Transition Advisory Committee Facilitator

The Colorado Governor’s Office is seeking a qualified facilitator to lead the Transition Advisory Committee (TAC), a politically complex, policy-heavy working group tasked with redesigning the state’s postsecondary education, training, employment, and talent development systems. The selected respondent will be responsible for facilitating up to ten TAC meetings—minimum five of which must be in person—developing meeting agendas and preparatory materials, managing public engagement and accessibility accommodations, establishing feedback channels, and delivering a comprehensive Draft Full Transition Plan by October 28, 2026. Additional deliverables include TAC operating protocols, meeting minutes and summaries due within ten days of each session, and a Listening Tour Summary capturing feedback themes and attendance. The project is governed by statutory and regulatory requirements including Colorado’s Conflict of Interest, Bribery, and Public Records laws, as well as HB21-1110 for digital accessibility, mandating compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for all published materials. Performance must occur within the United States and Colorado, with any subcontracting outside these jurisdictions requiring explicit disclosure. The solicitation, identified by number DQ1-EAAA-2026000503, is a Documented Quote under NAICS code 541618, with a fixed budget cap of $195,000. Pricing is structured in two components: core facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and plan drafting services at a firm-fixed rate, and meeting logistics—including travel, lodging, meals, and venue costs—which are reimbursement-based with an estimated $39,000 allocated. Respondents must submit quotes via email to Tara Larwick by June 8, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, using a prescribed email subject line and organized format not exceeding ten pages, excluding resumes, budget, and supporting documents. The award will go to the respondent whose quote is deemed acceptable and most advantageous to the State, with price/cost as the primary evaluation factor, supplemented by sample quality, organizational experience, and lead time. Acceptability is determined solely by the State and is a mandatory pass/fail threshold. Contract administration requires monthly billing by deliverable accompanied by progress reports to substantiate payments, which are contingent on timely acceptance by the Governor’s Office. Respondents must complete the Vendor Disclosure Statement, provide proof of insurance, certify independent pricing, disclose conflicts of interest, and affirm compliance with Colorado ethics statutes. The contract