Transition Advisory Committee Facilitator

The Colorado Office of the Governor is soliciting a Transition Advisory Committee Facilitator under Solicitation Number DQ1-EAAA-2026000503-1 to support the development of a comprehensive transition plan aimed at reshaping access to postsecondary education, training, and employment for Coloradans and strengthening business-talent connections. The engagement, with an estimated contract value of $195,000, is a firm-fixed-rate arrangement expected to begin on July 8, 2026, and conclude no later than January 31, 2027. The facilitator must conduct ten TAC meetings, including at least five in-person sessions, and lead a statewide listening tour comprising four in-person and two virtual sessions. Core deliverables include drafting and finalizing an accessible transition plan, producing meeting agendas and progress documentation, compiling lessons learned, and generating a summative report aligned with HB26-1317 requirements. All final deliverables must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and HB21-1110 guidelines. Respondents must demonstrate at least five years of experience in facilitation, financial and systems analysis, and comprehensive plan development, and identify key personnel with relevant resumes. The organization must show proven capacity to build consensus among diverse stakeholders, produce high-quality analytical products, and serve as a thought partner to state experts. Quotes must be submitted via email to tara.larwick@state.co.us no later than June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, with the subject line formatted as specified, and are limited to ten pages excluding resumes, company profiles, budgets, and example documents. Required attachments include the Vendor Disclosure Statement, Accessibility Vendor Document Checklist, and Certification of Independent Price Determination, along with a detailed Budget Narrative and labor breakdown by category. Payment is contingent on timely receipt and approval of deliverables, with reimbursement capped at once per month and required to be billed by deliverable alongside monthly progress reports detailing work performed. The contract incorporates Colorado statutes addressing ethics, conflicts of interest, bribery, antitrust, debarment, open records, and procurement rules, and requires proof of good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and appropriate insurance coverage prior to execution. The State reserves the right to extend the term and amend the scope for naturally related work if deemed fair and reasonable. Price remains the primary evaluation factor, though sample quality, organizational experience, and lead time