1-PII Questionnaire.xlsx

This is a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) issued by the Utah State Board of Education for temporary nursing services and consulting support related to the First Credential program. The solicitation seeks an independent consultant to work collaboratively with the First Credential Oversight Committee members to develop a comprehensive Master Plan Framework in accordance with House Bill 260 and Utah Code Annotated 53E-10-310. The consultant will be responsible for drafting the Master Plan with an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2025, incorporating feedback from committee members, preparing materials and supporting information for the Education Interim Committee presentation scheduled for November 2025, and revising the final Master Plan to include recommendations from the EIC. The scope of work requires the consultant to facilitate implementation of the First Credential initiative and provide ongoing support throughout the planning and presentation phases.

The maximum contract value is limited to $175,000, with the anticipation that a single contract award will be made to a responsive and responsible offeror under Administrative Rule R277-122-6 governing small purchases of professional service providers and consultants. The solicitation is issued in accordance with the Utah Procurement Code and applicable administrative rules of the Utah Administrative Code, with those regulations taking precedence in any conflicts with the RFSQ terms. The contract will require deliverables including draft and final versions of the Master Plan Framework, presentation materials, and implementation support services through the completion of the EIC review process and subsequent revisions.