Contract CW46995

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents awarded a consulting contract valued at $90,000 to Blondin Consulting LLC, led by Dr. Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., effective August 17, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Issued under non-competitive procurement procedures and approved by the Nebraska Cooperative Purchasing Division, the contract engages the consultant to provide strategic consulting services for the development and implementation of a sustainable, scalable microcredential program. The primary university contact is Jason D. Coleman, Ph.D., MSPH, Associate Vice Chancellor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Institutional Effectiveness & Student Success department. The engagement is structured to align the microcredential program with the university's workforce and institutional priorities.

The scope of work comprises eight deliverables organized across three phases spanning the contract period. Phase I (August through November 2026) focuses on microcredential strategy review, intake and approval processes, and funding models. Phase II (January through March 2027) addresses sales, marketing, partnership strategies, and quality standards. Phase III (April through June 2027) covers implementation planning, digital credentials support, and emerging opportunities. Compensation is structured as six payments of $15,000 each, contingent upon deliverable completion, with reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses for required on-site visits at University of Nebraska facilities.