When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $500,000.

It was issued by Foothill-De Anza Community College District. The work is located in Los Altos Hills, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Workforce development and career training organization. Experience designing bridge, pre-apprenticeship, or manufacturing skills programs. Capability to deliver programming across multiple community college campuses. Expertise in college readiness, contextualized mathematics, and career exploration. Demonstrated experience with participant data tracking and program evaluation.

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Los Altos Hills, California, United StatesPosted: August 31, 2026Deadline: September 29, 2026

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SUMMARY

A one-year contract is available for a provider to design and deliver bridge programming that prepares community college students for manufacturing careers. Services include academic and career skills training, multi-college cohort delivery, and data tracking and evaluation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified firm with a proven record of performance and sufficient capacity
Must possess adequate and readily available resources, including qualified personnel, technical expertise, financial stability, and administrative support
Must register with the PlanetBids portal
Must submit proposals electronically through the PlanetBids website
Must include all required forms and signatures
Must provide a minimum of three comparable contracts within the past five years
Must obtain and maintain insurance requirements outlined in the Services Agreement
Must comply with non-discrimination policies
Must be able to execute the Agreement for Services substantially in its current form

BUDGET

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$500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP Documents: August 28th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: September 16th, 2026

District Responses to Questions Final Addendum: September 21st, 2026

Due Date for Proposals: September 29th, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals: Through October 9th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: October 20th, 2026

Award by Board of Trustees: November 9th, 2026

Contract Execution: November 10th, 2026

Contract and Service Commencement: November 10th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 16, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Los Altos Hills, California is seeking a provider for a bridge manufacturing program. The selected provider will design and implement a foundational academic and career skills training program covering career exploration, college readiness, basic contextualized mathematics, and introductory manufacturing skills.

The program will be available to potential students from five partner colleges: Foothill College, De Anza College, Mission College, Evergreen Valley College, and Ohlone College. Cohorts are expected to begin multiple times per year. The provider will also contribute to program data tracking and evaluation. The contract period will be one year, and questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $500,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Foothill-De Anza Community College District. The work is located in Los Altos Hills, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Workforce development and career training organization
Experience designing bridge, pre-apprenticeship, or manufacturing skills programs
Capability to deliver programming across multiple community college campuses
Expertise in college readiness, contextualized mathematics, and career exploration
Demonstrated experience with participant data tracking and program evaluation

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