Professional Development Training Services

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, specifically the Performance & Development Solutions (PDS) program within the Human Resources Enterprise, is seeking a professional development training services contractor through RFP Number 005-RFP-1930-2026. The solicitation requires a vendor to conduct comprehensive training services including on-site, face-to-face, and virtual, instructor-led training for public employees across the State of Iowa. Typical training courses will have 20-25 participants and be held at the Hoover Building in Des Moines. The procurement timeline indicates the solicitation opens on 7/25/2025 at 12:00 PM CDT and closes on 8/19/2025 at 2:00 PM CDT, with a proposed contract having an initial three-year term and potential for up to three additional one-year renewals, creating a maximum total contract term of six years. Bidders must submit separate technical and cost proposals, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines and detailed submission instructions. The state reserves the right to award multiple agreements, and potential contractors must carefully review the contract template and submit any clarification questions through the designated Q&A board before the submission deadline.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 60, with contract compensation based on courses and target audiences that may evolve according to state needs. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the training services suggests a potentially significant contract value. The state will evaluate proposals based on the ability to deliver high-quality, adaptable professional development training across various public sector contexts. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in designing and delivering instructor-led training programs that can be conducted through multiple modalities, including in-person and virtual formats. The contract's flexibility, with potential six-year duration and multiple possible awards, indicates the state's intent to establish a robust and responsive professional development training ecosystem for its employees.