Addendum Two SOE Revision.docx

This Solicitation Addendum Two is issued by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for RFP 126746 O3, revising the schedule of events for the Childcare Provider Market Rate Survey contract. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive market rate survey of licensed childcare providers across Nebraska, with proposals due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The revised procurement schedule indicates an Intent to Award posting in October (specific date TBD), contract finalization by October 14, 2026, contract award by October 29, 2026, and contract start in October (date TBD). The initial contract term spans four years (2026-2029) with an optional one-year renewal period (2030-2033). Bidders are required to demonstrate experience conducting similar market rate surveys, expertise in childcare industry analysis, and technical capacity to manage large datasets while ensuring statewide coverage and representative sampling. The evaluation criteria weigh corporate overview at 30 points, technical response at 60 points, and cost at 10 points, with an additional 20 points possible for vendor demonstrations.

Contract pricing must remain fixed for the initial four-year term and any optional renewal period, with subsequent price increases not to exceed five percent and requiring written request at least 60 days prior to contract period end. A preference for resident disabled veterans or businesses located in designated enterprise zones applies when all other factors are equal. Bidders must submit electronically via ShareFile and comply with Nebraska Secretary of State registration, comprehensive insurance coverage requirements, and E-Verify work eligibility verification. The State reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the termination date when mutually agreeable. All bidders are advised to check the State Purchasing Bureau website at https://das.nebraska.gov/materiel/bidopps.html for all addenda or amendments, as some procurement dates are approximate and subject to change.