System of Professional Learning

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), is seeking a Contractor to provide a comprehensive, research-based system of professional learning for the jurisdictions of Pulaski County and Little Rock City. The selected Contractor will be required to deliver at least 500 occasions of onsite professional development and/or coaching annually, offer timely and targeted support to boost student achievement and foster ongoing professional growth, and serve grade level spans from early learning through secondary education. The contract is anticipated to begin on May 1, 2024 for an initial one-year term, with the option to renew for up to six additional one-year terms. Prospective Contractors must have a minimum of five years' experience as a provider of professional development of similar size and scope, documented success of improved student outcomes in literacy or math, and experience with partnership development. The selection process will involve technical proposal evaluation, interviews, and discussions prior to contract award.

The RFP includes set-aside requirements for minority and women-owned businesses, and prospective Contractors must certify that they do not boycott Israel, employ illegal immigrants, or have business ties to scrutinized companies. The RFP does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The maximum possible contract value is not provided, but the RFP states that the State may order more or less than the estimated quantities, and that pricing must be proposed in U.S. dollars.