencies must be endorsed by their local Traffic Safety Board, pursuant to Article 43 of the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law and Article 16-A of the NY Executive Law.

Grants for the upcoming 2015 Federal Fiscal Year will run from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

All applications must be submitted through the GTSC’s e-Grants system. The e-Grants system is web-based and requires internet access using a browser and Adobe Acrobat. E-Grant applications, instructions and guidelines can be accessed through the GTSC’s website, www.SafeNY.ny.gov. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the GTSC at (518) 474-5111 or Fax (518) 473-6946.

Additionally all not-for-profit organizations must be registered and pre-qualified in the New York State Grants Gateway in order to apply. Information and instructions on registering, pre-qualifying, and applying for grant opportunities can be accessed through the Grants Reform website, www.grantsreform.ny.gov

Additional information can also be obtained on GTSC’s website www.SafeNY.ny.gov, or by contacting the GTSC at (518) 474-5111 or Fax (518) 473-6946.

Grantees are considered to be vendors by the State of New York and applicants must comply with New York State vendor requirements. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee recommends that vendors file required Vendor Responsibility questionnaire online via the New York State VendRep System. To enroll in and use the New York State VendRep system, see the VendRep System Instructions available at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep/vendor_index.htm or go directly to the Vendrep System online at https://portal.osc.state.ny.us.

Vendors must provide their New York State Vendor Identification Number when enrolling. To request assignment of a Vendor ID or for VendRep System assistance, contact the Office of the State Comptroller’s Help Desk at 866-370-4672 or 518 408-4672 or by email at [email protected]. Vendors opting to complete and submit a paper questionnaire can find the appropriate questionnaire from the Vendrep website www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep or may contact the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee or the Office of the State Comptroller’s help desk for a copy of the paper questionnaire.

By submitting a bid in response to this solicitation or by assuming the responsibility of a Contract awarded hereunder, Bidder/Contractor (or any assignee) certifies that it is not on the “Entities Determined To Be Non-Responsive Bidders/Offerers Pursuant to The New York State Iran Divestment Act of 2012” list (“Prohibited Entities List”) posted on the OGS website at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/about/regs/docs/ListofEntities.pdf and further certifies that it will not utilize on such Contract any subcontractor that is identified on the Prohibited Entities List. Additionally, Bidder/Contractor is advised that should it seek to renew or extend a Contract awarded in response to the solicitation, it must provide the same certification at the time the Contract is renewed or extended.

During the term of the Contract, should the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee receive information that a person (as defined in State Finance Law § 165-a) is in violation of the above-referenced certifications, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee will review such information and offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has ceased its engagement in the investment activity which is in violation of the Act within 90 days after the determination of such violation, then the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee shall take such action as may be appropriate and provided for by law, rule, or contract, including, but not limited to, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the Contractor in default.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee reserves the right to reject any bid, request for assignment, renewal or extension for an entity that appears on the Prohibited Entities List prior to the award, assignment, renewal or extension of a contract, and to pursue a responsibility review with respect to any entity that is awarded a contract and appears on the Prohibited Entities list after contract award.

STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES

This notice is amending the notice published February 26, 2014: the method of application has been changed.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) to solicit applications from state agencies, local governments and not-for-profit agencies for Federal Highway Safety grants. Grant applications must be received by the GTSC on or before May 15, 2014 to receive first priority. A second round of applications will be considered if federal funds are available; if a region or population or program area is underserved; or if the GTSC participates in a directed safety program with federal or state agencies. Applications are due by September 1, 2014 to be considered in the second round of funding.

The GTSC oversees New York State’s highway safety program and receives funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to address highway safety related problems. The goal of the program is to prevent motor vehicle crashes, save lives, and reduce the severity of injuries suffered in crashes on the state’s roadways. The GTSC distributes these funds to state agencies, local governments and qualifying not-for-profit agencies through a grant award program. Grants are awarded for one-year periods, based on the availability of federal funding and the performance of the grantee. To qualify for funding a highway safety problem must be documented and quantified using data; a solution that addresses the problem using counter measures that are proved to work must be proposed; and a method for evaluating the results must be included in the application.

Applications from local governments and not-for-profit agencies must be endorsed by their local Traffic Safety Board, pursuant to Article 43 of the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law and Article 16-A of the NY Executive Law.

Grants for the upcoming 2015 Federal Fiscal Year will run from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

All applications must be submitted through the GTSC’s e-Grants system. The e-Grants system is web-based and requires internet access using a browser and Adobe Acrobat. E-Grant applications, instructions and guidelines can be accessed through the GTSC’s website, www.SafeNY.ny.gov. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the GTSC at (518) 474-5111 or Fax (518) 473-6946.

Additionally all not-for-profit organizations must be registered and pre-qualified in the New York State Grants Gateway in order to apply. Information and instructions on registering, pre-qualifying, and applying for grant opportunities can be accessed through the Grants Reform website, www.grantsreform.ny.gov

Additional information can also be obtained on GTSC’s website www.SafeNY.ny.gov, or by contacting the GTSC at (518) 474-5111 or Fax (518) 473-6946.

Grantees are considered to be vendors by the State of New York and applicants must comply with New York State vendor requirements. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee recommends that vendors file required Vendor Responsibility questionnaire online via the New York State VendRep System. To enroll in and use the New York State VendRep system, see the VendRep System Instructions available at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep/vendor_index.htm or go directly to the Vendrep System online at https://portal.osc.state.ny.us.

Vendors must provide their New York State Vendor Identification Number when enrolling. To request assignment of a Vendor ID or for VendRep System assistance, contact the Office of the State Comptroller’s Help Desk at 866-370-4672 or 518 408-4672 or by email at [email protected]. Vendors opting to complete and submit a paper questionnaire can find the appropriate questionnaire from the Vendrep website www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep or may contact the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee or the Office of the State Comptroller’s help desk for a copy of the paper questionnaire.

By submitting a bid in response to this solicitation or by assuming the responsibility of a Contract awarded hereunder, Bidder/Contractor (or any assignee) certifies that it is not on the “Entities Determined To Be Non-Responsive Bidders/Offerers Pursuant to The New York State Iran Divestment Act of 2012” list (“Prohibited Entities List”) posted on the OGS website at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/about/regs/docs/ListofEntities.pdf and further certifies that it will not utilize on such Contract any subcontractor that is identified on the Prohibited Entities List. Additionally, Bidder/Contractor is advised that should it seek to renew or extend a Contract awarded in response to the solicitation, it must provide the same certification at the time the Contract is renewed or extended.

During the term of the Contract, should the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee receive information that a person (as defined in State Finance Law § 165-a) is in violation of the above-referenced certifications, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee will review such information and offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has ceased its engagement in the investment activity which is in violation of the Act within 90 days after the determination of such violation, then the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee shall take such action as may be appropriate and provided for by law, rule, or contract, including, but not limited to, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the Contractor in default.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee reserves the right to reject any bid, request for assignment, renewal or extension for an entity that appears on the Prohibited Entities List prior to the award, assignment, renewal or extension of a contract, and to pursue a responsibility review with respect to any entity that is awarded a contract and appears on the Prohibited Entities list after contract award.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES

This notice is amending the notice published February 26, 2014: the method of application has been changed.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) to solicit applications from police agencies in New York State for Police Traffic Services (PTS) grants under the Federal Highway Safety Program. The PTS grant program will provide funding to law enforcement agencies to conduct dedicated traffic enforcement. Participation in the national Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization is required, as is having a current mandatory seat belt use policy in place for police officers of the department. This program will also fund agencies to conduct traffic enforcement details based on the crash data of their local patrol area with the goal of impacting motorist behavior and improving traffic safety within their jurisdiction. Grant applications are due on or before May 15, 2014. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for funding.

The GTSC oversees New York State’s highway safety program and receives funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to address highway safety related problems. The goal of the program is to prevent motor vehicle crashes, save lives, and reduce the severity of injuries suffered in crashes on the state’s roadways. The GTSC distributes these funds to local governments and qualifying not-for-profit agencies through a grant award program. Grants are awarded for one-year periods, based on the availability of federal funding and the performance of the grantee. These grants will provide funding for overtime to enforce laws in New York State against identified dangerous driving behaviors and to participate in the National Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization.

Applications from local governments and not-for-profit agencies must be endorsed by their local Traffic Safety Board, pursuant to Article 43 of the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law and Article 16-A of the NY Executive Law.

Grants for the upcoming 2015 Federal Fiscal Year will run from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

All applications must be submitted through the GTSC’s e-Grants system. The e-Grants system is web-based and requires internet access using a browser and Adobe Acrobat. E-Grant applications, instructions and guidelines can be accessed through the GTSC’s website, www.SafeNY.ny.gov. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the GTSC at (518) 474-5111 or Fax (518) 473-6946.

Additionally all not-for-profit organizations must be registered and pre-qualified in the New York State Grants Gateway in order to apply. Information and instructions on registering, pre-qualifying, and applying for grant opportunities can be accessed through the Grants Reform website, www.grantsreform.ny.gov

Additional information can also be obtained on GTSC’s website www.SafeNY.ny.gov, or by contacting the GTSC at (518) 474-5111 or Fax (518) 473-6946.

Grantees are considered to be vendors by the State of New York and applicants must comply with New York State vendor requirements. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee recommends that vendors file required Vendor Responsibility questionnaire online via the New York State VendRep System. To enroll in and use the New York State VendRep system, see the VendRep System Instructions available at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep/vendor_index.htm or go directly to the Vendrep System online at https://portal.osc.state.ny.us.

Vendors must provide their New York State Vendor Identification Number when enrolling. To request assignment of a Vendor ID or for VendRep System assistance, contact the Office of the State Comptroller’s Help Desk at 866-370-4672 or 518 408-4672 or by email at [email protected]. Vendors opting to complete and submit a paper questionnaire can find the appropriate questionnaire from the Vendrep website www.osc.state.ny.us/vendrep or may contact the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee or the Office of the State Comptroller’s help desk for a copy of the paper questionnaire.

By submitting a bid in response to this solicitation or by assuming the responsibility of a Contract awarded hereunder, Bidder/Contractor (or any assignee) certifies that it is not on the “Entities Determined To Be Non-Responsive Bidders/Offerers Pursuant to The New York State Iran Divestment Act of 2012” list (“Prohibited Entities List”) posted on the OGS website at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/about/regs/docs/ListofEntities.pdf and further certifies that it will not utilize on such Contract any subcontractor that is identified on the Prohibited Entities List. Additionally, Bidder/Contractor is advised that should it seek to renew or extend a Contract awarded in response to the solicitation, it must provide the same certification at the time the Contract is renewed or extended.

During the term of the Contract, should the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee receive information that a person (as defined in State Finance Law § 165-a) is in violation of the above-referenced certifications, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee will review such information and offer the person an opportunity to respond. If the person fails to demonstrate that it has ceased its engagement in the investment activity which is in violation of the Act within 90 days after the determination of such violation, then the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee shall take such action as may be appropriate and provided for by law, rule, or contract, including, but not limited to, seeking compliance, recovering damages, or declaring the Contractor in default.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee reserves the right to reject any bid, request for assignment, renewal or extension for an entity that appears on the Prohibited Entities List prior to the award, assignment, renewal or extension of a contract, and to pursue a responsibility review with respect to any entity that is awarded a contract and appears on the Prohibited Entities list after contract award.