Description
The Commonwealth Technical Institute (CTI) at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown, PA is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to obtain an accredited firm that will evaluate and maintain ACCSC accreditation for the institute over a five‑year period. The contractor will provide a suite of services—including accreditation workshops, annual reporting, program evaluations, and renewal activities—while billing the Commonwealth on a reimbursement basis for actual labor, materials, and travel. The contract is valued on a fee‑per‑service basis with no fixed ceiling disclosed, and the vendor must comply with ACCSC standards and submit detailed invoices matched to purchase orders.
• Scope: Full ACCSC accreditation lifecycle (initial workshop, annual reports, program modifications, unannounced evaluations, renewal, and related consulting).
• Duration: 5‑year contract, commencing upon issuance of a purchase order.
• Submission deadline: 09/23/26 at 4:00 PM (electronic bid).
• Questions due: 09/18/26 at 4:00 PM ET (email only).
• Location: Services performed at CTI’s Hiram G. Andrews Center, Johnstown, PA.
• Payment: Reimbursement for actual services; invoicing required with detailed supporting documentation.
• Mandatory qualifications: Firm must be ACCSC‑accredited and capable of delivering all listed accreditation activities.