PS- ADOW Microschools Training & Support

The State of Alabama, through the Department of Workforce and the Alabama STEM Council, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number SRC0000037184 for Microschools Training and Support. The selected supplier will be responsible for delivering a minimum of four full-day training sessions for microschool founders by March 16, 2027, providing weekly targeted support on business operations, legal matters, and curriculum development, and submitting a detailed geographic and enrollment report by the fifth day of the 2027 Legislative Regular Session. Additionally, the supplier must provide training for STEM Council staff on grant application design and review within the first three weeks of the award. The contract is for an initial term of two years with the option to renew for up to three additional years, not to exceed five years in total. Proposals must be submitted via Alabama Buys by November 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT, with all inquiry questions due by October 26, 2026. Award decisions will be based on the best overall value, evaluated through a 100-point system focusing on training plan design (40%), organizational capabilities (20%), cost (20%), continued support plans (10%), and staff training plans (10%). Qualified bidders must have been in operation for at least five years, provide three references, and submit mandatory documentation including a State of Alabama Disclosure Statement, E-Verify memorandum, and W-9. The contract requires strict adherence to federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and is subject to the availability of funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature.