Provision of Digital Literacy and On-the-Job Training Services with Laptop Distribution

This contract involves providing digital literacy and on-the-job training courses to graduates of North Carolina’s Highway Construction Trade Academy and small or disadvantaged businesses. The program includes distributing internet-enabled laptops to each trainee, with the understanding that these laptops will remain the property of the recipients and will not be managed or owned by the State. Training activities will be conducted off State premises, emphasizing a focus on practical, on-the-job learning. Funded through the North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s Office of Digital Equity and Literacy (ODEL) via the U.S. Treasury’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, the initiative is managed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights, specifically its On-the-Job Training and Business Opportunity and Workforce Development units. The State is seeking a vendor responsible for executing all aspects of this training program, including course delivery and laptop distribution. The solicitation, titled "Provision of Digital Literacy and On-the-Job Training Services with Laptop Distribution," was posted on June 28, 2025, with a response deadline of July 25, 2025. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and the project is categorized under NAICS code 334111. Interested vendors can contact C. L. Murphy, the Purchasing Agent, via email for further details. The initiative aims to enhance workforce skills and digital access among targeted populations, supporting economic development and equitable opportunity within North Carolina.