Description
This contract calls for a vendor to provide adult basic education and GED‑preparation services to inmates housed in Cuyahoga County correctional facilities. The scope includes assessment, classroom instruction, GED exam administration, provision of all instructional materials, and detailed reporting on participant outcomes. The program must serve at least 200 inmates per year and deliver a minimum of 1,600 instructional hours annually, with qualified teachers (minimum five years teaching experience and one year teaching individuals with criminal histories). The contract is a cost‑reimbursement arrangement with performance‑based payments, runs from July 1 2021 to December 31 2022, and includes two optional one‑year extensions. Proposals were due May 7 2021, and the solicitation was issued by Cuyahoga County’s Office of Procurement and Diversity.
• Provide in‑person basic education and GED‑prep for inmates at the Justice Center and jails in Bedford and Euclid.
• Deliver all curriculum, qualified instructors, and necessary materials; manage limited on‑site storage and operate without internet‑based testing.
• Meet strict security protocols, submit required certifications, and report outcomes (GED attainment, TABE score improvements).