Costsheet - Grant Writing (1).xlsx

This is a cost sheet document for the Nebraska Department of Education's Grant Writing Implementation Providers Request for Information (NDERFI260510). The RFI seeks qualified providers to assist in writing and implementing grant projects aligned with four NDE strategic priorities: accelerating student achievement, growing the educator pipeline, equipping learners for the workforce, and providing exceptional service. The procurement encompasses two distinct service categories—grant writing management and implementation support—with vendors permitted to respond to either or both categories. Grant writing services are to be provided on an hourly basis, while implementation services require detailed cost sheets covering grant-funded activities, reporting, compliance, monitoring, and evaluation. Responses are due electronically to nde.procurement@nebraska.gov by June 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST, with opening scheduled for 3:00 p.m. CST the same day. Written questions must be submitted by May 22, 2026, with responses posted by May 27, 2026. Evaluation of submissions will occur from June 1–4, 2026, with results published on June 5, 2026.

The cost sheet provided indicates a total project cost of $0.00 for grant writing services on an hourly basis, reflecting the NDE's prioritization of vendor flexibility by seeking partners willing to engage at no initial upfront cost. No specific budget ranges or award values are provided in the RFI documentation at this stage. The RFI does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrict participation to particular organization types, indicating the opportunity is open to qualified providers broadly. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The state retains discretion regarding subsequent Request for Proposal issuance or contract awards; however, selected vendors will be considered for future discretionary funding applications for NDE grant projects. Proprietary information must be submitted separately in sealed packages meeting Nebraska's statutory definition of trade secrets or competitive information, with all non-proprietary information becoming public property upon opening.