Prequalification for Educational Institutions Offering Tuition Discounts for City of Norfolk Employees

The City of Norfolk is seeking qualified educational providers to offer discounted educational services and/or benefits to City of Norfolk employees. The selected providers will be added to a prequalified list, which will be available to City employees. The prequalified list will be updated annually, and new vendors can apply during this time. The City is looking for providers that can offer tuition discounts, price matching, waived application/registration fees, or credit for prior experience. The providers must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. • The City of Norfolk employs approximately 4,700 employees who are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement. • The selected providers will contract directly with City employees for all payment arrangements. • The providers must verify the employment status of applicants. • The City encourages small businesses and businesses owned by women, minorities, and service-disabled veterans to compete. • The prequalification is ongoing, and the City will evaluate providers and select those whose services will be offered to employees. Some of the key factors that the City will consider when evaluating applications include: • The provider's accreditation status and programs offered • The provider's faculty qualifications and staff credentials • The provider's schedule or catalog of courses offered • The provider's detailed discount/benefit proposal • The provider's description of any price matching, waived or discounted fees, and credit available or prior experience