Teacher Apprenticeship

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB23DESE251) to establish a Teacher Apprenticeship Program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. The procurement covers the establishment of a comprehensive teacher apprenticeship initiative across Clark County and Jefferson City, Missouri. The solicitation seeks a vendor capable of developing and implementing a structured apprenticeship program that meets federal labor department standards. The bid period is scheduled from August 4, 2022, at 1:00 PM CDT to August 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT, with all submissions required through the MissouriBUYS system. Vendors must electronically submit their responses or provide hard copy submissions if permitted, with contact questions directed to Sandy Withers at DESE, located at 205 Jefferson St, Eighth Floor, Jefferson City, MO 65101. The contact number for inquiries is 573-751-4463, and the email is sandy.withers@dese.mo.gov. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the documents, the contract will be awarded to a responsive and responsible vendor who can meet the program's requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline any set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without specific enterprise or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in any of the submitted documents. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. The contract will focus on creating a teacher apprenticeship program with specific implementation requirements, though the precise budget range and financial details are not specified in the procurement documents. Vendors are advised to carefully review the complete solicitation documents in the MissouriBUYS system to understand the full scope of requirements and potential program expectations.