RFP26_0015Add1.pdf

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Course Instructors for the HR Department/The Learning Center (Annual Contract)

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

PURCHASING DIVISION 1111 First Avenue, P. O. BOX 1340

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31902-1340

706-225-4087 | www.columbusga.gov

September 25, 2025

ADDENDUM No. 1

COURSE INSTRUCTORS FOR THE HR DEPARTMENT/

THE LEARNING CENTER

(ANNUAL CONTRACT)

RFP No. 26-0015

Use the form provided in the solicitation to acknowledge receipt of this addendum. Failure to do so may result in your submittal being deemed non-responsive and not receiving further consideration for award.

Vendors are informed that the above subject solicitation is hereby modified, corrected, or supplemented as specified, described and set forth in this Addendum:

I. DUE DATE EXTENSION

THE DUE DATE FOR THIS RFP HAS BEEN EXTENDED.

Proposals are due Friday, October 10, 2025, no later than 5:00 PM (Eastern).

II. QUESTION(S)/RESPONSE(S)

Question 1: How many employees does the Learning Center support annually?

Response: The Learning Center (TLC) supports organization-wide training initiatives; we support close to 3,000 (FT/PT) employees and offer all courses to those interested.

Question 2: Do employees receive any type of credit for trainings completed? Any mandatory requirements?

Response: Yes, we have continuous education credits (CEUs) and SHRM accredited courses available to all employees. No mandatory requirements, unless the accreditation or certification requires it.

Question 3: Does the Learning Center offer e-learning?

Response: Yes, we offer e-learning.

Question 4: Does the Learning Center have an LMS (Learning Management System)?

COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

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Response: Yes, we have an LMS – NeoGov Learn

Question 5: Has the Learning Center completed a needs analysis to clarify training gaps?

Response: We effectively identify training gaps through our ongoing cycle of participant surveys and evaluation feedback.

Question 6: Will the Learning Center manage training administration (including sign up, reporting) etc?

Response: Yes, TLC currently manages all training administration. However, we want external vendors to provide certificate or completions and/or certifications with any credits noted. Also, provide any handouts related to the training topic for participants to keep.

Question 7: Why was the Management Development Program eliminated?

Response: After review, we consolidated our efforts into the Leadership Development Program.

This program is designed to be more inclusive and target a wider range of participants; helping us build a stronger leadership bench across the organization.

Question 8: Does the Learning Center offer live virtual instructor-led training? Or just classes at

City Hall?

Response: Yes, we offer live instructor-led training. The training courses are facilitated by

HR specialists and TLC. We offer both on-site classes and on-line, instructor-led options.

Question 9: Does the Learning Center have any interest in custom training? Our team includes instructional designers if/where additive to off-the-shelf trainings.

Response: Yes, we are interested in custom training that aligns with our needs.

III. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Responses to additional questions that have been submitted will be provided via a forthcoming addendum.

IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Indicate that your company has received this Addendum on the appropriate form and include with electronic response. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this addendum may render your response

“Incomplete”.

Andrea J. McCorvey

Purchasing Manager