Utah State Board of Education USBE-SD25028-RFP

USBE - HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM CURRICULUM

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) awarded a contract to the Utah Tourism Industry Association (UTIA) to provide a Hospitality and Tourism Management Career & Technical Education Program Curriculum for local education agencies in Utah. The contract, based on a competitive RFP process, is valued at approximately $1,316,026.69 over about 4.5 years, starting from January 7, 2025. The award was justified as providing the best overall value, with UTIA being the sole submitter and meeting all technical and cost evaluation criteria. The curriculum includes instructional materials, delivery methods, teacher training, and reporting functionalities, targeting students in grades 9-12. The contract allows for application-based licensing for schools and LEAs, with a maximum annual budget of $300,000 for years 2-5. The procurement process involved detailed technical and cost evaluations, with the final award justified by the committee as the most advantageous to USBE.

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Contract to provide Hospitality and Tourism Management Career & Technical Education Program Curriculum to local education agencies in Utah for students in grades 9-12. The contract is awarded to Utah Tourism Industry Association based on best overall value. The contract duration is approximately 4.5 years starting January 7, 2025, with a maximum budget of $1,316,026.69 over the contract period.

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