USBE - Human Trafficking & Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Instruction and Training

Solicitation No.

199038

Type / RFx

RFP

Status

OPEN

Level

state

Published Date

Invalid Date

Due Date

September 10, 2025

NAICS Code

611710AI guide

Jurisdiction

Utah

State

Utah

Agency

Utah

Issuing Procurement Unit: Utah State Board of Education UTAH STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SOLICITATION # USBE-CC26057-RFP Human Trafficking & Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Instruction and Training This Request for Proposals (“RFP”), having been determined to be the appropriate procurement method to provide the best value to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), is designed to provide interested Offerors with sufficient basic information to submit proposals. This RFP is issued in accordance with the Utah Procurement Code and applicable administrative rules of the Utah Administrative Code. If any provision of this RFP conflicts with the Utah Procurement Code or Utah Administrative Code, then the Utah Procurement Code or Utah Administrative Code will take precedence. Issuing Procurement Unit, Conducting Procurement Unit, and Solicitation Number: USBE is the issuing procurement unit and conducting procurement unit for this RFP (referred to as “USBE”). The reference number for this RFP is Solicitation # USBE-CC26057-RFP. This solicitation number must be referenced on all proposals, correspondence, and documentation submitted to USBE relating to this RFP. Purpose of this Solicitation: The purpose of this RFP is to enter into a contract with a qualified Offeror to provide training and instruction of board-approved child sexual abuse and human trafficking prevention and awareness to elementary students. Please see the Scope of Work attached in the Files section for further details. Contract Award: It is anticipated this RFP will result in a single contract award to the responsive and responsible Offeror with the highest score justified by the Procurement Code. The contract resulting from this RFP will be for approximately FIVE (5) years. However, USBE reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time in accordance with the provisions set forth in the USBE Standard Terms and Conditions. Contract Budget: The total not-to-exceed budget for meeting all requirements detailed in the Scope of Work is $5,000,000.00 for five (5) years, which is inclusive of a maximum budget allocation of $1,000,000.00 per year. Vendors must, in their responses, specify how much they would use this budget to meet the Scope of Work and other requirements set forth in the solicitation. Vendors will be evaluated based on the overall perceived effectiveness of their proposed budget breakdown. Please see the Technical Evaluation Criteria document attached for further details. Costs MUST be all-inclusive. If travel for meetings, trainings, or other engagements is required for you, you must arrange and pay for your own transportation, meals, and lodging. Travel time and travel expenses shall NOT be included in any invoice to USBE. Additional Information: Offerors are prohibited from communications regarding this RFP with the USBE staff, evaluation committee members, or other associated individuals EXCEPT the USBE procurement officer overseeing this RFP. Wherever in this RFP an item is defined by using a trade name, brand name, or a manufacturer and/or model number, it is intended that the words, “or equivalent” apply; and invites the submission of equivalent products by the Offerors. If applicable, Offerors may be required to submit product samples to assist the head of a procurement unit with independent procurement authority in evaluating whether a procurement item meets the specifications and other requirements set forth in the RFP. Product samples must be furnished free of charge unless otherwise stated in the RFP, and if not destroyed by testing, will upon written request within any deadline stated in the RFP, be returned at the Offeror's expense. Samples must be labeled or otherwise identified as specified in the RFP by the procurement unit. USBE reserves the right to conduct discussions with the Offerors who submit proposals determined to be reasonably eligible of being selected for award, followed by an opportunity to make best and final offers pursuant to the Utah Procurement Code and applicable administrative rules, but proposals may be accepted without discussions. Proposal Content and Evaluation: The provisions of this RFP are not intended to limit a proposal's content or exclude any relevant or essential data. Offerors are at liberty and are encouraged to expand upon the specifications to demonstrate Offeror's ability to provide USBE with a solution. Each proposal received shall be evaluated as outlined in this RFP, the Utah Procurement Code, and applicable administrative rules in the Utah Administrative Code. To be responsive and responsible Offerors must review and respond to the following sections of this RFP: Requested Information: The Requested Information section includes the prerequisites all Offerors must read and agree to in order to respond to this RFP. Files: The Files section includes the standard contractual terms and conditions applicable to this RFP, as well as other documents associated with this RFP. Questions: The Questions section contains questions to which Offerors must respond in order to submit a proposal. This section also includes the objective and subjective criteria that will be used to evaluate proposals, including mandatory minimum requirements and technical evaluation criteria. To determine which proposal provides the best value to USBE, the evaluation committee shall evaluate each responsive and responsible proposal that has not been disqualified from consideration under the provisions of the Utah Procurement Code and applicable administrative rules, using the criteria described in this RFP. Offerors must review each section carefully. After the evaluation and final scoring of proposals is completed, USBE shall award the contract as soon as practicable to the responsive and responsible Offeror eligible for award, subject to the Utah Procurement Code and applicable administrative rules, provided the RFP is not canceled in accordance with Utah Code Section 63G-6a-709(2)(b) and applicable administrative rules. Important Events: Search Status Event Name Location Description Dates Mandatory ONGOING Open Date Online Portal Posting date for the Opportunity Aug 19th 2025, 7:30 PM MDT N/A UPCOMING Questions Due Date Online Portal Deadline to submit Questions Sep 2nd 2025, 5:00 PM MDT N/A UPCOMING Close Date Online Portal Deadline for Submissions Sep 9th 2025, 7:30 PM MDT N/A Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 86 Education and Training Services: This segment includes services associated with the supply of information leading to a reasoned understanding of a science, art, or technique. This segment also includes the supply of formal instruction or supervised practice especially in a skill, trade or profession. UNSPSC 8610 Vocational training UNSPSC 8613 Specialized educational services Supporting Documentation: Download All Files Search File Type Description Date Created Actions Att. A - USBE Standard TsCs for Goods and Services.docx Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 8:35 PM MDT Download Changing+Your+Time+Zone.pptx Documentation Apr 23rd 2025, 2:56 PM MDT Download GRAMA-business-confidentiality.pdf Documentation Apr 23rd 2025, 2:56 PM MDT Download USBE-CC26057-RFP - Attachment D - Interview Questions.pdf Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 6:40 PM MDT Download USBE-CC26057-RFP - Attachment B - Scope of Work.pdf Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 6:40 PM MDT Download USBE-CC26057-RFP - Attachment C - Sample Performance Monitoring Plan.pdf Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 6:40 PM MDT Download USBE-CC26057-RFP - Mandatory Minimum Requirements.pdf Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 6:40 PM MDT Download USBE-CC26057-RFP - PII+Questionnaire.xlsx Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 6:42 PM MDT Download USBE-CC26057-RFP - Technical Criteria.pdf Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 6:40 PM MDT Download USBE-CC26057-RFP - Vendor Reference Form.pdf Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 6:42 PM MDT Download USBE-CC26057-RFP-Evaluation Scoresheet.xlsx Documentation Aug 19th 2025, 6:43 PM MDT Download Vendor Reference Form - USBE-AR25260-RFP.pdf Documentation Apr 30th 2025, 7:35 PM MDT Download Requested Information: Listed below are the documents and information needed to complete your submission: Group 1: Offeror Information Name Type # Files Requirement 1.1 Please provide your firm's legal company name and also DBA if applicable. Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED 1.2 Please provide your federal tax identification number? (If the Offeror is sole proprietor please do not provide your social security number.) Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED 1.3 Please provide your firm's contact information for this contract, including the name, phone number, and email address of your firm's authorized representative. Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED 1.4 Please provide your ordering address and the remit to address. Please clearly identify each address. Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED 1.5 Please provide your firm's State of Utah Sales Tax ID Number. If you do not have a State of Utah Sales Tax ID Number, please write "N/A". Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED 1.6 Please provide your firm's type of business (Corporation, Partnership, LLC, etc) Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED Group 2: Acceptance of Prerequisites Name Type # Files Requirement 2.1 Is Offeror presently or has Offeror ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible by any governmental department or agency, whether international, national, state, or local? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.1.1 If you answered yes to the question above (2.1), upload a statement regarding your debarment or suspension. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL 2.2 Please provide a list of all claims of non-performance or breach by customers in excess of $5,000, including all pending litigation matters (including civil, criminal, or appellate) or criminal convictions in the past 5 years for the company and all principals. Attach additional information in Supplier Attachments as necessary. If not applicable, please submit a statement indicating so. Data Type: Text N/A REQUIRED 2.3 Offeror certifies, by answering "Yes", that they must acquire and maintain all applicable federal, state, and local licenses before the contract is entered into. Licenses must be maintained throughout the entire contract period. Persons doing business as an Individual, Association, Partnership, Corporation, or otherwise shall be registered with the Utah State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. NOTE: Forms and information may be obtained at: www.commerce.utah.gov. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.4 Does the Offeror have a known conflict of interest with any individual at the Utah State Board of Education? If Yes, you must submit a Conflict of Interest form. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.4.1 If you answered yes to the question above (2.4), upload a completed Conflict of Interest form here. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL 2.5 The Offeror certifies that it does not have any outstanding tax liens in the State of Utah which would prevent it from responding to this RFP pursuant to UCA § 63G-6a-905 or, if it does, it will notify the procurement officer for this solicitation. Does Offeror have an outstanding tax lien in the State of Utah? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.5.1 If you answered yes to the question above (2.5), upload a statement regarding its outstanding tax lien in the State of Utah here. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL 2.6 Is Offeror an employee of the State of Utah? If yes, then Offeror must submit a dual employment form signed by its manager at the State of Utah. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.6.1 If you answered yes to the question above (2.6), upload a dual employment form signed by its manager at the State of Utah. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL 2.7 Is Offeror (owners, principals, partners) a retiree currently receiving benefits through the Utah Retirement Systems (URS)? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.8 Offeror certifies, by answering "Yes", that if awarded they are not currently engaged in either an economic boycott or a boycott of the State of Israel, or both, as those terms are defined in UCA 63G-27-102, and that they will not engage in such boycotts during the term of the contract. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.9 Offeror certifies, by answering "Yes", in accordance with Utah law, Offerors contracting with the State certify that they are not providing a “forced labor product” as defined in Utah Code 63G-6a-121. If the Offeror is providing technology or technology services, networks, or systems, the Offeror certifies that the aforementioned does not come from a “restricted foreign entity,” as also defined in UCA 63G-6a-121. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.10 Suspension, Tax Lien, Conflicts, Responsiveness: Does Offeror have any information that is not already provided within its proposal that if known to the State would impact the State’s determination on Offeror's responsiveness for a contract award (i.e., legal action, recent turn-over in major personnel, loss of a major contract, any alleged violations of federal, state or local regulations, etc.). Please see UCA 63G-6a-120 & 902. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.10.1 If you answered yes to the question above (2.10), upload a document providing a statement explaining the circumstances. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL 2.11 Exceptions to the Terms and Conditions are STRONGLY discouraged. If you have no exceptions, upload a document stating "None". Offerors requesting proposed changes MUST upload a Microsoft Word version of the red-lined Terms and Conditions. Given the time sensitive nature of implementation, any negotiations to Terms and Conditions MUST be completed within 7 days of awarding a contract. Offerors are therefore encouraged to be selective and judicious in the quantity and scope of their requested changes. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.11.1 Upload your red-lined version of the Terms and Conditions (or, if no changes or additions are being requested, a document stating you accept the Terms and Conditions as-is) here. File Type: Word (.doc, .docx) Multiple REQUIRED 2.12 If your firm is requesting parts of its proposal be protected you MUST upload your Claim of Business Confidentiality Form here AND your redacted proposal. Your entire proposal cannot be redacted. Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your Claim of Business Confidentiality and your unredacted documents will be used to fulfill subsequent GRAMA requests. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL 2.13 Offeror certifies, by answering "Yes", that it is their responsibility to upload any and all documents in responding to the solicitation. If the Offeror fails to upload a document, uploads an incorrect document, uploads a blank document, or uploads any document incorrectly USBE may not allow the Offeror to make changes following the closing of the solicitation. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.14 Offeror certifies, by answering "Yes", they do not have financial ties to individuals or entities on an OFAC sanctions list. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.15 Offeror certifies, by answering "Yes", that pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR 200.216 - Prohibition on certain telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment, that none of the goods (including component parts) or services offered within its proposal are from the entity Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities). Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.16 Offeror certifies, by answering "Yes", that a solicitation award is not a contract. If awarded, Offeror(s) may not to begin work, purchase materials, or enter into subcontracts relating to this solicitation until they receive a fully executed contract or Purchase Order. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 2.17 Offeror certifies that they have read and agree to the RFP Prerequisites document located in the Files section. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Group 3: Personally Identifiable Information Name Type # Files Requirement 3.1 If your solution requires Student Personally Identifiable Information, Educator Personally Identifiable Information, Parent Peronally Identifiable Information, or other confidential information, you must complete and return the attached PII Questionnaire. Failure to complete this questionnaire may result in your response being determined non-responsive and excluded from further consideration. Does your solution have any confidential information? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 3.1.1 If your solution requires the PII Questionnaire, please upload here. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL Group 4: Stage 1: Mandatory Minimum Requirements - Compliance is MANDATORY Name Type # Files Requirement 4.1 Mandatory Minimum 1: Offeror must demonstrate ability to meet the scope of work described. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Number N/A REQUIRED 4.2 Mandatory Minimum 2: Offerors must be able to implement their proposed solution(s) in Fall 2025. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Number N/A REQUIRED 4.3 Mandatory Minimum 3: If applicable, Offeror must protect any student-level data in a manner approved by USBE and consistent with Attachment A - Standard Terms and Conditions which are attached to this RFP. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 4.4 Mandatory Minimum 4: Instructors must have a masters degree in a related field or five years of experience. Preference will be to those with experience in providing instruction in an education setting. Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 4.5 Mandatory Minimum 5: To be considered responsive, offerors must already possess board-approved materials in both human trafficking and child sexual abuse prevention to cover all elementary grade levels. Proposals from offerors without existing approved materials will be deemed non-responsive and disqualified from further consideration. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Number N/A REQUIRED 4.6 Mandatory Minimum 6:Prior Work Experience: You must have demonstrated experience providing services related to the work required in this RFP. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 4.7 Mandatory Minimum 7: All deliverables and work completed under the contract resulting from this RFP that may be distributed to LEAs, schools, the public, or posted on the USBE website, must be compliant with Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended for the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and WCAG 2.2 AA. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 4.8 Mandatory Minimum 8:Interviews may be conducted after the technical evaluation and the tentative dates are 9/17-9/19. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement if an interview is requested? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Group 5:Stage 2: Technical Evaluation Criteria (SEE FILES) Name Type # Files Requirement 5.1 Responses to ALL questions are REQUIRED. Offerors may attach additional materials under 5.3 if needed, but each question must be addressed to provide a complete response to each criterion in this RFP. The criteria are not meant to limit the proposal's content or exclude relevant data. Offerors are encouraged to expand on the criteria to demonstrate their capability to provide USBE with a solution. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 5.2 The Scope of Work and Technical Evaluation Criteria for this RFP are attached in the Files. Offerors should also address optional features, if applicable to their proposed solutions. Technical responses should follow the structure of the Technical Evaluation Criteria document to make evaluation easier. Upload your technical response to the Technical Evaluation Criteria here. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple REQUIRED 5.3 OPTIONAL: Attach any additional documentation that supports your proposal here. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple OPTIONAL Group 6:Stage 3: Interview/Presentation Evaluation Name Type # Files Requirement 6.1 Offerors that advance to Stage 3 may be required to present and demonstrate your proposed solution to the evaluation committee. Because of the time-sensitive nature of this RFP, Offerors are expected to be prepared to virtually present their proposed solution within a few days of being notified. Presentations shall be evaluated in accordance with the requirements and criteria included in this RFP. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED 6.2 If USBE elects to hold presentations, the anticipated dates will be between Sept 17, 2025 through Sept. 19, 2025. Please reference the Interview Questions document in the Files section. Do you understand and agree to comply with this requirement? Data Type: Yes/No N/A REQUIRED Messages Public Notices (0) Public Notices are visible to anyone who can view the opportunity Public Q&A (0) There is currently nothing to display here. Submission Prepare Prepare Your Submission Prepare as: re re New to Euna Procurement? Here's a quick overview of the submission process. Learn more at the Euna Procurement Help Center opens in new tab Technical Support Portal Security Terms of Service Privacy Policy Sitemap 4

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