Opportunity
Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000556SL
Missouri RFP: Adult Workforce Diploma Program Qualified Vendor List
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 16, 2026
Identifier
STATE 0000000556SL
NAICS
611710, 611699, 624310
Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking qualified vendors to deliver Adult Workforce Diploma Program services for residents aged 21 and older. - Government Buyer: - State of Missouri, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible vendors must be accredited diploma-granting organizations or affiliated not-for-profits with at least 2 years of adult dropout recovery experience - Products/Services Requested: - Adult Diploma Program Services, including: - Sourcing, recruitment, engagement, learning plan development, teaching, coaching, mentoring, assessments, transcript evaluations, remediation, employability skills certification, career pathways coursework, preparation for credentials, and career placement - Payment milestones for student achievements: - $250 per half unit of high school credit completed - $250 per employability skills certification attained - $250 per industry-recognized credential (≤50 hours training) - $500 per industry-recognized credential (51–100 hours training) - $750 per industry-recognized credential (>100 hours training) - $1,000 per accredited high school diploma attained - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be accredited and have proven experience in adult dropout recovery - Services must begin within 30 days of notification - Annual enrollment authorization before November 15 each year - Payment is milestone-based, tied to student progress and credential attainment
Description
This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on behalf of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Workforce Diploma Program QVL. The solicitation seeks proposals from additional contractors to provide services related to this program. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS by September 16, 2026. The contract period is effective from the date of contract through January 2, 2027.