NDERFP260101_Intent_to_Award.pdf

This Intent to Award document pertains to the Nebraska Department of Education, Office of Federal Programs' English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessment contract opportunity under RFP NDERFP260101. The contract encompasses comprehensive ELP assessment and screener development, alternative assessment options, paper-based and Braille assessment formats, scoring and reporting services, testing administration and training, system operation, and post-implementation maintenance and enhancements. Proposals were due July 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an optional demonstration period scheduled for August 10-14, 2026. The Intent to Award was posted on September 8, 2026, with contract award anticipated for October 1, 2026. The contract term extends up to five years, commencing January 1, 2027, with the vendor start date of January 1, 2027. The contract is non-exclusive and may be awarded to a single vendor or multiple vendors at NDE's discretion.

Pricing must remain fixed for the first contract year, with subsequent annual price increases capped at 5 percent per year and cumulatively across remaining periods. All deliverables must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, Nebraska Technology Access Standards, and the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation; Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $2 million; Commercial Automobile Liability of $1 million; Professional Liability of $1 million; and Cyber Liability of $5 million. Vendors must submit proposals electronically via email in PDF format, including a completed Cost Sheet, Corporate Overview, Technical Response, and Contractual Agreement Form. Should the contract be cancelled, NDE retains the right to procure similar services from other responsive bidders for up to 18 months from the Intent to Award posting date.