Description
Alabama’s Department of Workforce is seeking a professional services firm to design and deliver a comprehensive training program for prospective microschool founders and to train STEM‑Council staff on the microschool grant‑application and review process. The contractor will provide at least four full‑day training sessions, ongoing technical assistance, outreach/recruitment strategy development, and monthly reporting on grant recipient progress. The contract is a fixed‑price, firm‑price award with a maximum term of five years (initial two‑year base period plus up to three one‑year renewals).
• Minimum four full‑day founder training sessions (in‑person & virtual) to be completed by 3/16/2027.
• Develop and execute outreach/recruitment plan targeting 1‑2 founders per Workforce region.
• Provide best‑practice training for ADOW‑STEM‑Council staff on grant‑application design and review, also due by 3/16/2027.
• Submit monthly status and budget reports for each microschool grant recipient, plus a final enrollment report by the fifth day of the 2027 Legislative Session.
• Must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State, hold required licenses, carry specified insurance, and possess ISO 27001 or SOC 2 Type II certification (preferred).