10797-20241009140319 smpdd

The Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD), on behalf of the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA), is seeking proposals to procure a fully turn-key comprehensive digital platform to provide secure and effective educational opportunities in a correctional facility environment. The platform must accommodate up to 75 users simultaneously across five regional correctional facilities and include the necessary equipment, security features, and functionality to monitor and track training outcomes. The initial contract term is from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, with the option to extend up to three additional years. Eligible proposers must demonstrate substantial experience providing similar turn-key digital learning platforms within correctional or institutional environments. Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. CST on October 22, 2024, and the project will be funded through the Pathway Home 5 Grant, WIOA Rapid Response/Layoff Aversion funding, and/or other state and federal sources.

The successful proposer must comply with all applicable federal regulations and requirements. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, and the RFP does not provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not disclose the possible award value or budget range for this opportunity.