PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), specifically its Division of Minority & Small Business Affairs, is seeking a consultant to develop and deliver a comprehensive Business Development Program for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. The solicitation is for Instructor Led Classroom Training aimed at supporting up to five SCDOT-certified DBE firms through a 12 to 18-month program designed to enhance business capabilities. Program components include orientation,...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid for a Transportation Careers Training Program targeting workforce development in the transportation industry. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive training program designed to prepare unemployed, underemployed, minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged individuals for employment, with specific focus on Laurens and Spartanburg Counties. The program requires three primary training components:...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for on-call public involvement services to support compliance with their Public Involvement Policy and Public Participation Plan. The solicitation seeks contractors to develop public involvement plans, coordinate outreach activities for project development and statewide planning projects, and prepare comprehensive public meeting materials including displays, websites, handouts, comment forms, postcards,...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Transportation Careers Training Program targeting unemployed, underemployed, minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged individuals in the transportation sector. The program requires a contractor to deliver comprehensive workforce development services, including pre-employment training for highway construction workers, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit training, and heavy...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor to deliver a comprehensive Transportation Careers Training Program targeting unemployed and underemployed individuals in Laurens and Spartanburg Counties. The procurement requires the selected vendor to develop and implement three core training components: pre-employment training for highway construction workers, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit training, and heavy equipment operator training. Each training...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to implement the Transportation Careers Training Program in Richland County. The procurement is for a comprehensive workforce development initiative targeting unemployed, underemployed, minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged individuals interested in transportation industry careers. The program consists of three mandatory training components: pre-employment training for highway construction...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor to implement the I-526W Professional Development Program, an instructor-led, classroom-based training initiative targeting high school and college students in North Charleston. The six-week program will be conducted on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at North Charleston High School, with an anticipated start date of August 21, 2021, and conclusion on October 23, 2021. The program aims to provide job...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor to implement a Transportation Careers Training Program (TCTP) focused on providing comprehensive workforce development training in Allendale County. The primary objective is to deliver a three-component training program targeting unemployed, underemployed, minority, women, and economically disadvantaged individuals, with five participants required to complete pre-employment training, Commercial Driver's License (CDL)...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor to implement a Transportation Careers Training Program (TCTP) in Marlboro County. The primary objective is to provide comprehensive training for five individuals, focusing on pre-employment skills, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preparation, and heavy equipment operation. The program requires a three-week pre-employment curriculum with 120 classroom hours covering safety, construction basics, and certifications,...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking proposals for the 2022 Summer Transportation Institute (STI) Program, an educational initiative funded by the Federal Highway Administration Office of Transportation Workforce Development & Technology Deployment. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) soliciting instructor-led classroom training services to expose high school students to transportation industry career opportunities. Host sites must implement a...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking consulting services to develop and conduct a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Entrepreneurial Development Institute Program (EDIP) targeting 20 SCDOT-certified DBE firms in highway construction. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a one-year contract from April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022. The primary deliverable is a three-week virtual training program with two half-day sessions per week, requiring comprehensive curriculum development covering eleven core courses including project management, job cost accounting, construction mathematics, cash flow management, bonding and insurance, contract negotiations, budgeting, payroll, marketing, human resource management, construction business practices, and bidding/estimating. The program must include a hands-on estimating exercise based on an actual SCDOT highway project site. Key proposal submission requirements include a signed cover page, technical proposal, and separate business proposal with detailed pricing breakdowns. Offerors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of proven experience in planning and conducting successful DBE entrepreneurial development programs. The evaluation will be weighted 70 percent for the technical proposal and 30 percent for the price proposal, with the contract awarded to the most advantageous responsive and responsible offeror. Critical dates include a question submission deadline of January 27, 2021, proposal due date of March 16, 2021 at 2:30 PM, and an original award posting date of March 30, 2021 (subsequently revised to August 3, 2021). The procurement is specifically designed for DBE firms, with a clear focus on supporting small and disadvantaged businesses in the highway construction industry. Vendor registration with the State of South Carolina is mandatory for participation. Offerors must comply with various state procurement regulations, including certifications regarding debarment, independent price determination, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics requirements. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, the comprehensive nature of the program suggests a significant investment in supporting DBE entrepreneurial development. The program's scope indicates a structured approach to building capacity among certified DBE firms, with extensive requirements for curriculum development, instructor services, classroom materials, recruitment, tracking, and documentation. Vendors must be prepared to provide a holistic training experience, including elements such as after-hour training, tutoring, guest speakers, photography, videography, and article writing. The solicitation emphasizes a comprehensive approach to supporting DBE firms' growth and success in the highway construction sector.
Name | Description | Size | Type | Posted |
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Solicitation.pdf | 311KB | 11/20/25 | ||
Notice Regarding Award.pdf | 171KB | 11/20/25 | ||
Notice of Revised Award Posting Date.pdf | 84KB | 11/20/25 |