Cost-Free Education Training & Apprenticeships For Computer Programming-DHEWD

The State of Missouri's Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting vendors to provide cost-free education training and apprenticeships for computer programming. The solicitation (RFPS30034902401620) seeks comprehensive services to deliver computer programming training and apprenticeship opportunities at no cost to participants. The contract period runs from the effective date through June 30, 2024, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by March 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the procurement appears to focus on vendors' ability to deliver high-quality, cost-free computer programming education and apprenticeship programs. The RFP indicates that vendors must be capable of providing training and apprenticeship opportunities that meet the workforce development needs of Missouri.

The solicitation appears to be an open competition with no specified set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The RFP does not provide specific budget ranges or estimated award values, and there are no indications of preferences for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other disadvantaged business categories. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Vendors are required to review the full solicitation document through the MissouriBUYS system to understand the complete requirements, specifications, and terms and conditions. The lack of detailed financial information suggests that the state is seeking flexible, innovative approaches to delivering computer programming training and apprenticeships without constraining potential respondents with strict financial parameters.