Request for Quotation for Workforce Training Services:
Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD), as the fiscal agent for the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA), is seeking training providers to provide short-term training services relative to in-demand jobs within the TDWDA. The proposed training will be provided to participants of the Career STEP program, a workforce development program funded through a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant by the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The program is designed to propel eligible participants towards a career by assisting them with obtaining training and completing coursework that leads to employment for the first step within their current or new career field. The program works closely with training providers and eligible participants to ensure compliance and successful completion.
The short-term training courses we seek should be one year or less and result in verifiable industry- recognized credentials, certificates, license, certification, and/or degree. Priority will be given to training courses that relate to in-demand occupations that align with sector strategies in the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area addressing skill gaps and leading to employment. (https://mdes.ms.gov/information-center/labor-market-information/)
The Request for Quotation Form (RFQ) must be completed and submitted for each course/program. The required RFQ form with detailed specifications can be found Monday, September, 8 2025 on our website at www.smpdd.com/rfp_publicnotice/.
Area of service: Services will be provided to eligible residents of the following counties: Clarke, Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Leake, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Pearl River, Perry, Scott, Smith, Stone and Wayne.
SMPDD reserves the right to accept or reject submissions based on current program funding and/or training needs within the TDWDA. Site visits may be conducted prior to approval. If approved, additional guidelines will be provided in the Career STEP Training Vendor Agreement.
Quotations must be received by Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) and should be forwarded by email to cassandrabrown@smpdd.com.
Questions regarding this solicitation may be emailed to Kacie Brown, cassandrabrown@smpdd.com, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025. All responses will be posted to www.smpdd.com/rfp_publicnotice on Monday, September 15, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
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