Special education professional development and technical assistance

The Wyoming Department of Administration and Information's General Services Division, procuring on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Education's Special Education Programs Division, is requesting proposals for professional development and technical assistance on special education topics targeted at WDE and local education agency staff, with proposals due October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

The scope encompasses designing and delivering training aligned with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requirements and identified state and local needs. Deliverables span seven categories: full-day virtual training, half-day virtual training, up to two-hour virtual training, full-day in-person training, half-day in-person training, up to two-hour in-person training, and production of materials or documents. Proposers must provide an all-inclusive hourly rate for change orders that includes all travel and per diem charges. Payment is made upon completion and acceptance of individual deliverables.

The contract term may extend one year at a time for a total contract period not to exceed four years, with multiple awards possible. Proposers must demonstrate relevant experience within the past three years, provide three corporate references and two references per key staff member, include current financial statements and certifications, and provide evidence of authorization to conduct business in Wyoming.

Evaluation allocates 300 points for proposer background and experience, 300 points for the project work plan, and 200 points for cost analysis, totaling 800 points. Written questions are due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, submitted individually through the Public Purchase online bidding system. The tentative award date and work commencement are scheduled for November 2026. All proposals and responses must be uploaded through Public Purchase; incomplete uploads by the 2:00 p.m. deadline will be deemed non-responsive.