Contract Summary

This is a service contract awarded by the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) to Kimberly Sanderson, an independent contractor operating under Address Book Number 2745709. The contract is effective from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, and involves services related to early childhood professional development and training through the Step Up to Quality program administered by NDE's Office of Early Childhood.

The contractor will provide coaching, technical assistance, training development, and training delivery services to early childhood programs participating in Step Up to Quality. Compensation is structured on a rate/fee basis with a maximum contract amount of $20,000, comprised of $17,000 for services and $3,000 in reimbursable expenses. The hourly rates are: $30 per hour for planning/preparation/documentation; $25 per hour for travel beyond one hour; $70 per hour for coaching; $70 per hour for delivering training; $85 per hour for training development; $45 per hour for serving as Step Up to Quality spokesperson; and $60 per hour for reviewing and revising documents. Funding comes from five sources totaling $20,000: CCDF ($7,000 and $1,500), SUTQ ($7,000 and $1,500), and State TA ($3,000). The contractor is classified as an independent contractor and is responsible for providing all required materials and labor. Monthly invoicing is required with a 45-day deadline following contract end. The contract was signed on January 10, 2026, by the contractor and on January 12, 2026, by NDE Commissioner Dr. Jane Stavem.