About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Vermont Agency of Administration, Department of Human Resources, Center for Achievement in Public Service seeks proposals from colleges or universities to accredit, administer a curriculum, and maintain compliance for the Vermont Certified Public Manager Program. The selected institution will engage qualified faculty, deliver onsite and limited virtual sessions, conduct orientation and attend graduations, evaluate capstone projects, provide interactive materials, and gather online participant evaluations. Eligibility is limited to onshore U.S. colleges or universities that register with the Vermont Secretary of State. Bidders must submit questions by December 4, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST, and full responses are due by December 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST via digital submission. Proposals are evaluated on criteria including past performance history administering similar programs and the overall experience and qualifications of assigned subject matter experts. The resulting contract will run for up to 39 months with an option to renew for one additional term, and bidders must provide firm pricing structured across Year 1 and Year 2.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Agency of Administration, Department of Human Resources
Scope of work
- Provide a program manager to serve as point of contact and review capstone projects
- Provide an administrative coordinator to schedule faculty, handle logistics, and submit bi-monthly reports
- Identify, engage, and schedule qualified faculty to deliver seminar sessions
- Deliver in-person seminar sessions and limited virtual or hybrid sessions
- Develop interactive presentations, reading lists, exercises, assignments, and curriculum materials
- Provide and host an online Learning Management System
- Use an online evaluation tool to collect participant feedback after each session
- Assist with maintaining certification and reaccreditation review with National Certified Public Manager Consortium
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Past performance history, evidence of administering similar programs | 20 |
| Experience with state government and organizations of similar mission, size, and diversity | Not specified |
| Overall experience and qualifications of subject matter experts who will be assigned to provide the content | 15 |
| Cost proposal includes details that confirm resources are sufficient to perform work over length of engagement | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a college or university
- Registered with the Vermont Secretary of State (except an individual doing business in own name)
- Contractor's Business Account Number issued by the Vermont Department of Taxes
- Experience administering and reviewing managerial programs for college-level credit
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Technical Response
- Price Schedule
- Signed Certificate of Compliance
- References from at least three companies transacted with in the last 12 months
- Sample reporting documentation
- Standard Form-LLL Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying (if federal funds exceed $100,000.00)
- IRS Form W-9 signed within the last six months (prior to work commencement)
Key dates
- Issue Date
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Questions Due
- Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:30 PM (EST)
- RFP Responses Due By
- Monday, December 22, 2026 4:30 PM (EST)
- Anticipated contract start date
- April 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit via email to [email protected] referencing the Project Title in the subject line, consisting of a single email with a single digitally searchable PDF attachment under 40 MB.
Contract details
- Term
- Up to thirty-nine (39) months, with an option to renew for one (1) twenty-four month period
- Place of performance
- CAPS conference center at 32 College Street in Montpelier, VT
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate of insurance consistent with requirements in Attachment C, Section 8 (Insurance) prior to commencement of work and release of payments.