About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer, a government authority located in New York, requires a vendor to provide curriculum development services for a state-wide film and television training program. The vendor must design, document, and prepare a comprehensive, multi-track curriculum to deliver foundational training for entry-level trades, including production assistants, lighting technicians, and set construction. Scope requirements include designing a 9-to-12-month program model for three to four production career paths, developing all instructional materials for training hubs, integrating professional readiness and support systems, building quality assurance mechanisms, and offering direct implementation support to training hub operators. Eligibility restricts participation to US organizations, and all work must occur onsite. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 9, 2026. The buyer seeks proposal submissions and lists no specific budget amount.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Empire State Development
Scope of work
- Design a model for a comprehensive foundational 9-12 month training program
- Develop a Program Structure and Curriculum Map detailing total training hours and sequencing
- Define career pathways with detailed job descriptions and core competency requirements
- Develop instructional materials required for program operators training hubs
- Integrate professional readiness and non-technical support system components
- Establish standardized practical skills evaluations and evaluation rubrics
- Deliver a Train-the-Trainer program for training hub operators
- Provide ongoing transitional and advisory support to hub operators
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Respondent Team's Qualifications and Ability to Deliver on the Project | 30% |
| Diversity Practices | Up to 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in film and television training programs
- Designated contractor and subcontractor staff must possess necessary qualifications, training, licenses, and permits
- Vendor must be responsible according to New York State Procurement Law
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Administrative Proposal
- Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
- State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k forms
- Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire or Vend-Rep submission receipt
- Executive Order 16 Certification
- Executive Order 177 Certification
- Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification
- Encouraging the Use of NYS Businesses in Contract Performance Form
- Form ST-220-CA or Affidavit
Key dates
- Questions due
- October 9, 2026
- Deadline for ESD to Respond to Questions
- October 16, 2026
- Proposals due
- December 14, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Dropbox
- Instructions
- Upload complete two-part proposal (Technical and Administrative) to designated Dropbox link https://www.dropbox.com/request/trackf3syesocuynogbj. Hard copies and emails not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- First year advisory support required following program launch
- Place of performance
- New York State
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($1M each occurrence/$2M aggregate), Commercial Automobile insurance ($1M limit), Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Disability insurance. ESD must be named as additional insured.
- Funding
- NYS Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Fund