How to bid on North Carolina DHHS’s DSP Core Competency Curriculum RFP

What DHHS is buying

North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Core Competency Curriculum. The goal is to provide standardized, high-quality training for current and prospective DSPs across the state.

The curriculum is intended to build job competency and satisfaction, professionalize the DSP role, and support recruitment and retention in North Carolina’s DSP workforce.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 22, 2026. Responses are due December 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit before the deadline and follow the instructions in the solicitation posting. The supplied information does not specify what happens to late responses.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit education and training providers with relevant experience developing standardized curricula or workforce training. The stated focus is training for current and prospective Direct Support Professionals.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation Doc2364034115 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Viewing the posting and its document list is public and does not require an account. Responding requires free registration as an eVP vendor.

Review the posting for the full documents and submission instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. The agency point of contact listed is Thomas Adams.

Prepare a focused response

Explain how your proposed curriculum would provide consistent, high-quality training for both current and prospective DSPs. Connect the approach to the stated goals of competency, job satisfaction, recruitment, retention, and professionalizing the role.

Check the solicitation documents for required response sections, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. Allow time to complete vendor registration and confirm the correct submission method before the deadline.