NDERFP250813 - Costsheet.xlsx

This is a cost sheet template for the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) related to the Coherence and Alignment for Educators and Families (CAEF) initiative, a federally funded project under the U.S. Department of Education's Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA) program. The RFP was released on September 30, 2025, with proposals due by October 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The selected vendor will provide comprehensive project coordination services over a contract term from January 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a possible extension through September 30, 2028. Required deliverables include a project coordination framework, meeting management materials, progress reports, stakeholder engagement documentation, federal compliance documentation, knowledge transfer sessions, and a final comprehensive report. The vendor must demonstrate extensive experience managing federally funded education projects, particularly those under the CGSA program, with strong communication and coordination capabilities.

The cost sheet requires vendors to populate pricing information for all required deliverables and any other associated costs across three years, with all fields currently displaying $0.00. No specific budget range is provided in the documentation, but vendors must submit comprehensive, all-inclusive costs covering labor, materials, travel, overhead, and administrative expenses. The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Monthly invoicing and payment are contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of supplemental grant funds, with all invoices subject to NDE review and approval. The procurement is expected to be highly competitive, requiring vendors to provide detailed and transparent pricing approaches that enable comprehensive financial evaluation.