Agency Soft Skills Training Workshops/Classes

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has issued an Invitation for Informal and Formal Bids (IFB) seeking a vendor to provide 380 virtual, one-day instructor-led soft skills training workshops and classes. The procurement covers 19 different professional development topics, including leadership skills, communication strategies, emotional intelligence, and project management. Training courses will be conducted online via platforms like Zoom or MS Teams between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, with each course running from 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Vendors must provide course materials in PDF format, certificates of completion for participants, and an online scheduling system for course registration. Bid evaluation criteria will include vendor experience, qualifications, ability to meet training requirements, and submission of sample classroom instructional training materials. Key procurement dates include written inquiries due by March 25, 2025, agency responses to be posted by March 28, 2025, and bid responses due by April 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with an estimated contract award date of April 17, 2025.

The solicitation includes provisions for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, requiring vendors to indicate potential subcontractor involvement and HUB-certified percentage. Vendors must comply with standard state of Texas terms and conditions, including immigration verification and cybersecurity requirements. The RRC is seeking a standardized flat fee structure for the 380 courses, though specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to a wide range of qualified training providers, with an emphasis on demonstrating capability to deliver high-quality, professional development workshops across multiple skill domains. Vendors will need to showcase their ability to provide comprehensive, engaging virtual training experiences that meet the diverse professional development needs of the agency's workforce.