What the buyer needs
AI summaryTruman State University requests qualifications from firms to provide online, non-credit continuing education coursework focused on workforce development and industry certification preparation. The university seeks a turnkey, full-service partnership offering instructor-led and self-paced courses, marketing, enrollment, student and technical support, payment services, federal accessibility compliance, and connections to third-party student funding. Eligible applicants must be onshore U.S. organizations registered and in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State, and Truman encourages submittals from minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises. Firms must submit one electronic copy via thumb drive or email to [email protected], or deliver it to the Purchasing Department in Kirksville, Missouri, by 2:00 PM Central Time on December 10, 2026. Truman will evaluate submissions based on firm and staff qualifications, expertise, experience, approach, and availability, while applying Missouri statutory preference for in-state businesses when quality and price are equal. Organizations should also submit the Intent to Respond Statement to receive answers to questions and any solicitation addenda.
Scope of work
- Provide a catalog of in-demand, up-to-date coursework from office fundamentals to industry certification preparation.
- Provide options for instructor-led and self-paced coursework as appropriate.
- Facilitate a turnkey, full-service partnership managing marketing, enrollment, student and technical support, and payment services.
- Optimize Truman's catalog of offerings for workforce needs in the Northeast Missouri region.
- Ensure compliance with all federal accessibility regulations and guidelines on websites and in coursework.
- Connect prospective students with third-party funding resources such as vocational rehabilitation and WIOA providers.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications, expertise, and experience of the firm and assigned individuals including subcontractors | Not specified |
| Approach and availability to provide the services | Not specified |
| Missouri Preference (economic impact and Missouri presence) | Not specified |
| Diversity (certified MBE, WBE, SDVBE, VBE participation) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Specialize in delivering online, credit-bearing and/or non-credit continuing education coursework for workforce development.
- Registered and maintain good standing with the Secretary of State of the State of Missouri.
- File and pay all required Missouri sales, withholding, corporate, and other taxes timely.
- Not currently debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any federal or state entity.
- Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal accessibility regulations.
Documents to include with your response
- Intent to Respond Statement (required to receive answers to questions and addenda)
- Experience of Firm and conflict of interest disclosure
- Experience and qualifications of assigned professionals and course design assessment process
- Approach and availability description
- Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment (HECVAT)
- Truman Information Technology Standards and Requirements Questionnaire (ITSRQ)
- Missouri Preference economic impact and presence information
- Diversity participation plan (optional, maximum 2 pages)
- Part VI Response Certification
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic copy via thumb drive or email, or delivery by mail or hand
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) electronic copy via thumb drive or email to the Purchasing Buyer, or deliver by mail or hand to Truman State University Purchasing Department, 106 McClain Hall, 100 East Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO 63501.
