How to bid on Criminal Justice Continuing Education Instruction for GTCC

What Guilford Technical Community College is buying

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is looking for qualified vendors to provide in-person law enforcement and criminal justice training. This training is for North Carolina officers during the fiscal year 2026–2027, which runs from July 1 through June 30.

The work involves instructing courses and providing training materials. GTCC's Criminal Justice Continuing Education Program offers these specialized courses to in-service law enforcement officers throughout the year, multiple times as needed.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on July 27, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in education, particularly those with expertise in law enforcement and criminal justice training. Vendors should be capable of providing in-person instruction and developing training materials for North Carolina officers.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation, you need to go to North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The solicitation number is 99-JD26001. You can view the posting and its documents publicly without an account.

To respond, you must register for a free vendor account on the eVP. The posting will direct you on how to submit your proposal before the deadline. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for responses, so follow the specific instructions provided in the posting.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your proposal, clearly outline your experience in providing law enforcement and criminal justice training. Detail the qualifications of your instructors and the types of training materials you can provide.

Demonstrate your understanding of the specific training needs for in-service law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Highlight your ability to offer courses throughout the year as needed, showing flexibility and responsiveness to GTCC's program requirements.