Home Builders Institute (PACT) Sole Source Claim

The contract is for the Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum, which is only available and sold directly through Home Builders Institute (HBI). The contract is for a period of one year, from October 26, 2021 to October 25, 2022. The curriculum is patented and guarantees that every student masters the knowledge needed to be employed in an entry-level job in the building industry. The contract was awarded to HBI as a sole source provider, with no other vendors able to provide the same curriculum. Key aspects of the contract include: • The PACT curriculum is a patented skills training experience • The curriculum is vetted by subject matter experts • HBI provides resources for career technical training instructors in school districts across the country • The contract is for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional year • The contract was awarded to HBI as a sole source provider, with no other vendors able to provide the same curriculum