Missouri Apprenticeship Connect Portal

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) is conducting a Single Feasible Source (SFS) procurement for the Missouri Apprenticeship Connect Portal, a statewide digital platform designed to connect employers with registered apprenticeship programs across Missouri. The solicitation seeks a vendor to develop and operate a centralized portal that will support and facilitate apprenticeship opportunities throughout the state. The contract period will span one year from the date of award, with the solicitation period running from November 1, 2019, to November 7, 2019, at 10:00 PM GMT. Interested vendors must submit their responses by the specified end date and can direct any questions to Rachel Hogrefe, the designated contact at DHEWD. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City, and aims to create a comprehensive digital solution for apprenticeship connections. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current infrastructure, or existing technology that might require integration. The document does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or financial details. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their responses, whether submitted online or in hard copy, and may need to allow time for potential technical support during the submission process. The solicitation has been designated as having no specific line items and provides minimal details about technical requirements or specific evaluation criteria. While the portal's objective is to connect employers with apprenticeship programs, the procurement documents do not elaborate on precise technical specifications or performance expectations for the proposed solution.