Opportunity
Foothill-De Anza Community College District Planet bids #RFP #1999
Bridge Program Provider Services for Silicon Valley Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (SVAMP) at Foothill College
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
RFP #1999
NAICS
611710, 611430, 611513
This opportunity seeks a qualified provider to deliver bridge program services for the Silicon Valley Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (SVAMP) at Foothill College. - Government Buyer: - Foothill-De Anza Community College District, Purchasing Services office - Contact: John Pham - Services Requested: - Bridge Program Provider for SVAMP Programs - Design, implement, and evaluate academic and career skills training for advanced manufacturing - Serve at least 320 students across up to 8 sessions (Winter 2027–Fall 2028) - Activities include outreach, recruitment, instruction, onboarding, support services, postsecondary transition, staffing, evaluation, and student recognition - Program features: career exploration, college readiness, contextualized math, basic manufacturing skills, job site visits, industry guest speakers, possible ESL linkage - Provider must coordinate with District staff and contribute to data tracking and evaluation - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated capacity, qualified personnel, technical expertise, financial stability, and administrative support - Electronic submission via PlanetBids; all communications through procurement portal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers; this is a service-based solicitation - Potential Competitors: - IQ4 Corporation - National Laboratory For Education Transformation - StudyFetch LLC - Unicon, Inc. - SPC Consulting - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $500,000 - NAICS Codes: - 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) - 611710 (Educational Support Services) - 923110 (Administration of Education Programs) - Period of Performance: - Up to three years, covering multiple sessions from Winter 2027 through Fall 2028
Description
Foothill - De Anza Community College District is seeking proposals for a Bridge Program Provider for the Silicon Valley Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (SVAMP) Programs at Foothill College. The selected firm will be responsible for providing bridge program services that support the District's mission and operational goals for a term of up to three years. Proposals must address all required components and demonstrate the proposer's capacity, including qualified personnel, technical expertise, financial stability, and administrative support. The solicitation includes submission instructions, key dates, and contact information for the procurement process.