Pre-ETS Curriculum Development and Training

The State of Iowa, specifically Dubuque County, is seeking proposals for Pre-ETS Curriculum Development and Training services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 005-RFP-1328-2025. The procurement is focused on developing comprehensive vocational training and technical education curriculum, with specific emphasis on services for individuals with disabilities. Commodity codes 92486 and 47078 indicate the specific training and educational service requirements. Proposals must be submitted separately, with distinct Technical and Cost Proposals, by March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Respondents are required to certify their proposals and authorize the release of information as part of the submission process. The primary contact for this RFP is Jocelyn Brincks, who can be reached at jocelyn.brincks1@iowa.gov or +1 515-499-3659. Potential vendors must carefully review all requirements and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to develop and deliver specialized curriculum for vocational rehabilitation and technical education.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be structured to encourage broad participation from qualified training and curriculum development organizations. The payment terms are established at Net 60 with 0% discount, which provides potential vendors with clear financial expectations. Respondents have the option to request confidential treatment of specific information within their proposals, offering some protection for proprietary methodologies or approaches. The RFP suggests a focus on developing training programs for individuals with disabilities, which may implicitly favor vendors with demonstrated experience in specialized educational services. Though exact budget ranges are not specified, the comprehensive nature of the curriculum development requirements indicates a potentially significant contract value. Interested organizations should carefully review all documentation, prepare detailed technical and cost proposals, and ensure compliance with all submission requirements to maximize their potential for selection.