STEM Career Awareness Program - DESE

The State of Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFPT30034901901402) for a STEM Career Awareness Program, targeting Clark County and Jefferson City as primary jurisdictions. The procurement seeks a vendor to deliver comprehensive career awareness programming focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The contract period is one year from the effective date, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing by January 31, 2019, at 2:00 PM CST. While specific detailed requirements are not fully articulated in the available documents, the program appears designed to enhance STEM career understanding and engagement, likely involving educational outreach, career exploration activities, and workforce development initiatives. Vendors are required to provide maximum pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, with payment terms set at net 45 days and delivery specified as Free on Board Destination to the DESE headquarters at 205 Jefferson Street in Jefferson City, Missouri.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the procurement documents. The solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors without preferential treatment for any specific business type or size. There is no mention of an incumbent contractor or existing program infrastructure that would require integration. The documents do not specify a precise estimated contract value or budget range, which suggests potential flexibility in vendor proposals. Delivery will be to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the procurement contact identified as Molly Hurt, reachable at 573-751-8900. The lack of detailed financial information and specific program requirements indicates that interested vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation documents available through the MissouriBUYS system to fully understand the scope and expectations of the STEM Career Awareness Program.