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Independent Monitoring and Quality Assurance Services for Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Buyer
Department of Commerce
Place of performance
Topeka, KS / Offsite
Response deadline
Nov 5, 2026Deletes on Nov 19, 2026
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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority in Topeka, KS requires a USA-based vendor to provide offsite apprenticeship and monitoring compliance audit services. The selected vendor must conduct independent compliance monitoring and quality assurance of Registered Apprenticeship programs following federal and state requirements. The scope of work includes monitoring and interpreting federal and state apprenticeship laws and guidance, verifying apprentices receive structured, progressive on-the-job training in all occupational phases, and ensuring wage progression aligns with registered standards. Additionally, the vendor must conduct a minimum of 20% of reviews in-person unless Commerce approves otherwise, and follow up on all findings and deficiencies using documented action plans with clear timelines. The buyer is looking for proposals to determine the budget. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 15, 2026.

Scope of work

  • Conduct independent compliance monitoring and quality assurance of Registered Apprenticeship programs in accordance with federal and state requirements.
  • Follow up on all findings and deficiencies with documented action plans and clear timelines.
  • Conduct a minimum of 20% of reviews in-person unless otherwise approved by Commerce.
  • Verifying apprentices are receiving structured, progressive on-the-job training (OJT) in all phases of the apprenticeable occupation.
  • Ensuring wage progression aligns with registered standards.
  • Monitor and interpret federal and state apprenticeship laws and guidance.

Minimum qualifications

  • Must be an onshore USA organization.
  • Must be officially invited to the bid event at least 24 hours before the official finish date and time.
  • Must be a registered bidder/vendor with the State of Kansas.

Documents to include with your response

  • Current Tax Clearance Certificate
  • Preference Request Form (if claiming Bidder Preference)
  • Letter certifying company as a Disabled Veteran Owned Business (if applicable)
  • Completed Boycott of Israel form
  • Completed Sexual Harassment form
  • Completed Immigration Reform and Control form

How to submit

Method
Electronic via State of Kansas SMART Strategic Sourcing System or submitted to Procurement and Contracts
Instructions
Submit to Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts, 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451-South, Topeka KS 66612-1286. Must officially request an invitation at least 24 hours before the official finish date and time.