Attachment A - Requirements Matrix.R2.pdf

The document is Attachment A - Requirements Matrix for the Nebraska Department of Education's (NDE) Educator Licensure System (ELS) procurement. This comprehensive requirements matrix outlines detailed technical, functional, and operational specifications for a new web-based system to replace the existing TEACH platform. The matrix is structured with specific requirement categories including Global, System Administration, Workflow Management, Business Rules Management, Enforcement, Compliance, Examinations, Financial Management, Public Contact, Technical Requirements, and Maintenance and Operations. Each category contains multiple line items with specific requirements that potential vendors must address, using response codes to indicate their ability to meet each specification.

The requirements matrix emphasizes critical capabilities such as web-based functionality, secure data storage, comprehensive workflow management, user authentication, system performance, scalability, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Key focus areas include supporting online application processes, managing user accounts, facilitating background checks, generating reports, maintaining data security, providing user-friendly interfaces, and ensuring system reliability. The document requires vendors to demonstrate their solution's ability to handle complex workflows, support multiple user roles, integrate with external systems, manage document uploads, process payments, and provide robust maintenance and operational support. Notably, the matrix indicates the system must support 250-300 concurrent users, accommodate an annual workload growth of 35%, and maintain high availability with 99.9% uptime, reflecting the state's commitment to a robust, future-proof licensing system.