NDERFP250312 - TEACH Cost Sheet.xlsx

The file NDERFP250312 - TEACH Cost Sheet.xlsx is a cost schedule document from the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive Educator Licensure System (ELS). The RFP was issued on 3/31/2025, with responses due by 4/25/2025 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The project aims to replace the current TEACH system with a web-based solution that supports online licensure and certification processes for educators statewide. The contract term is initially one year with options to renew for four additional one-year periods, focusing on implementing a system that facilitates online application processing, renewals, background checks, and integration with external agencies.

The cost sheet currently shows placeholder line items for project categories such as Project Planning and Management, Gap Analysis, Operations and Support Documentation, Training, Warranty and Maintenance Support, and Server Hosting, all currently listed at $0.00. While specific budget details are not explicitly outlined, the State reserves the right to review all cost aspects for reasonableness. The procurement is non-exclusive, potentially allowing multiple vendors to contract for similar services. The system must be hosted in a secure cloud-based environment, integrate with fingerprinting services and payment processing platforms, and comply with state and federal regulations including FERPA. The RFP does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises and emphasizes maintaining operational efficiency and data integrity during the transition.