Cal. Code Regs. tit. 10 § 4080.3

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 4080.3 - Proposal Content
(a) All Proposals shall include a completed Manufacturing Technology Program Proposal Form (6/97 revision date), a completed Manufacturing Technology Program Budget Form (6/97 Revision date), a Proposal body, a certification signed by the Applicant's authorized representative, and attachments as set forth in subsections (f) and (g). Each part of the Proposal shall begin on a separate sheet of paper and be clearly labeled with a title at the top of the page. Copies of the Manufacturing Technology Program Proposal Form and the Manufacturing Technology Program Budget Form shall be provided in the Solicitation distributed to all interested persons pursuant to Sections 4080.2.
(b) The following information shall be included in the Manufacturing Technology Program Proposal Form:
(1) The Applicant's name, address, county, state legislative district, telephone number, and when available, e-mail address and facsimile number.
(2) The name and title of the Applicant's authorized representative.
(3) The project name.
(4) The amount of state Manufacturing Technology Program funds requested.
(5) When applicable, the following information regarding the federal program the Applicant has applied to for funding:
(A) The name of the federal agency and the name of the federal program the Applicant has applied to for funding.
(B) The amount of federal funds requested.
(C) The name of the entity applying for the Federal Award. If the entity applying for the Federal Award is different than the Applicant as designated in subsection (b)(1) above, the following information shall be provided:
(i) The entity's address, county, telephone number, and when available, e-mail address and facsimile number; and
(ii) The name and title of the entity's authorized representative.
(6) Whether or not confidential information is included in the Proposal. Applicants shall follow the procedure for designating confidential information set forth in Government Code section 6250 et seq.
(c) The following information shall be included in the Manufacturing Technology Program Budget Form:
(1) A description of all funding available to the Applicant for the implementation of the Proposal including:
(A) The amount of funding requested from the state Manufacturing Technology Program (shall not exceed thirty-three percent (33%) of the total funding for the Proposal);
(B) The amount of funding requested from other state agencies (Applicants shall include the name of the state agency and the state program applied to for funding);
(C) The amount of federal funding requested;
(D) The amount of funding provided by the Applicant (Applicants are required to provide a minimum of thirty-three percent (33%) of the total funding for the Proposal); and
(E) A description of the source and dollar value of In-kind support.
(2) A budget listing the proposed uses of the funding identified in subsection (c)(1), above including:
(A) The salary and benefits of the staff implementing the Proposal.
(B) Travel expenses.
(C) Operating expenses (Expenses related to the operation of the Proposal such as telephone, facsimile, office supplies, utilities, insurance, leases, and building operation and management. Operating expenses typically exclude expenses related to equipment and direct project materials.)
(D) Contractual Services (Services necessary for the implementation of the Proposal for which the Applicant will sub-contract. These are services undertaken by a service provider external to the Applicant's organization and include, but are not limited to: engineering, marketing, facilitation, and training. Required contractual services may vary from Applicant to Applicant and will be approved in the Grant agreement between the Applicant and the Agency or by the Manufacturing Technology Program manager prior to the execution of the Grant agreement.)
(E) Total direct charges (All costs directly identifiable to the Proposal including salaries, wages, benefits, contractual services, travel, operating expenses, and other expenses.)
(F) Total in-direct charges (The overhead rate, or costs shared among more than one program implemented by an Applicant, but by not readily attributed to a specific project. The amount of in-direct charges related to the Proposal is established by the Applicant, but it shall not exceed similar charges charged to the federal government under any Federal Award associated with the Proposal).
(G) Other expenses (shall be specified by the Applicant).
(d) The Proposal body shall include the following:
(1) A description of the manufacturing problem, service, process, or product addressed by the Proposal. This description shall include a discussion of any scientific and/or technological innovations included in the Proposal.
(2) A description of how the Proposal will directly respond to the needs of California manufacturers. This description shall include a discussion of how the Proposal will support the growth, improvement, and/or competitiveness of California manufacturers. Specific project objectives and activities shall also be described.
(3) A description of economic growth and/or job creation that is expected to result from the implementation of the Proposal. This description shall include a discussion of all manufacturing sectors impacted by the proposal and any work force training components.
(4) A description of the resources necessary to successfully develop the manufacturing process, service, or product described in the Proposal, including: capitalization, physical plant and equipment, engineering, and research and development.
(5) A description of how the Applicant intends to assemble the resources to develop the manufacturing process, product, or service and whether those resources are available in the Applicant's geographic area.
(6) A summary of the Applicant's plan to market the manufacturing process, product, or service. The intended market niche of the manufacturing process, product, or service shall be identified in this discussion.
(7) A description of the roles and responsibilities of private companies, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and/or other entities involved in the implementation of the Proposal.
(e) A certification signed and dated by the Applicant's authorized representative as identified in subsection (b)(2) above. The certification shall include the following language: I hereby certify that the information provided in this Proposal is correct and represents the intended use of all sources of funds identified in the Proposal, and that I will inform the California Trade and Commerce Agency immediately of any changes in the funding proposal.
(f) Proposals submitted by nonprofit organizations shall contain two (2) attachments, labeled Exhibits "A" and "B", which include all of the following:
(1) Exhibit A:
(A) A copy of the Applicant's Federal Award application, or
(B) A copy of the Applicant's previously submitted preliminary Federal Award application, and a letter from the federal agency which indicates support for the preliminary application and a statement requesting the Applicant to submit a complete application.
(2) Exhibit B:
(A) A description of the Applicant's experience in the diffusion and/or implementation of services to improve the manufacturing process or services to facilitate the commercialization of technology; a listing of the staff who will implement the Proposal and their resumes; and an organization chart which includes those persons.
(g) Proposals submitted by California Public Agencies shall contain three (3) attachments, labeled Exhibits "A", "B", and "C" which include all of the following:
(1) Exhibit A:
(A) A copy of the Applicant's Federal Award application, or
(B) A copy of the Applicant's previously submitted preliminary Federal Award application, and a letter from the federal agency which indicates support for the preliminary application and a statement requesting the Applicant to submit a complete application.
(2) Exhibit B:
(A) A description of the Applicant's experience in the diffusion and/or implementation of Manufacturing Improvement Services and/or Technology Commercialization; a listing of the staff who will implement the Proposal and their resumes; and an organization chart which includes those persons.
(3) Exhibit C:
(A) A resolution adopted by the public agency's governing body which authorizes the submission of the Proposal to the Agency and, identifies a person authorized to represent the Applicant concerning the Grant, pursuant to subsection (b)(2) above.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 10, § 4080.3

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 section, 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.

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, History5 has been amended to show correct Certificate of Compliance date, and former History6 has been repealed (Register 98, No. 42).
7. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-1-98 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 8-28-98 and filed 10-13-98 (Register 98, No. 42).