Online Training Courses

The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on behalf of the Arkansas Public Broadcasting System (AR PBS) for a qualified vendor to provide up-to-date, asynchronous, self-paced computer science, technology, and other specialized online training courses to K-12 educators in Arkansas. The initial contract term is one year with the option to renew for up to six additional one-year terms. Vendors must have at least three years of experience providing similar online educational content and meet detailed requirements for accessibility, assessments, reporting, data security, and disaster recovery. Proposals are due by October 30, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is January 1, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost contractor, and the State reserves the right to negotiate price adjustments at contract renewal. The current environment includes approximately 600-1,400 trainings completed per year, and usage is expected to increase if the courses are offered as professional development.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but it indicates the contract will be awarded to the lowest-cost contractor.