Vocational Training Services
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
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| State: | North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR |
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| Solicitation Number: | 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR |
| Project Title: | Vocational Training Services |
| Description: | Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is seeking proposals for a service contract(s) for Vocational Training Services, to include a minimum of six (6) full-time job coaches to provide community-based vocational training to Occupational Course of Study (“OCS”) and Extended Content Standards (Life Skills) students in the Johnston County Public Schools. |
| Opening Date: | 1/23/2026 11:30 AM |
| Posted Date: | 1/14/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION |
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Solicitation Number
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200-VOCATS-01232026-CR
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Department
JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Status Reason
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Opening Date
2026-01-23T11:30:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-01-13T17:41:31.0000000Z
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Commodity Code
Vocational training
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Owner
Cynthia Rivera
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Description
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is seeking proposals for a service contract(s) for Vocational Training Services, to include a minimum of six (6) full-time job coaches to provide community-based vocational training to Occupational Course of Study (“OCS”) and Extended Content Standards (Life Skills) students in the Johnston County Public Schools.
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BID No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR
BIDDER:
Johnston County Public Schools
Exceptional Children Department
Request for Proposals for
Vocational Training Services
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO.
200-VOCATS-01232026-CR
Bids must be received by:
11:30am on Friday, January 23, 2026
JCPS Simpson Building
2320 US HWY 70 Business East
Smithfield, NC 27577
Contract Type: One-Year
Refer ALL Inquiries to:
Purchasing Department and Christina Robinson
Commodity: Vocational Training Services
Purchasing Department Telephone No:
919-934-6031 Ext. 8065
Christina Robinson Telephone No: 919-934-6031
Ext. 1018
E-Mail:
Using Agency Name:
purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us and
christinarobinson@johnston.k12.nc.us
Johnston County Public Schools
(See page 8 for hand delivery and mailing instructions.)
BACKGROUND
Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is seeking proposals for a service contract(s) for Vocational Training Services, to
include a minimum of six (6) full-time job coaches to provide community-based vocational training to Occupational Course
of Study (“OCS”) and Extended Content Standards (Life Skills) students in the Johnston County Public Schools. The
specific duties and responsibilities of the job coaches will include the following:
a. Provide training, including, but not limited to, in-house vocational and academic training, to juniors and
seniors who qualify for services in the Exceptional Children’s Program in the Johnston County Schools and who
are referred by school personnel and/or other agencies, including, but not limited to, the Employment and
Independence for People with Disabilities, YES I CAN youth program, the Department of Social Services
Adolescent Parenting Program, etc. Training includes, but is not limited to, the following: orientation to students
regarding business policies and procedures prior to training and/or employment; assessment of students’ work
potential and interests; matching students with appropriate community based training and employment sites; and
scheduling student participation in work experience.
b. Complete required OCS/Life Skills paperwork according to policies set forth by the JCPS Transition
Coordinator. This includes, but is not limited to, keeping documentation of service delivery of all program
components, providing completed timesheets and grade sheets to OCS teachers, and providing copies of
end-of-year Program Evaluation data to the Transition Coordinator.
c. Assist school personnel with maintenance of forms for student portfolios.
d. Provide copies of evaluations, individual rehabilitation plans, and staffing reports to referral agencies and
school personnel, as appropriate and/or as requested by the Board.
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BID No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR
BIDDER:
e. Maintain communication with the Transition Coordinator and designated school personnel at each area
high school and participate, by invitation, in IEP, transition and other scheduled meetings for OCS/Life Skills
students.
f.
Work collaboratively with referral agencies, including, but not limited to, the Employment and
Independence for People with Disabilities, YES I CAN youth program, Department of Social Services Adolescent
Parenting Program.
g. Attend and assist with training, as appropriate, as scheduled by the JCPS Transition Coordinator.
h. Supervise students at community-based job sites, document student hours at community-based job sites
and evaluate student performance at the sites. Job coaches will observe each student at his/her site at least one
time each grading period. Job coaches will be available to consult with the student’s employer and to supply
assistance with student problems in an attempt to create a successful work experience for each student.
i.
Assist students with job searches.
j.
Assist with developing individual competitive employment placements.
k. Attempt to resolve complaints with all parties concerned, with the authority to request withdrawal of a
student when necessary, subject to the approval of the JCPS Transition Coordinator. Complete JCPS
warning/suspension notice for community-based instruction and provide notice to the teacher as quickly as
possible.
l.
Enforce student compliance with workplace and school policies and rules, including, but not limited to,
dress code.
m. Aid in the identification and development of possible job training/placement sites with available entry-level
jobs in the local business community, using the needs, skills, and preferences of students and provide orientation
to businesses regarding community-based training, employment and expected student outcomes.
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BID No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR
BIDDER:
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
All bids are required to be received by Johnston County Public Schools Purchasing Department located in the Simpson’s
Building at 2320 US HWY 70 Business East, Smithfield, NC 27577, RFP No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR, Attn:
Purchasing Department no later than Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:30AM (local time).
All replies must reference RFP No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR and include Vendor Name.
NOTE: RFP No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR and Vendor Name, must be present and visible and clearly labeled on
the outer shipping envelope/package/container otherwise the bid may be rejected. Refer to page 8 for proper
mailing instructions and hand delivery instructions. USPS mail is automatically routed to our PO Box which
creates issues for large packages, do NOT use this method to send proposals.
Bids submitted via facsimile (FAX) machine, open, see through, or emailed in response to this request for proposal will
not be accepted. Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form. Late Bids will not be accepted and will be
considered nonresponsive.
Bidder Questions
All questions concerning this RFP, or any request for additional data or information must be submitted in writing via email
to the Purchasing Department and Christina Robinson at purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us and
christinarobinson@johnston.k12.nc.us subject line must reference QUESTIONS RFP No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR by
10:00am on January 16, 2026
Responses to these questions will be provided no later than 5:00pm on January 16, 2026 via this LINK. JCPS will make
every effort to provide answers to questions within 24 hours of receiving the question via the Link provided. Questions
received after the timeframe provided to submit questions are not guaranteed to be answered. JCPS will make every
effort to answer any and all questions submitted.
ANTICIPATED TIMETABLE
Event
Responsibility
Post RFP - Public Notice
JCPS
Submit Written Questions to
Vendor
purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us and
christinarobinson@johnston.k12.nc.us
Provide Responses to Questions at
this Link
JCPS
Submit Bids - Bid Documents Due
Vendor
Bid Opening - Public Bid Opening
JCPS
Date & Time
January 13, 2026
by 10:00am on January 16, 2026
by 5:00pm on January 16, 2026
by 11:30am on Friday, January 23, 2026
All sealed bids will be publicly opened on Friday,
January 23, 2026 at 11:30am at Johnston County
Public Schools, Simpson Building, 2320 US HWY
70 Business East Smithfield, NC 27577
* Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to bid
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BID No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR
BIDDER:
Award Notice
Award Notice will be sent via email to the email address listed on the Execution Sheet on page 7.
BIDDER’S LIST
Johnston County Public Schools desires to provide opportunities to responsible suppliers to do business with the school
system. This list is used to develop a mailing list for distribution of specifications, invitations to bid, and notice of other
competitive purchasing processes. If you wish to be added to JCPS Bidder’s list please fill out the form linked here and
submit it via email to purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us
Term of Contract
The agreement shall commence following award upon the date of execution of the agreement by both parties and extend
for a period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Any amendment or modification of the agreement shall be null and void,
unless it is contained in writing signed by both parties.
Proposal Format
Responses must follow the format outlined below. Johnston County Public Schools may reject as non-responsive at its
sole discretion any proposal that does not provide complete and/or adequate responses or departs in any substantial way
from the required format. Responses should be divided using tabs to separate each section, listed sequentially as
follows:
Letter of Transmittal
Provide a letter of transmittal including the required information:
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Identification of the vendor, including name, address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address
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Location of the office from which coordination of service will be provided, including hours of operation
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The signature of an officer of the Vendor authorized to bind the Vendor
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The name, contact information, and hours of operation of the individual who serves as the point of contact for this
solicitation, and
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Summarize your company’s ability to meet the needs of JCPS students enrolled in the Occupational Course of
Study and Extended Content Standards classes including PRE-ETS training, job coaching and referrals to
Vocational Rehab services.
Address the letter to JCPS Purchasing Department.
Responsiveness to JCPS Request
Please elaborate on your answers to the questions below:
1. How long has your organization provided Vocational Training Services to high school students?
2. How many staff members are you able to provide to meet the Vocational Training needs in Johnston County
Public Schools?
3. What is your experience teaching PRE-ETS?
4. What is your experience seeking out business and other job opportunities for students to earn their hours as
required through the Occupational Course of Study program?
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BID No. 200-VOCATS-01232026-CR
BIDDER:
The specific duties and responsibilities of the job coaches will include the following:
Please also elaborate on your companies capability of providing the following:
a. Provide training, including, but not limited to, in-house vocational and academic training, to juniors and
seniors who qualify for services in the Exceptional Children’s Program in the Johnston County Schools and who
are referred by school personnel and/or other agencies, including, but not limited to, the Employment and
Independence for People with Disabilities, YES I CAN youth program, the Department of Social Services
Adolescent Parenting Program, etc. Training includes, but is not limited to, the following: orientation to students
regarding business policies and procedures prior to training and/or employment; assessment of students’ work
potential and interests; matching students with appropriate community based training and employment sites; and
scheduling student participation in work experience.
b. Complete required OCS/Life Skills paperwork according to policies set forth by the JCPS Transition
Coordinator. This includes, but is not limited to, keeping documentation of service delivery of all program
components, providing completed timesheets and grade sheets to OCS teachers, and providing copies of
end-of-year Program Evaluation data to the Transition Coordinator.
c. Assist school personnel with maintenance of forms for student portfolios.
d. Provide copies of evaluations, individual rehabilitation plans, and staffing reports to referral agencies and
school personnel, as appropriate and/or as requested by the Board.
e. Maintain communication with the Transition Coordinator and designated school personnel at each area
high school and participate, by invitation, in IEP, transition and other scheduled meetings for OCS/Life Skills
students.
f.
Work collaboratively with referral agencies, including, but not limited to, the Employment and
Independence for People with Disabilities, YES I CAN youth program, Department of Social Services Adolescent
Parenting Program.
g. Attend and assist with training, as appropriate, as scheduled by the JCPS Transition Coordinator.
h. Supervise students at community-based job sites, document student hours at community-based job sites
and evaluate student performance at the sites. Job coaches will observe each student at his/her site at least one
time each grading period. Job coaches will be available to consult with the student’s employer and to supply
assistance with student problems in an attempt to create a successful work experience for each student.
i.
Assist students with job searches.
j.
Assist with developing individual competitive employment placements.
k. Attempt to resolve complaints with all parties concerned, with the authority to request withdrawal of a
student when necessary, subject to the approval of the JCPS Transition Coordinator. Complete JCPS
warning/suspension notice for community-based instruction and provide notice to the teacher as quickly as
possible.
l.
Enforce student compliance with workplace and school policies and rules, including, but not limited to,
dress code.
m. Aid in the identification and development of possible job training/placement sites with available entry-level
jobs in the local business community, using the needs, skills, and preferences of students and provide orientation
to businesses regarding community-based training, employment and expected student outcomes.
Vendors Experience:
Bidder Proposal must include background information on the company and provide detailed information regarding the
company’s experience with similar contracts. Provide a list of all similar contracts performed in the past three (3) years,
accompanied by at least three (3) references (contact persons, company, telephone number and email address). The
references must be provided for similar projects recently completed in the past three (3) years. It shall include the
firm/agency name, address, telephone number, project title, and contact person.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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