Costsheet - Implementation - 12.23.25 (1).xlsx

This is a cost sheet supporting the Nebraska Department of Education's Request for Information NDERFI260510 for Grant Writing Implementation Providers. The RFI solicits 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. Grant writing deliverables include hourly-based consulting support for grant development, while implementation services require detailed cost sheets covering grant-funded activities, reporting, compliance, monitoring, and evaluation. Electronic submissions are due 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 occurs from June 1-4, 2026, with results published on June 5, 2026. The contract term and renewal options are not specified in the RFI documentation at this stage.

Required qualifications include demonstrated capacity and experience with federal, state, and private grant projects, a comprehensive corporate overview addressing vendor ability and character, a detailed scope of work specific to the selected service area, and completed Forms A and B with vendor contact and cost information. The NDE has prioritized vendor flexibility regarding upfront costs for grant writing services, seeking partners willing to engage at no initial cost, while cost structures for implementation services remain subject to vendor proposals and negotiation. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified, indicating the opportunity is open to qualified providers broadly. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Specific budget ranges or award values are not provided at this stage. No guaranteed contract award is specified, though 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.