Career and Technical Education Oversight and Management Services

The Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting proposals for Career and Technical Education Oversight and Management Services under solicitation STATE 0000000499SL, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026. The contract aims to deliver industry-recognized credentialing programs to incarcerated individuals across designated correctional facilities in Missouri, including Vandalia, Moberly, Jefferson City, and Boonville, using in-seat and online instruction. Performance must comply with Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 34 and be aligned with labor market demands, with all deliverables—such as teaching materials, software, and reports—becoming the exclusive property of the state. The contract has a base term through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year renewal periods at the state’s discretion, and is contingent upon state appropriations and federal funding availability. Proposals are evaluated using a trade-off methodology, with the technical proposal carrying 70% weight (140 points), covering methodology, personnel qualifications, and past performance, while cost accounts for 25% (50 points) and bonus points for minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran, and blind/sheltered workshop participation make up 9% (18 points). Vendors must commit to at least 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation, with additional points available for SDVE and organizations supporting the blind. Contract administration requires EFT payments to be processed through MissouriBUYS, with quarterly invoices submitted via email to [email hidden], including purchase order numbers and itemized line-item costs. Oversight is handled by a dedicated CTE Program Manager and two Contract Monitors, with monthly coordination meetings involving facility wardens. All contractor personnel must undergo background checks consistent with state employee standards, obtain institutional ID cards, and adhere to strict security protocols including vehicle restrictions and unattended vehicle prohibitions. Personnel must be at least 21 years old and are prohibited from personal interactions with inmates or accepting gifts. Key personnel named in the proposal cannot be substituted without state approval and must meet defined educational and experiential criteria. The contractor must retain all financial and operational records for five years, grant audit access within 48 hours upon request, and transfer all equipment and materials to state ownership upon contract termination. Proposals must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS in Word, Excel, or PDF formats, not exceeding 100MB per attachment, with no hard copy submissions