How to bid on youth career exploration events for NCTCOG

What NCTCOG is buying

The North Central Texas Council of Governments, on behalf of WSNCT, is seeking multiple vendors to plan, run, and evaluate youth career exploration events in the North Central Texas Workforce Development Area.

Events should help young people ages 11–24 and their parents explore career pathways and connect with local resources. Possible activities include interactive career stations, industry demonstrations, virtual experiences, workshops, and networking with employers or educators. Events must be completed before September 15, 2027.

Key dates and the deadline

Questions are due November 16, 2026. The response deadline is November 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.

Submit before the closing time through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs. The RFQ seeks agreements with multiple qualified vendors; the stated delivery date is September 15, 2027.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFQ may suit organizations with experience designing and delivering education or career exploration activities for young people. Relevant capabilities may include event planning, youth engagement, career pathway information, workshops, and evaluation.

The opportunity is intended to serve a range of young people, including middle and high school students, post-secondary students, homeschoolers, opportunity youth, and foster youth, as well as parents.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct or follow the submission directions in the notice. Check the listing for documents and addenda, and make sure your submission is complete before the deadline.

Prepare a strong event proposal

Describe the event plan clearly: who it will serve, what participants will do, and how activities will help them explore careers and connect with local resources. Explain how the design can meet community needs.

Show how you would plan, deliver, and evaluate the event. If proposing interactive activities, workshops, parent sessions, or employer and educator networking, explain how each supports the RFQ’s goals.

Review the solicitation and addenda carefully, track the question deadline, and leave time to check your response for completeness and submit it before the closing time.