Opportunity
Washington Electronic Business Solution #20270058
Sole Source Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching Program for Special Education Endorsement
Posted
September 26, 2026
Respond By
October 16, 2026
Identifier
20270058
NAICS
611513, 611699, 611710
This opportunity from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington State seeks to implement the Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching (WEA-ART) program for special education endorsement certification. - Government Buyer: - OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction), Washington State - OEMs and Vendors: - Washington Education Association (WEA) is the sole vendor and intended recipient - Products/Services Requested: - Education and training consulting for the WEA-ART program - Special education services to support endorsement certification - Teacher certification services for individuals with bachelor's degrees - Project management for program implementation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; only WEA is eligible - Focused on certification pathways for special education - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities provided - The procurement is restricted and targets expanding special education teacher certification pathways.
Description
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington State intends to issue a sole source contract to the Washington Education Association to implement an Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching (WEA-ART). The project specifically aims to offer certification for individuals with bachelor's degrees who are interested in earning a special education endorsement. The solicitation includes services related to education and training consulting, special education, teacher certification services, and project management. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 16, 2026.