30DOES3449 Q and A.xlsx
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- Attached to
- Pupil Centered Funding Plan (PCFP) Effectiveness - Competency Based Education State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 30DOE-S3449
- Issued by
- Nevada
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The file "30DOES3449 Q and A.xlsx" is associated with the Nevada Department of Education's solicitation for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study on competency-based education funding. The project involves reviewing policy strategies, convening stakeholder meetings, creating a cost model for per-pupil funding impact, and developing recommendations for implementing a Pupil Centered Funding Plan (PCFP) within Nevada's K-12 funding model. The solicitation was released on August 18, 2025, with proposals due by September 26, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date in November 2025. The contract is structured as a one-year term for an independent contractor, with vendors required to submit comprehensive proposals through the NevadaEPro platform.
The total estimated project value is $35,000.00, with the evaluation process scoring proposals across five weighted categories: demonstrated competence (20%), education funding methodology experience (20%), RFP conformance (20%), key personnel expertise (20%), and cost factor (20%), plus a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation, and $1,000,000 in Professional Liability insurance. The procurement appears open to various consulting firms and independent contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Prospective bidders must complete a detailed reference questionnaire and provide certification regarding lobbying activities, with electronic payment expected within 45-60 days.
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Other files for this state and local contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Deparmtent of Education- request-for-proposals-30DOE-S3449.docx | DOCX document | |
| Quote Instructions.pdf | ||
| 30DOE-S3449-cost-schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 30DOE-S3449.docx | DOCX document | |
| Terms-and-conditions-for-services~1.pdf | ||
| Department of Education -reference-questionnaire-30DOE-S3449.pdf | ||
| Standard form-contract.docx | DOCX document | |
| Certification-regarding-lobbying.pdf |
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Bid Q&A for Export Report
| Bid Q&A | ||||
| QUESTION_NBR | CREATED_BY | QUESTION_SUBJECT | QUESTION_TEXT | ANSWER_TEXT |
| 1 | APACONSULTING | Budget | Is the $35,000 noted in the heading of the cost schedule the maximum budget for this project? | Yes |
| 2 | APACONSULTING | Travel Costs | On line 16 of the cost schedule, does the quantity 4 in estimated travel costs indicate NDEâ??s preference for 4 in person trips? | The Cost Schedule template is a general template for vendors to utilize for cost proposals. The travel section is for vendors to list cost for travel on a typical four year contract. This contract is expexted to be less than a year and the travel section can be revised for this contract by the vendor and or removed if not needed. |
| 3 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | 8.7 Sub-contractors | Item 8.7.2 says, â??Response should include a vendor information response form for each proposed subcontractor.â?? Could you specify where we can find this form? | There is no longer a form to disclose subcontractors. Please disclose subcontracotrs in vendor proposal. |
| 4 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | 9.4 Cost proposal | The portal has an Excel form, 30DOE-S3449-cost-schedule. Is this the same as the Cost Proposal mentioned in the RFP, or are these two separate documents? If they are separate, can you provide instructions for the Cost Proposal? | The Cost Scheule and Cost Proposal are one in the same. The Cost Schedule document posted is a template that can be used by vendors. |
| 5 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | 9.4 Cost proposal | The entry in the first line of the Excel form (30DOE-S3449-cost-schedule) is 30DOE-S3349 cost schedule $35,000.00. What does the $35,000 refer to? | $35,000.00 refers to the budget for this project |
| 6 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | 9.4 Cost proposal | Can bidders include a budget narrative as an attachment? | Yes |
| 7 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | 9.4 Cost proposal | What does the number 4 in the estimated travel costs line of the Excel form (30DOE-S3449-cost-schedule) refer to? |
| Are bidders allowed to adjust this number? | The Cost Schedule template is a general template for vendors to utilize for cost proposals. The travel section is for vendors to list cost for travel on a typical four year contract. This contract is expexted to be less than a year and the travel section can be revised for this contract by the vendor and or removed if not needed. | ||||
| 8 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | Expected Contract Type | What is the expected contract type? | The RFP will result in a standard State of Nevada Contract Please see the RFP attachements for a copy of the Standard Contract form | |
| 9 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | Expected Invoicing Schedule | What is the expected invoicing schedule for this project? Is it monthly/quarterly in equal amounts, or is it deliverables-based? | Deliverables Based | |
| 10 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | Expected Period of Performance | What is the expected period of performance? | The contract performace period is expected to be 11/28/2025-06/30/2026. These dates can slighty change based on when the contract is approved by the States Clerk of the Board within the Govenors Finance Office. | |
| 11 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | How does the Nevada Department of Education define Competency Based Education (CBE)? Specifically, | |||
| 1. | What criteria are used to determine whether a program fulfills the stateâ??s requirements as a legitimate component of an adequate education? | ||||
| 2. | What outcomes are expected from CBE programs to fulfill state requirements? | Nevada defines competency-based learning as system of instruction by which a student advances to a higher level of learning when they demonstrate mastery of a concept or skill, regardless of the time, place, or pace at which the student progresses. This design empowers each learner to progress toward their individual goals at their own pace. In this personalized, competency-based learning system, each student gets what they need to reach their full potential and master competencies through flexible pathways and personalized learning supports - ensuring each learner graduates ready for what's next. |
This work in Nevada has focused largely on shifting the mindset from seat time requirements to student mastery, creating flexible learning environments and providing a range of learning experiences and supports that help students demonstrate what they know, and what they know how to do.
A personalized approach to education allows learners to make meaningful connections with what they are learning and acquire knowledge and skills in collaborative environments. Most importantly, it allows educators to meet students where they are in their individual learning journeys.
| 12 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | Will CBE be an option for all students? If not, how will access vary (e.g., by district, by grade-level)? | It will be a district and school level decision, however, the solution developed needs to be able to support all students. | |
| 13 | BIDS_DOM@AIR.ORG | Will the Nevada Department of Education define statewide competency expectations? Are these inclusive of traditional academic progress and career and technical education? Will CBE programs be developed and implemented by public schools and/or external providers? | In this personalized, competency-based learning system, each student gets what they need to reach their full potential and master competencies through flexible pathways and personalized learning supports - ensuring each learner graduates ready for what's next. | |
| 14 | BID@PCGUS.COM | Timeline | What is the timeline for completing this work? | 13-Mar-26 |
| 15 | BID@PCGUS.COM | Budget | What is the anticipated budget for this project? | This work in Nevada has focused largely on shifting the mindset from seat time requirements to student mastery, creating flexible learning environments and providing a range of learning experiences and supports that help students demonstrate what they know, and what they know how to do. |
| 16 | BID@PCGUS.COM | Funding Formula | Does the State anticipate this work will augment or replace the existing funding formula? | The solutions needs to work within the existing funding formula. |
| 17 | BID@PCGUS.COM | State Provided Data | What data will the state provide to support the consultant in completing this work? | A personalized approach to education allows learners to make meaningful connections with what they are learning and acquire knowledge and skills in collaborative environments. Most importantly, it allows educators to meet students where they are in their individual learning journeys. |
| 18 | BROTACH | Project Budget | There is a $35,000.00 figure included in the cost schedule document. Does that indicate a budget? If not, is there an estimated budget range for this work? | Yes, $35,000.00 on the Cost schedule indicates the buget range for this work. |
| 19 | KENNYGUINN | Origination of RFP. | Did this RFP's impetus originate with the State of Nevada's Executive or Legislative Branch? If so, can you provide further context relating to the request? | No. It originated within NDE as an opportunity for continuous improvement and enhancement of the educational opportunities offered to Nevada's students. |
| 20 | KENNYGUINN | Scope of RFP (re: cost of CBE per pupil). | Is the solicitationâ??s primary goal to have a bottom-line, per-pupil number representing the cost of adding CBE in Nevada's schools? | The goal is to have a recommendation for funding CBL within the framework of the Pupil-Centered Funding Plan. |
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