Description
Alabama’s Department of Workforce (ADOW) seeks a professional firm to design, deliver, and support training for microschool founders and to train ADOW‑STEM‑Council staff on the microschool grant‑application and review process. The contract is a fixed‑price, firm‑price agreement lasting up to five years (initial two‑year base period plus three one‑year renewals). The supplier must provide at least four full‑day training sessions (in‑person and virtual) for microschool founders by March 16, 2027, ongoing weekly support, staff training for the STEM Council, and monthly progress and budget reports, culminating in a final report due the fifth day of the 2027 legislative session. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Alabama Buys by November 9, 2026.
• Minimum four full‑day training sessions (in‑person & virtual) for microschool founders, completed by 3/16/2027.
• Training for ADOW‑STEM‑Council staff on grant‑application and review best practices.
• Ongoing weekly support, monthly progress & budget reports, and a final enrollment report.
• Fixed‑price contract up to 5 years; no time‑and‑materials billing; all deliverables must be accepted before payment.
• Supplier must meet strict qualifications (5 yr business existence, 3 yr training experience, ISO 27001 or SOC 2 Type II, insurance, E‑Verify, etc.).