NDERFP250411 - Costsheet.xlsx

The file NDERFP250411 - Costsheet.xlsx is associated with a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), specifically the Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment, seeking to establish a vendor pool for school improvement services. The RFP targets support for Nebraska public schools based on state accountability classifications and educational needs, with proposals due by July 8th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract will be awarded for one year with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Vendors may submit proposals for six specific project areas, including instructional material alignment, professional learning, leadership support for literacy, chronic absenteeism reduction, data literacy improvement cycles, and effective scheduling strategies.

The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range but suggests contract value will be determined by the scope of services and participating schools' needs. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, location, quality, delivery time, and vendor qualifications, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices. The state reserves the right to award contracts to one or more vendors, providing flexibility in service delivery. While no explicit set-aside designations are outlined, the RFP encourages comprehensive vendor proposals demonstrating organizational capabilities and specific approaches to supporting school improvement efforts across Nebraska's public education system.