NDERFP250826 Cost Sheet.xlsx

The document is a cost sheet (NDERFP250826 Cost Sheet.xlsx) for the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), specifically for the Office of Coordinated Student Support Services. The contract opportunity involves providing statewide evaluation services and continuous improvement processes for 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant Programs. The project will cover approximately 150 educational sites and includes a one-year initial contract with options to renew for four additional one-year periods, totaling a potential five-year engagement. The proposal is due on November 4th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an anticipated contract award on December 29th, 2025, and a vendor start date of January 2nd, 2026.

The cost sheet provided is a template with zero-dollar entries, indicating that bidders will be required to complete their own pricing structure. Pricing is expected to remain fixed for the first two years, with potential price increases of up to 5% in subsequent years, subject to NDE approval. The project is funded by approximately $6.5 million in federal grants and will require a vendor with sophisticated technological capabilities, including an online database and robust data analysis tools. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves comprehensive data collection, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on serving students from low-income families and schools with specific demographic characteristics. The evaluation will involve collaboration with diverse educational stakeholders, including school districts, community-based organizations, and non-profit agencies receiving 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.