Description
The State of Kansas, Department of Commerce, seeks a qualified vendor to provide independent monitoring, compliance auditing, and quality‑assurance services for its Registered Apprenticeship programs. The contractor will conduct between 20 and 80 program reviews each year (minimum 20 % in‑person), produce detailed audit reports, maintain a real‑time tracking system, and deliver training and technical assistance to agency staff. The contract runs from award through June 30 2029 with two optional one‑year renewals. Payment is on a monthly basis per audit completed, with travel reimbursed per state guidelines.
• Scope: Perform compliance audits, quality‑assurance assessments, and annual reviews of ~172 apprenticeship programs.
• Deliverables: Audit reports, monthly status reports, real‑time tracking dashboard, training sessions (≥4 per year), briefings to the Director of Registered Apprenticeship.
• Volume: 20–80 audits annually; at least 20 % conducted on‑site.
• Contract length: Up to 3 years (with two optional 12‑month extensions).
• Submission: Proposals due 11 May 2026 2:00 PM CST; questions due 15 Oct 2026.
• Required certifications: Tax clearance, immigration compliance, anti‑boycott, and telecom equipment restrictions.