NDERFP241101 External Evaluation - SOLICITATION NOTICE INTENT TO AWARD.pdf

This document is a Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award issued by the State of Nebraska, specifically the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), for solicitation number NDERFP241101 involving an External Evaluation. The solicitation concerns the evaluation of the 2024-2029 Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant to SRI International. The opening date is set for March 12th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an Intent to Award Posting Date of 06/10/2025. The contract aims to assess the implementation and impact of the state's literacy development initiative, with the NDE intending to award the contract to a qualified external evaluator.

The notice does not provide specific pricing details or funding breakdowns in this document. However, the broader context of the solicitation involves approximately $52 million in CLSD funding, with allocations targeting educational programs from birth through 12th grade. The evaluation will focus on measuring the effectiveness of Nebraska's "Journey to Inclusive Literacy through NeMTSS" initiative, with a goal of supporting literacy outcomes across various educational levels. The contract is expected to involve comprehensive assessment of implementation strategies, teacher training, and the impact on student literacy achievements, with potential annual renewals through December 31, 2029.