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Launched in support of Governor Murphy’s 2018 Economic Development Plan: The State of Innovation: Building a Stronger and Fairer Economy in New Jersey, NJEDA’s Strategic Sector efforts aim to accelerate the growth of New Jersey’s economy by developing and implementing programs that enhance the State’s long-term economic competitiveness in eight strategic sectors.
NJEDA works in partnership with industry leaders, academic institutions, and government agencies to provide a coordinated approach to sector-based growth. We leverage New Jersey’s existing assets and implement programs to increase economic opportunities and create jobs.
We focus on expanding our State’s competitive strengths driving long-term growth and reclaiming New Jersey’s position as a center of invention and innovation.
In line with Governor Murphy’s strategic vision for a stronger and fairer New Jersey economy, the NJEDA’s Office of International Innovation and Partnerships coordinates with global entities, including business, academia, government officials and organizations to build economic relations, investment opportunities, and agreements from abroad with NJEDA.
Fifth in the nation for total imports and exports, New Jersey’s economy benefits greatly from continued strategic international investment. With the NJEDA’s goals of financing, investment, and job creation in mind, the NJEDA develops international attraction products that support the growth of international businesses from key markets within New Jersey.
Operating within the Office of the Chief of Staff, the International Innovation department acts as a coordinator for international activities across the organization and works closely with the Office of Economic Transformation. It capitalizes on New Jersey’s key role and location to drive economic growth from sources originating outside the United States. Additionally, this team liaises with other New Jersey State offices and statewide entities to provide guidance and support around these types of economic engagements.
Whether you are an early-stage startup or global enterprise, New Jersey is a place where your innovation can get started, get established, and grow. Contact Andrew.Gross@njeda.gov for more information.
Our work focuses on nine strategic sectors that will drive significant growth in jobs & investment over the next five to fifteen years. These sectors were identified in the Governor’s Economic Development Plan:
Click Here for a comprehensive information session discussing the various NJEDA programs designed to support New Jersey’s Innovation Economy. This session includes a review of programs such as Angel Investor Tax Credit, NJ Ignite, NJ Accelerate, and more.
In July 2021, NJEDA approved policy guidance for utilizing recently appropriated funds to undertake development of or investment in strategic innovation centers.
Strategic Innovation Centers are facilities that either directly support research and development (R&D), innovation, or entrepreneurship or are aimed at solving specific problems in new and innovative ways through a combination of services such as mentorship, networking opportunities, hands-on training, business support services, education opportunities, and/or access to testing, fabrication, or manufacturing facilities and equipment.
The aim of funding strategic innovation centers is to accelerate economic recovery and drive the long-term growth of the State’s innovation economy.
Learn MoreGovernor Phil Murphy’s comprehensive plan for building a stronger and fairer economy in New Jersey includes a goal of creating the most diverse innovation ecosystem in the nation and doubling venture capital in the state. Furthermore, the Governor’s plan calls for closing the racial and gender wage and employment gaps. One means of closing wage and employment gaps is to close the funding gap for female-led startups.
In support of this goal, the NJEDA has worked with First Lady Tammy Murphy to organize a New Jersey chapter of Golden Seeds to focus on New Jersey women-led businesses. Here is the First Lady’s discussion on the benefits of supporting female entrepreneurs.
In August 2018, Governor Murphy signed legislation re-establishing the former New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology as the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology. The Commission is tasked with leading the way in promoting the state as a home for academic and technological research, development, and commercialization. The Commission is comprised of 17 members including the State’s Chief Innovation Officer, the Secretary of Higher Education; the Commissioner of Education; and the CEO of the NJEDA.
Below please find a list of RFIs currently being offered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Please see the listing below for the RFI that is of interest to you:
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
2024-RFI-217 for NJWP Manufacturing Technical Inquiry
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“Authority”), an independent Authority of the State of New Jersey, is seeking information and ideas from qualified entities (“Respondents”).
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“Authority”, “NJEDA”) to seek information from firms with perspectives on Development and Technical Requirements. The NJEDA is interested in receiving comments, questions, recommendations, facts, information, ideas, and responses that will help the NJEDA better understand the scope and characteristics of the New Jersey Wind Port in anticipation of the upcoming Notice for Lease Property (“Notice”).
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“Authority”, “NJEDA”) to seek information from firms with perspectives on the current state and needs of the maritime workforce. The NJEDA is interested in receiving comments, questions, recommendations, facts, information, ideas, and responses that will help the NJEDA better understand the scope and characteristics of maritime-related workforce development programs in anticipation of shaping new programs and initiatives to support workforce development for occupations as licensed captains, pilots, mates, and crew, and all workers on a vessel operating at sea to install or maintain offshore wind energy components.
2. BACKGROUND
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The Authority is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the Authority creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.
NJEDA is preparing to issue a Notice for Lease of Property (“Notice”) that will target firms interested in leasing land at the New Jersey Wind Port to establish manufacturing facilities to produce components for offshore wind turbines.
NJEDA anticipates that the permitted uses and site development framework identified in this upcoming Notice will be more firmly defined than in prior NJEDA notices to lease. Therefore, NJEDA is seeking feedback and other information in response to the questions below about NJEDA’s anticipated development of the parcel area(s) that will be the subject of the upcoming Notice.
3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (If applicable)
NJEDA is looking for responses from firms that have relevant expertise and experience with topics discussed below in wind turbine manufacturing requirements.
Respondents are not required to respond to all questions below to submit a response to this RFI. NJEDA will consider RFI responses from all industry participants. There is no additional requirement to respond to a future Notice. In addition, not responding to this RFI will not impact eligibility to respond to a future Notice.
Qualified entities do not need to be located within the State of New Jersey to provide a response.
4. RFI RESPONSE QUESTIONS
5. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (From Respondents to the EDA)
Not applicable for this RFI
6. RESPONSE DETAILS (Info Provided to Respondents Regarding Document Submission)
All RFI responses must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59:59 PM EST, on Friday, May 31st via e-mail to: njwindport@njeda.gov.
The subject line of the e-mail should state: RFI Response-2024-RFI- -#217 NJWP Manufacturing Technical Inquiry.
7. FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS (from EDA) / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Respondents may be asked to provide additional information to allow the Authority to better understand the responses or services available.
8. PROPRIETARY AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
The Authority reserves the right to copy any information provided by the Respondents. The Authority reserves the right to use ideas that are provided by Respondents, applicants, stakeholders, or vendors. By submitting a Response, the submitter represents that such copying or use of information will not violate any copyrights, licenses, or other agreements with respect to information submitted or product solutions demonstrated, if applicable. Responses must clearly be marked for any information the Respondent deems Proprietary and/or Confidential.
9. DISCLAIMER / NO OBLIGATION
This RFI is not a request for qualification/proposal. It may or may not result in further action.
This RFI is issued solely as a means of gathering information regarding the Authority’s desire to understand the types of products and level of service available in the market to meet the Authority’s needs. Interested parties responding to this RFI do so at their own expense. There will be no monetary compensation from the Authority for the time and effort spent in preparing the response to this RFI. All expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the Respondent.
Should the Authority decide to move forward and issue an RFQ/P or announce a program/product related to this RFI, Respondents need not have submitted a response to this RFI in order to be eligible to respond to the RFP. Should an RFQ/P be issued, responding to this RFI will not affect scoring or consideration for that process.
The Authority is under no obligation to contact Respondents to this RFI.
10. NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Respondents should be aware that responses to this RFI are subject to the “New Jersey Open Public Records Act” (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), as amended and including all applicable regulations and policies and applicable case law, including the New Jersey Right-to-Know law. All information submitted in response to the RFI is considered public information, notwithstanding any disclaimers to the contrary, except as may be exempted from public disclosure by OPRA and the common law.
Any proprietary and/or confidential information submitted in response to this RFI will be redacted by the Authority. A person or entity submitting a response to this RFI may designate specific information as not subject to disclosure pursuant to the exceptions to OPRA found at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, when such person or entity has a good faith legal and/or factual basis for such assertion (i.e. information that may be included in another ongoing public procurement or solicitation). The Authority reserves the right to make the determination as to what is proprietary or confidential and will advise the person or entity accordingly. The Authority will not honor any attempt to designate the entirety of a submission as proprietary, confidential and/or to claim copyright protection for the entire proposal. In the event of any challenge to the Respondent’s assertion of confidentiality with which the Authority does not concur, the Respondent shall be solely responsible for defending its designation.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
2024-RFI-229 for Apprenticeship Training Centers Planning and Construction Grants
Addendum#1 (09/17/24) – All RFI responses must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00pm ET on October 15th, 2024
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“Authority”), an independent Authority of the State of New Jersey, is seeking information and ideas from qualified entities (“Respondents”) that provide or have experience with USDOL Registered Apprenticeship programs (“Apprenticeship/s”) with perspectives on establishing new apprenticeship training locations in Overburdened Communities. As defined by New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law, Overburdened Communities (OBCs) are census block groups with:
1.At least 35 percent low-income households; or
2.At least 40 percent of the residents identify as minority or as members of a State recognized tribal community; or
3.At least 40 percent of the households have limited English proficiency
A map of New Jersey’s Overburdened Communities may be found here: OBCs Map
The Authority is considering establishing a grant program that would support the planning and implementation of new or expanding training facilities for Registered Apprenticeship programs and fund costs for the planning, construction or renovations of facilities. In November 2023, the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) announced the investment of $10 million to expand apprenticeship training centers to meet the growing need for skilled workers as New Jersey experiences an unprecedented surge in infrastructure and public works initiatives. In partnership with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), NJDOL’s funding will support the expansion or development of new training facilities. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the NJDOL and NJEDA executed in February 2024 NJEDA will develop a competitive program that will solicit proposals from entities based in New Jersey that are affiliated with a successful USDOL Registered Apprenticeship. The MOU will enable a
deepened and expanded collaboration between the two agencies across a range of workforce and economic development initiatives, to reduce barriers to training and employment and help New Jersey employers retain qualified workers.
The State is considering support for the construction of physical training facilities in OBCs to eliminate transportation barriers to training and employment for local residents. The State may also consider support for plans that strategically locate facilities near public transportation hubs that allow swift and inexpensive access for residents of OBCs.
The program shall encourage ongoing diversity and inclusion within New Jersey’s Registered Apprenticeship programs, which aligns with the Murphy Administration’s goals to expand access to apprenticeship programs and increase equity and fairness in our economy.
Qualified entities do not need to be located within the State of New Jersey to provide a response and the Authority welcomes perspectives from entities both inside and outside of the state.
Through this RFI, the Authority is seeking information from respondents on the needs, challenges, opportunities, and best practices to build or expand physical locations in OBCs for apprenticeship training facilities as well as associated costs for planning, construction, and potentially operations for USDOL Registered Apprenticeships.
The NJEDA is interested in receiving comments, questions, recommendations, facts, information, ideas, and responses that will help the Authority better understand the registered apprenticeship landscape, especially in regard to physical locations of training facilities, and details that NJEDA should consider when developing a program that would support the construction of new and/or expanding facilities.
In addition, this RFI seeks to:
2. BACKGROUND
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The Authority is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on strategies that help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the Authority creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State, and to strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.
Governor Murphy’s Economic Development Strategic Plan, “The State of Innovation: Building a Stronger and Fairer Economy in New Jersey” specifically highlights “investing in people” as a strategic priority and critical to the State’s economic development strategy. The plan commits resources to expand New Jersey’s Apprenticeship Network, among other efforts, to prepare workers with the training and skills needed for high-quality career opportunities. The New Jersey Apprenticeship Network provides a path for state residents to enter high-skilled careers through paid, registered apprenticeships, which may include college credit.
Since Governor Murphy took office in January 2018, the state has invested more than $73 million in developing apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based programs, contributing to the creation of 792 new Registered Apprenticeship programs, a 100 percent increase and the onboarding of 19,608 new apprentices. As of November 2023, the state had 8,826 active apprentices in 1,403 programs1. For more information on these programs, visit the New Jersey Office of Apprenticeship website.
The NJDOL Office of Apprenticeship has been instrumental in developing and strengthening apprenticeship programs throughout the state and increasing opportunities for both youth and adults. Working in close collaboration with the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship which registers programs, the state’s Office of Apprenticeship is a contact and technical resource for employers, educational institutions, trade associations, and current/future apprentices for all statewide New Jersey apprenticeship initiatives. Office of Apprenticeship grant programs provide opportunities to develop new and expand existing Registered Apprenticeship programs, including pre-apprenticeship and programs targeting high school and out of school youth, and women, minorities and veterans in construction trades.
This RFI is a critical input into the Authority’s efforts to expand apprenticeship training centers to meet the growing need for skilled workers in New Jersey.
3. RFI RESPONSE QUESTIONS
In submitting responses to this RFI, respondents are encouraged to answer any questions they consider relevant and to the best of their ability. Respondents do not need to answer all questions for their response to be considered. Answers are understood to be preliminary and non-binding. Respondents are free to go beyond the scope of the questions and/or structure responses as necessary to increase clarity and efficiency of responses. Respondents should also feel free to submit additional or alternate information as deemed supportive.
I. Please provide information on you/your entity’s background (name, location, organization), and your involvement or interest in USDOL Registered Apprenticeship programs.
II. If you operate a registered apprenticeship program and/or apprenticeship training center:
a. Which registered apprenticeship programs do you operate and for which occupations is it approved?
b. Please describe the facility where training is provided:
i. Facility location – address including city, state, zip
ii. Do you own or rent the facility?
iii. Facility location type (e.g., union hall, community college, non-profit organization offices, etc.)
iv. Characteristics and size of the facility or spaces dedicated to training (e.g., classrooms, workshops, outdoor space, etc.)
c. What kind of equipment is housed within the training facility? What were the upfront capital costs to purchase and install the equipment? What equipment is most frequently used and what equipment do you wish you could access?
d. How many apprentices do you train annually at the facility? Are there regular cycles or seasonality to the use of the training center that we should be aware of?
e. If applicable, what was the cost to build and outfit your current facility (please choose a range below)? When was it built? What was the estimated cost per square foot?
i. Less than $1 million
ii. Between $1 and $3 million
iii. Between $3.1 and $6 million
iv. Between $6.1 and $9 million
v. Greater than $9 million
f. If applicable, what is the annual cost to maintain the facility or lease the space where training takes place (e.g., lease/rent, taxes, maintenance, heating/cooling)?
i. Less than $1 million
ii. Between $1 and $3 million
iii. Between $3.1 and $6 million
iv. Between $6.1 and $9 million
v. Greater than $9 million
III. Do you have any expansion plans that may involve the construction of a new facility or the renovation of an existing site? If so, please describe:
a. The reason for the potential expansion
b. Which location(s) have been selected or are under consideration? What factors have you considered and are important in selecting a location?
c. Expected construction budget
d. Expected funding sources
IV. If you do not currently have any expansion plans, please describe how your current facility(s) meets the needs of current and future apprentices
V. If NJEDA was to establish a program to aid in the construction of new training facilities what would be most impactful supports to consider:
a. What types of activities/projects should be considered (e.g., planning grants, construction cost reimbursements, operational support programs, etc.)
b. What funding award amounts would be necessary to fund these priority activities?
i. Less than $200,000
ii. Between $200,000 and $500,000
iii. Between $500,100 and $800,000
iv. Between $800,100 and $1.1M
v. Greater than $1.1M
VI. If any, in your opinion what are the major challenges/barriers to building or expanding new apprenticeship facilities in New Jersey?
a. Are they financial (e.g., construction/installation costs, operational costs, access to capital, enabling work required, investment payback period, etc.)?
i. What barriers do training providers face in accessing public and private capital?
b. Are there other barriers (e.g., lack of demand, regulatory, ERISA fund restrictions, operational issues, procurement timelines, property availability, space constraints, etc.)
c. Given the state’s focus on Overburdened Communities, what other suggestions might you offer on how to address the need to increase access for participants in these communities?
VII. Are there specific OBCs or other underserved communities (geographic locations or areas in New Jersey) that would be ideal for siting particular Apprenticeship Training Centers to target training for underserved populations? Are there specific locations near public transportation hubs that allow swift and inexpensive access for underserved populations? (please provide address)
VIII. Are there any other factors the State should consider that may have an impact on the construction of new or expansion of existing training centers?
IX. Are you aware of any best practices or successful models related to expanding and supporting construction for apprenticeship training programs that New Jersey should consider?
X. What other strategies can the state employ to complement the construction of new training facilities in OBCs that would further eliminate barriers to participation and maximize access for local residents?
XI. What are the barriers which we should consider addressing to successfully recruit and enroll minorities, women, and veterans in registered apprenticeship training programs? What suggestions do you have for encouraging the inclusion of minorities, women, and veterans in registered apprenticeship training programs and employment?
XII. What innovations can training providers utilize to accelerate or improve apprenticeship training for a diverse and inclusive workforce?
4. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (from Respondents to NJEDA)
All questions concerning this RFI must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 PM E.D.T., on 09-09-2024 via e-mail to: WorkforceInnovation@njeda.gov.com
The subject line of the e-mail should state: Questions-2024-RFI-229-Apprenticeship Training Centers Planning and Construction Grants
Answers to questions submitted will be publicly posted on the Authority’s website on or about 09/13/2024 at: https://www.njeda.com/bidding/#RFI as Addendum.
IT IS THE RESPONDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THIS URL REGULARLY FOR UPDATES.
5. RESPONSE DETAILS (Information Provided to Respondents Regarding Document Submission)
All RFI responses must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 PM E.D.T. 09/24/2024 via e-mail to: workforceinnovation@njeda.gov
The subject line of the e-mail should state: RFI Response-2024-RFI-229-Apprenticeship Training Centers Planning and Construction Grants
6. FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS (from NJEDA) / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Respondents may be invited to provide additional information to allow the Authority to better understand information provided.
7. PROPRIETARY AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
The Authority reserves the right to copy any information provided by the Respondents. The Authority reserves the right to use ideas that are provided by Respondents, applicants, stakeholders, or vendors. By submitting a Response, the submitter represents that such copying or use of information will not violate any copyrights, licenses, or other agreements with respect to information submitted or product solutions demonstrated, if applicable. Responses must clearly be marked for any information the Respondent deems Proprietary and/or Confidential.
8. DISCLAIMER / NO OBLIGATION
This RFI is not a request for qualification/proposal. It may or may not result in further action.
This RFI is issued solely as a means of gathering information regarding the Authority’s desire to understand the types of products and level of service available in the market to meet the Authority’s needs. Interested parties responding to this RFI do so at their own expense. There will be no monetary compensation from the Authority for the time and effort spent in preparing the response to this RFI. All expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the Respondent.
Should the Authority decide to move forward and issue an RFQ/P or announce a program/product related to this RFI, Respondents need not have submitted a response to this RFI in order to be eligible to respond to the RFP. Should an RFQ/P be issued, responding to this RFI will not affect scoring or consideration for that process.
The Authority is under no obligation to contact Respondents to this RFI.
9. NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Respondents should be aware that responses to this RFI are subject to the “New Jersey Open Public Records Act” (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), as amended and including all applicable regulations and policies and applicable case law, including the New Jersey Right-to-Know law. All information submitted in response to the RFI is considered public information, notwithstanding any disclaimers to the contrary, except as may be exempted from public disclosure by OPRA and the common law. Any proprietary and/or confidential information submitted in response to this RFI will be redacted by the Authority. A person or entity submitting a response to this RFI may designate specific information as not subject to disclosure pursuant to the exceptions to OPRA found at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1, when such person or entity has a good faith legal and/or factual basis for such assertion (i.e. information that may be included in another ongoing public procurement or solicitation). The Authority reserves the right to make the determination as to what is proprietary or confidential and will advise the person or entity accordingly. The Authority will not honor any attempt to designate the entirety of a submission as proprietary, confidential and/or to claim copyright protection for the entire proposal. In the event of any challenge to the Respondent’s assertion of confidentiality with which the Authority does not concur, the Respondent shall be solely responsible for defending its designation.
On September 16, 2021 Governor Phil Murphy and NJEDA announced the NJEDA’s participation in four regional coalitions preparing applications for the U.S. Economic Development Authority’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The Challenge is a federal grant program to help communities adopt and implement transformational, industry-based economic development strategies that strengthen economic diversity and resiliency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications must be centered around developing or growing a regional industry cluster, with a long-term transformational vision and a plan for execution. Applicants for the Challenge act as a regional coalition with one lead entity per application. The four coalitions that NJEDA has joined focus on regional industry clusters that are part of Governor Murphy’s Stronger and Fairer Economic Plan, including biomanufacturing, clean energy, aviation, and smart ports.
TRENTON, N.J. (January 18, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. The cohort consists of 10 new businesses, made up of 30 entrepreneurs, that will receive a total of $3.6 million in income replacement grants, as well as mentorship and training.
Read More >NEWARK, N.J. (January 18, 2024) –The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), which is part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), today announced that seven productions filmed in New Jersey will appear at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Read More >TRENTON, N.J. (June 21, 2023) – In May, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved five grant applications totaling more than $3.7 million under the Authority’s Offshore Wind Workforce and Skills Development Grant Challenge (Grant Challenge).
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