Costsheet - Grant Writing.xlsx

This costsheet document supports the Nebraska Department of Education's Request for Information (RFI) for Grant Writing Implementation Providers and outlines the pricing structure for grant writing services on an hourly basis. The RFI seeks qualified vendors to provide grant writing services, implementation support services, or both across four strategic educational priorities: accelerating student achievement, growing the educator pipeline, equipping learners for the workforce, and providing exceptional service. Grant writing providers must demonstrate the ability to complete comprehensive grant applications within thirty days of receiving a Notice of Funding Opportunity. The RFI response deadline is January 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with a written questions deadline of December 22, 2025. Potential oral interviews, presentations, and demonstrations may be conducted between February 2-6, 2026. All vendor responses must include a Corporate Overview, Scope of Work, completed Form A (Vendor Contact Sheet), and Form B (Vendor Cost Sheet) with detailed pricing information.

The costsheet specifies that grant writing services will be priced on an hourly basis, with the total project costs currently listed at $0.00, indicating that vendors should provide their specific hourly rates in their formal submissions. The RFI explicitly prioritizes vendors willing to provide grant writing services at no cost to the department, reflecting NDE's preference for cost-effective solutions. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or total award value are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is designed to establish a pool of qualified providers for future grant applications, with the understanding that selection for any specific grant project is not guaranteed. Responses must be submitted electronically to NDE.Procurement@Nebraska.gov, with participation in a specified Zoom meeting link required as part of the evaluation process.