Rfp Alsde 2025-19 Ctso Master Plan Career Tech Education

Background
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is seeking competitive, sealed proposals to establish a contract for the continued implementation of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Master Plan. This initiative supports Alabama Achieves, which aims to improve education by preparing students to be college, career, and workforce ready.

CTSOs are essential for CTE experiences in Alabama, as all CTE teachers must lead a CTSO chapter. The ALSDE faces increasing demands in managing operations for seven CTSOs and two CTE programs, necessitating additional support to enhance statewide impact. The Master Plan's goals include centralizing coordination of CTE and CTSO initiatives, streamlining operations, expanding ALSDE's capacity to support schools, and strengthening leadership and curricular development.

Work Details
The selected supplier will be responsible for:
1. Understanding and executing ALSDE’s vision through a concrete delivery plan;
2. Managing joint CTSO initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders;
3. Providing staff training and professional development;
4. Adhering to Alabama CTE Leadership Council branding guidelines;
5. Delivering comprehensive services for each CTSO’s events and programs;
6. Supporting Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates with logistics and planning;
7. Conducting regional training events for chapter officers;
8. Maintaining websites for all CTSOs;
9. Collecting data to improve CTSO performance;
10. Offering consulting on optimal CTSO operations.

Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon execution by both parties and is intended for an initial period of up to two years, with potential renewals not exceeding three additional years based on performance evaluations and funding availability.

Place of Performance
The services will primarily be performed in Alabama, specifically at locations designated by the ALSDE for various events and trainings.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be currently registered with the Alabama Department of Finance as a State Supplier, complete an affidavit for business entity/employer/supplier, provide verification of enrollment in E-Verify, demonstrate more than ten years’ experience in supporting CTSOs, JAG, or JROTC programs,
maintain $2M liability insurance including sexual misconduct coverage, employ qualified accounting staff using QuickBooks, and comply with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act.