Contract 116925

The Nebraska Department of Education has awarded a services contract valued at $20,000 to Kathleen Miller, an independent contractor, for the period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. This contract (No. 116925, Type O4) is funded entirely through federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) sources. Miller will deliver early childhood education training services on a fee basis, with hourly rates ranging from $25 to $85 depending on service type, with a maximum allocation of $19,000 for direct services and $1,000 for allowable expenses.

The scope of work encompasses training material development and revision, eLearning module testing and review, subject matter expertise for instructional content, live trainer-of-trainer sessions, and online and in-person training delivery with technical assistance. Miller will coordinate directly with the Nebraska Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood and must maintain professional credentials in the Nebraska Early Childhood Professional Record System (NECPRS) while adhering to strict confidentiality requirements regarding program information and personally identifiable data. Monthly invoicing with supporting documentation is required, and no indirect costs are budgeted under this contract.