Foothill-De Anza Community College District Planet bids #RFP #1980

California Career Passport Platform Development and Operation RFP

This opportunity invites qualified vendors to propose, design, and operate a new California Career Passport Platform for the California Community Colleges system. - Government Buyer: - Foothill-De Anza Community College District (operational lead and fiscal agent for the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office) - Collaboration with California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and Office of Cradle-to-Career Data - Products/Services Requested: - Design, development, and operation of a learner-controlled digital credential wallet platform - Platform must enable Californians to securely store, manage, and share verified records of skills, academic achievements, and workforce experience - Solution must support statewide scale and align with California Community Colleges systemwide priorities - Three-phase procurement: Innovation Concept & Pilot Readiness, Pilot Demonstration (approx. 50 participants), and Production Proposal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or products named; solicitation is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering custom software solutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive solution addressing all scope components is mandatory - Demonstrated technical expertise and capacity for statewide deployment required - Emphasis on equity, skills-informed hiring, and secure, learner-controlled data - Non-responsive submissions will be disqualified - NAICS code: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)

Description

The Foothill De Anza Community College District, in conjunction with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, is soliciting proposals to develop a new statewide California Career Passport Platform. This platform will be a learner-controlled digital credential wallet enabling Californians to securely store, manage, and share verified records of their skills, academic achievements, and workforce experience. The procurement process is structured in three phases: innovation concept and pilot readiness, pilot demonstration, and production proposal, with a contract term of up to five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 14, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on April 30, 2026.

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