SkillUP Program Services

The SkillUP Program Services contract is a single feasible source acquisition authorized under Missouri Revised Statute 34.044, awarded directly to the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) to deliver workforce development services to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants across the state. The contract period begins October 1, 2026, and extends through September 30, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods available at the state’s discretion. Services will be provided through MCCA’s statewide community college network to help SNAP participants gain skills, training, and employment opportunities aimed at increasing economic self-sufficiency and reducing long-term public assistance dependency. The procurement is justified by the proprietary nature of the program and MCCA’s unique position as the only entity in Missouri with the infrastructure and established partnerships necessary to administer the SkillUP initiative under the federal SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) framework. No competitive bidding process is conducted, and the award does not rely on Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable or trade-off methodologies. There are no specified contract pricing details, line items, or estimated values provided, and no formal attachments, packaging requirements, or detailed inspection criteria are included in the documentation. Performance is measured broadly by participant placement into skilled employment and outcomes tied to reduced public assistance reliance, though specific metrics are not defined. The place of performance is statewide in Missouri, with all services delivered through community college campuses. The Missouri Department of Social Services is the contracting agency, with Mertrell Nickens serving as the buyer contact for inquiries. Submission of proposals is required by July 14, 2026, via email to designated state procurement addresses, with no formal portal or prescribed format specified. The contract does not include representations regarding size status, socioeconomic certifications, Unique Entity ID, or CAGE code in the provided documents, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical oversight personnel are formally designated. Payment instructions and accounting codes are not provided, and invoicing methods remain unspecified, though electronic submission is implied. No security clearances, key personnel clauses, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are outlined, reflecting the streamlined, non-competitive nature of this statutory sole-source procurement.