ACC SS 26-2-6326 Stepping Blocks

Arapahoe Community College is proceeding with a sole-source procurement under C.R.S. §24-103-205 for the Stepping Blocks career outcomes platform, identified by solicitation number NPSS1-GJBA-2026000232-1. The procurement, posted on June 15, 2026, with a response deadline of June 18, 2026, seeks a single integrated platform that delivers longitudinal alumni employment and academic pathway data, institution-specific salary and employment insights, and a student-facing career exploration interface connected directly to alumni outcomes. The platform must enable program-level analysis and direct user access without requiring multiple systems, as no alternative vendor meets the full scope of the college’s needs. The contract period spans three years from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with annual pricing of $42,500 for FY27, $43,775 for FY28, and $45,088 for FY29, totaling $131,363, though the estimated contract value is cited as $124,000. The place of performance is linked to the college’s office in Littleton, Colorado, and all deliverables are expected to be fulfilled remotely. Any protest against the sole-source designation must be submitted in writing to daniel.hohn@arapahoe.edu with specific grounds outlined, and no conflicts of interest have been declared. The NAICS code 449129 applies, and while the contract is classified as a special notice with no set-aside, no formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, or detailed submission instructions are specified beyond the protest mechanism and justification under state statute.