Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000500SL

Consulting and Management Services for Higher Education Programs in Missouri Correctional Facilities

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified vendor to provide consulting and management services for higher education programs across 19 correctional facilities. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Corrections, Division of Offender Rehabilitative Services - Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing - Services Requested: - Consulting and management of degree-seeking higher education programs (associate and bachelor's degrees) - Administrative oversight, student enrollment assistance, and quality assurance reporting - Coordination with multiple higher education institutions (e.g., Ashland University, Central Methodist University, Hannibal La-Grange University, Lincoln University, Rockhurst University, St. Louis University, Three Rivers College, Washington University) - Management of hybrid, in-seat, and tablet-based instruction methods - Compliance with Prison Education Program and Higher Learning Commission standards, as well as correctional security protocols and offender grievance procedures - Quantities: - Services to support 1,500 to 2,500 student offenders annually - Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have 10+ years of higher education programming experience - Accreditation by recognized bodies required - Key personnel must include a Contract Manager and Program Directors with relevant qualifications - Vendor must be registered in MissouriBUYS and comply with all business and security requirements - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a service-focused procurement

Description

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on behalf of the Missouri Department of Corrections for consulting and management services related to higher education programs. The contract period is from the effective date through June 30, 2029. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS by August 21, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Division of Purchasing and aims to coordinate and administer degree-seeking programs at nineteen correctional facilities of various security levels.

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