Addendum Two SOE Revision.pdf

This is Solicitation Addendum Two for a revised Schedule of Events issued by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for a comprehensive Market Rate Survey (MRS) of licensed childcare providers across Nebraska under RFP 126746 O3. The solicitation seeks proposals for a five-phase project encompassing planning, data collection, data analysis, report writing, and final report delivery with presentation to DHHS and the Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council. Proposals are due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. According to the revised schedule, the Intent to Award will be posted in October (date to be determined), with contract finalization occurring by October 14, 2026 and contract award by October 29, 2026. The contract start date is scheduled for October 2026 (date to be determined). The initial contract term spans four years (2026–2029) with an optional one-year renewal period.

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. The State reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the termination date when mutually agreeable. Evaluation criteria weight the corporate overview at 30 points, technical response at 60 points, and cost at 10 points, with an additional 20 points possible for vendor demonstrations. Cost evaluation uses a comparative formula with the lowest realistic cost receiving maximum points. Bidders must demonstrate experience conducting similar market rate surveys, expertise in childcare industry analysis, and technical capacity to manage large datasets while ensuring statewide coverage and statistical rigor. A preference applies to resident disabled veterans or businesses located in designated enterprise zones when all other factors are equal. Bidders must comply with Nebraska Secretary of State registration, comprehensive insurance coverage requirements, E-Verify work eligibility verification, and submit responses electronically via ShareFile.