Automotive and Technological Skill Sets Apprenticeship Consultation Services

The State of Missouri's Department of Economic Development, Division of Workforce Development is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFSS) procurement for Automotive and Technological Skill Sets Apprenticeship Consultation Services across Clark County and Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks consulting services to enhance automotive and technology apprenticeship programs, with key objectives including identifying skill gaps, developing comprehensive training curriculum, and providing guidance on program administration and implementation. Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in apprenticeship program design and management, as well as deep knowledge of automotive and technology industries. The solicitation period runs from October 16, 2018, at 1:30 PM CDT through October 22, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, during which qualified vendors can submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Stacia Dawson, located at 301 West High Street, Room 630, Jefferson City, MO. Evaluation criteria are limited to the vendors' qualifications for providing the specified consulting services.

The procurement is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and there are no mentions of existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range for the requested services. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery requirements. The Single Feasible Source methodology suggests limited competition due to the specialized nature of the services, though no specific rationale is provided for this procurement approach. Potential respondents should carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure they meet the comprehensive requirements for developing and implementing automotive and technological apprenticeship program consulting services for the Missouri Department of Economic Development.