Latest US College Savings Contracts & Bids

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (WMW) is seeking bids for four tiny homes to replace decommissioned bunkhouses. The homes must meet specific construction specifications, including energy efficiency, ADA compliance, and a seven-year home guard protection plan. Vendors must be located within a 250-mile radius of the refuge. The period of performance is 90 days from the contract award date. The refuge will be responsible for building the pads, water, sewer, and electrical hookups, as well as fencing and accessibility components.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, through its State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), is administering the LoanStar Saving Taxes and Resources Revolving Loan Program. Applications for loans to finance energy-related cost reduction retrofits for eligible public sector institutions are being accepted from the issuance date until August 31, 2025, at 2 PM CT. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum individual loan amounts vary depending on funding source (SEP or ARRA). Required documentation varies based on project type (design-bid-build, retro/recommissioning, etc. ). A utility assessment report (UAR) or commissioning report is required for certain project types. The loan repayment schedule will be sent to the borrower after construction completion and the final report is accepted. The loan repayment term is equal to the project simple payback. The sample loan agreement should be carefully reviewed.

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is seeking a sole-source contract with Gift of College (GOC) for providing physical and digital gift card functionality to the Pennsylvania 529 and PennsylvaniaABLE savings programs. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on GOC's unique capabilities, extensive experience in the savings program industry, and compatibility with existing equipment. The contract is for the provision of services by attorneys or litigation consultants, expert witnesses, and financial or investment experts selected by the department. The contract is in the best interest of the commonwealth. No additional information is provided regarding the procurement process.

Sole source procurement justification for investment and operational consulting services related to Pennsylvania 529, ABLE, and Keystone programs. The justification is based on the contractor's unique expertise and experience in providing consulting services exclusively to state 529 and ABLE plans, and their extensive experience in interfacing with external entities. No other consulting firm provides the breadth and depth of services to these plans. The contract is for services to be provided by attorneys or litigation consultants selected by the department, and by expert witnesses. The services involve the repair, modification or calibration of equipment, and they are to be performed by the manufacturer of the equipment or by the manufacturers authorized dealer, provided the contracting officer determines that bidding is not appropriate under the circumstances. The contract is for financial or investment experts to be used and selected by the department. The contract is for supplies or services is in the best interest of the commonwealth. The contract begin date is **** and end date is 06302028. The agency purchase requisition no is ****.