Coastal Training Program Market Analysis and Needs Assessment Services

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is seeking professional services to conduct a coastal training program market analysis and needs assessment. The agency requires a comprehensive market analysis to identify existing regional efforts, current and potential partnerships, and market gaps in professional development and technical assistance for coastal decision makers. This project aims to optimize training delivery and strategic partnerships for coastal resource management across the region. The scope of work covers program management services, a review of existing data, and the identification of new data points for collection. The selected contractor must determine a sampling strategy, design and pilot the data collection instrument, and manage the collected data. The final phase requires the contractor to analyze the data, synthesize the findings, and deliver a comprehensive report to the agency. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the contractor to perform all work offsite, and proposals must be submitted digitally via email or through the designated online portal. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals, the contract period will run for one year. Interested parties must submit all clarifying questions no later than July 2, 2026.