Prequalification for Educational Institutions Offering Tuition Discounts for City of Norfolk Employees.

The City of Norfolk is seeking to establish a prequalified list of accredited educational institutions to provide tuition discounts, price matching, and waived application or registration fees for its employees. Eligible employees, including full-time, part-time, and sworn staff with six months of continuous service and a sound performance record, may apply for reimbursement for courses that align with their current roles or reasonable job opportunities within the City. To be eligible for the prequalified list, institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This solicitation, numbered 10680-R2-2027/KA, is a request for prequalifications rather than a traditional service contract. There is no contractual relationship between the City and the selected providers; instead, educational institutions will contract and arrange all payment terms directly with the employees. Prequalified providers may remain on the list indefinitely, though the City opens the process annually for new applicants and reserves the right to remove providers based on negative performance assessments or failure to honor stated discounts. Applicants must submit their proposals electronically by October 8, 2026, including required certifications regarding non-discrimination, anti-collusion, and authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia.