; (2) a description of the geographic area and target population that the entity intends to serve through the project, along with a data-driven rationale for the size and expected impact of the project; (3) a description of expected participant- and community-level social benefits as a result of the project; (4) the outcomes rate card described in subsection (e)(1) and an assurance that the entity will incorporate the terms specified on the card into the contracts with service providers; (5) evidence, including the results of prior rigorous experimental or quasi-experimental studies, demonstrating that the outcomes specified on the outcomes rate card predict whether the long-term employment-related goals will be achieved; (6) an assurance that the entity will contribute the non-program share described in subsection (g) of the cost of each project involved; (7) an assurance that the entity will hold an open and fair procurement process to select service providers to provide services under the project; (8) a commitment that the entity will ensure that service delivery is not skewed toward the participants most likely to achieve the desired outcomes; (9) an assurance that necessary administrative data systems and information technology infrastructure are available or will be available to connect the data and information from a service provider with outcomes validation and performance management and payment processes