5-Mandatory Minimum Requirements USBE-JB26216-RFP.pdf

This document outlines the mandatory minimum requirements for proposals submitted to the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) in response to Solicitation #USBE-JB26216-RFP for a Scholarship Granting Organization contract. The RFP seeks a qualified offeror to administer the special needs scholarship program in accordance with Utah Code 53E-7-4-1 et seq. and Board Rule R277-626-1 et seq. The contract resulting from this solicitation is anticipated to be awarded to a single responsive and responsible offeror with the highest score and will have a term of 5 years, though USBE reserves the right to terminate at any time in accordance with state standard terms and conditions.

All prospective offerors must satisfy nine mandatory minimum requirements to be considered responsive, including submission of incorporation documentation and board member/employee lists, an IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status, methodology for student eligibility and award determination, and a scholarship application and award process. Additionally, offerors must commit to enrolling all employees in the FBI Rapback system for ongoing monitoring, agree to a performance rating system with compliance provisions, and submit quarterly reports for the first two years, semi-annual reports for year three, and annual reports thereafter. Offerors must also confirm no conflicts of interest or affiliation with receiving schools and submit documentation demonstrating fiscal soundness, including a surety bond if requested by USBE.