Addendums

Addendum #1

1. Q: Will Lake County accept vendor-developed micro-credentials, or do they require alignment with established credentialing bodies (e.g., CompTIA, SHRM, Coursera)?

• A: The RFP leaves open the opportunity for vendor micro credentialling and industry recognized credentialing

2. Q: Is there a preferred balance between onsite, hybrid, and asynchronous training modules and are vendors expected to provide a proprietary e-learning platform, or may we utilize third-party platforms (e.g., Thinkific, Teachable) to deliver content?

• A: The RFP request a hybrid approach to address the various scope of work elements that requires Onsite training/workshops is imperative, along with hybrid and asynchronous options that address the scope of work elements. The vendors should be prepared to provide onsite (Vendor should not expect to provide distance learning as their main option due to their location or proximity), remote, and aspects of asynchronous as well. There is no proprietary requirement as it pertains to e-learning. Third party platforms can be an option if they have third party approvals/licenses (if required by the 3^rd party)

3. Q: For the career pathway requirement, is Lake County primarily seeking educational pathway mapping (curriculum, credentials, progression) or are direct employment placement outcomes expected as part of the contract?

• A: The RFP is seeking educational pathway mapping as stated- curriculum, credential, and progression. There are no direct employment placement outcomes expected even though they may naturally occur due to the skill upgrade. We may track if job seekers secure employment based off surveys.

Addendum #2

1. Q: What is the budget for this Project?

• A: The RFP reads: Funding Availability Based on total available funds, the Lake County Workforce Development Board (LCWDB) will award up to and not to exceed $100,000 in WIOA funding

2. Q: What was the annual spend for the previous year on this Project?

• A: The WIOA Artificial Intelligence Implementation and Integration of Services RFP is a new RFP. There was no previous AI Project.

3. Q: If this is a new Contract, What is the annual Budget for this?

• A: The RFP reads: This contract shall be in effect for an 18-month period, ending on June 1, 2027. The County reserves the right to renew the contract an additional 1-year term, contingent upon acceptable performance by the Proposer and the appropriation of sufficient funds.

4. Q: Are you open to a hybrid delivery model with a mix of offshore and onshore resources?

• A: The RFP reads: Foundational training modules, offered in both onsite and hybrid formats.

5. Q: Can you please provide us with the extension to submit our response by 1-2 weeks.

• A: The RFP reads: BID/RFP Due Date*: Monday, September 15th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST. There are no RFP extensions currently.

Addendum #3

Append the following to "Detailed Submittal Requirements" section:

• Attachment A: Cover Sheet
• Attachment B: Professional Services Fee, Staff Wage, & Hours Summary 
• Attachment C: Artificial Intelligence Implementation and Integration of Services Outcomes

Addendum #4

Attached: Questions & Answers 

Addendum #5

AI Use Cases: Has Lake County already identified or piloted any AI use case?

• The AI RFP has not already identified or piloted any AI use cases.

AI Tools: Is there a preference to develop new AI tools or deploy existing platforms?

• The RFP does not have a preference.

AI Tools: Are there preferred platforms already in use by the County?

• The RFP does not preferred platforms or existing platforms.

Career Pathways: Does Lake County have existing AI/tech career pathway frameworks?

• The RFP does not have existing AI/Tech career pathway frameworks.

Credentialing : Are there preferred micro-credentialing standards (e.g., CompTIA, Coursera, local community college certifications)?

• The RFP does not have preferred micro-credentialing standards.

Train-the-Trainer: Should the County’s staff be certified to deliver training independently after the project ends, or is ongoing vendor support expected?

• The RFP has an opportunity of a 1-year renewal, while providing train the trainer opportunities within the RFP agreement and scope of work.

Recorded Content: Does Lake County want ownership of the content for reuse (with branding/customization), or will it be co-branded with the vendor?

• The RFP does not speak to ownership of the content. The RFP does state a requirement of recorded instructional content to extend training access and reinforce learning. Co-branding can be discussed upon implementation.

Scheduling: Does Lake County prefer training to be front-loaded or staggered.

• The RFP does not have a preferred front loaded or staggered approach.

Pilot vs. Full Rollout: Is the County open to piloting with a smaller group before expanding.

• The RFP speaks in general terms as it pertains to assisting stakeholders and stakeholder groups.