Specifications include, but are not limited to: Task 1: Plan and Coordinate to include meeting with CACOST’s Development Team to determine and finalize assessment details. ● Finalize 1) what information to collect; 2) how to collect the information; and 3) who will participate in surveys, forums, focus groups & interviews (i.e. elected officials, community members, service providers, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, board members) ● Monitor timeline to conduct assessment ● Develop plan to recruit partners and volunteers to assist in the process ● Provide continuous feedback throughout the assessment process to CACOST Development Team. Note: It will be expected that the proposer have contact with the Development Team and/or CSBG Manager on a weekly basis to discuss progress and address any barriers. Task 2: Collect Quantitative Data ● Collect quantitative data for each domain (see chart below) from national, state, and local data sources (i.e. Community Commons, American Community Survey, U.S. Census, Texas Education Agency, Texas Dept. of Health & Human Services, Texas Workforce Commission, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, local chambers of commerce, etc.) ● Additional data may be provided by CACOST staff to include, but not limited to, UDS Mapper data, a Health Center Zip Code Analysis, HSBFP locations, local childcare information, and data required from local agencies/organizations. ● Summarize data utilizing tables, charts, and narrative as appropriate ● Include, as appropriate, secondary data sources (universities, state or federal agencies, local governments, newspapers or other publications)
