Industry & Trades Training Classes

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), a state agency in North Carolina located in Guilford County, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of professional development instruction and training materials through an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). GTCC seeks qualified vendors to deliver in-person facilitation for 14 pre-designed courses within its Industry & Trades Program, including behavioral interviewing, business writing, communication skills, conflict management, customer service, delegation, DiSC and management styles, diversity and inclusion (including a Spanish-language version), emotional intelligence, leading through change, managing stress, team building, and time management. Each course must include a minimum of four hours of instruction, with vendors responsible for providing all printed instructional materials and supplies per student, with GTCC bearing no additional costs for instructional materials, travel, or meal per diem. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-course instruction rate and per-student material rate for each of the 14 courses, with payment contingent upon inspection and acceptance of services. The RFP was issued on April 20, 2026, with written questions due by April 27, 2026, and proposals due by May 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Evaluation will utilize a best-value methodology prioritizing vendor technical approach, qualifications, experience, and pricing in that order. The initial contract term is one year from the effective date, with the State holding options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, with renewal intent communicated no later than 30 days before the end of each term.

Vendors must be North Carolina registered entities in good standing and complete Secretary of State registration within 10 business days of award notification. While no set-asides are mandated, HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation is encouraged with a goal of 10 percent utilization of diverse firms as subcontractors. Vendors must provide three customer references for similar services, undergo background checks for assigned personnel, and agree to E-Verify compliance for all employees. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the North Carolina eVP portal, with failure to submit by the deadline resulting in automatic disqualification. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is referenced in the procurement documents. The RFP does not specify an overall budget or award value; instead, pricing will be determined by vendors' proposed per-course instruction rates and per-student material rates, with actual costs contingent upon GTCC's actual utilization of the contract services.