Contract 116701

The Nebraska Department of Education awarded a Contract for Services (Contract No. 116701) to Kristi Albrecht, an independent contractor, on August 1, 2026. The contract period runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with a total contract value of $19,000, comprised of $15,000 for services and $4,000 in reimbursable expenses. The contract is funded equally through state general funds ($9,500) and federal sources ($9,500), including Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) allocations and other state sources.

Under this contract, Ms. Albrecht will provide early childhood professional development services in support of the Step Up to Quality program administered by the Nebraska Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood. Deliverables include coaching and technical assistance to early childhood programs participating in the Step Up to Quality initiative, delivery of training as requested by the Department, attendance at required meetings, coordination with early childhood professionals, completion of monthly invoices and professional record maintenance in the Nebraska Early Childhood Professional Record System (NECPRS), and serving as a Step Up to Quality spokesperson when assigned. Compensation is structured on a rate basis, with hourly rates ranging from $25 to $85 per hour depending on activity type. The contractor is subject to background check requirements, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliance, and citizenship attestation.