Vermont Department of Economic Development #76196

Vermont seeks virtual school training and resources on violent intruder response

Vermont is seeking contractor support to help schools prepare for violent intruder drills and response protocols. - Government buyer: State of Vermont, Vermont Agency of Education (AOE); no sub-agency or office is specified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or specific commercial products are named in the opportunity. - Requested services: - Plan and deliver 4–6 standardized virtual training sessions for educators, administrators, school staff, and safety partners; anticipated attendance is 100–350 participants per session. - Provide at least two two-hour planning sessions with AOE staff and partners, plus distinct AOE staff training and train-the-trainer support. - Create school implementation checklists, a Vermont-specific best-practices resource, and accessible community materials such as parent resources, flyers, and website content. - Provide the virtual training platform and participant registration and data-management system; maintain attendance records and conduct participant surveys and evaluations. - Submit monthly progress information and a final narrative report. - Important requirements: Training must be interactive, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and appropriate for school settings. It must address options-based response approaches, drill planning and limitations, disability accommodations, communications, practical scenarios, and applicable Vermont requirements. Deliverables must be accessible, editable, and follow Vermont brand standards; materials developed under the contract become AOE property. - Value and term: Maximum contract value is $100,000. Work is planned for the 2026–27 school year, with an anticipated four-month contract period and completion by June 2027. No option years or annual subscription are specified.

Description

The Vermont Agency of Education is seeking one or more contractors to plan and deliver training for Vermont schools on response to violent intruder drills and protocols. The work includes at least four and no more than six virtual training sessions covering best practices for options-based drills and protocols, planning effective practice drills, and related topics. The scope also includes developing training resources and providing training and support for Agency staff; the Agency may award to one or more contractors. The Q&A states a maximum contract value of $100,000, with the work limited to training during school year 2026–27.

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