RFP_33201-00926_Amd%2010_Schedule.pdf

This is Amendment #10 to a Request for Proposals (RFP #33201-00926) issued by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) for Data Management and External Evaluation Services supporting GEAR UP Tennessee, a federally funded initiative. The RFP was originally issued on October 15, 2025, with a response deadline of December 15, 2025. The amendment updates the schedule of events for the procurement process, including key milestones: the state will complete technical response evaluations by January 23, 2026; schedule product demonstrations on January 26, 2026; conduct product demonstrations February 10-12, 2026; open and score cost proposals on February 13, 2026; conduct optional negotiations on February 17-18, 2026; and release notice of intent to award on February 19, 2026. The protest period ends on February 26, 2026, with the state sending the contract to the selected contractor on March 2, 2026, and the contractor signature deadline set for March 3, 2026. The contract is anticipated to begin in early 2026 and will run for seven years, serving approximately 9,000 unique students across ten high schools and eighteen feeder middle schools, targeting two student cohorts (high school graduating classes of 2030 and 2031).

The amendment confirms that all other terms and conditions of the original RFP remain in full force and effect. The services sought include comprehensive data management system implementation with live dashboards, formative and summative evaluations, professional development delivery, annual evaluation reports, biennial student surveys, and participation in the College and Career Readiness Evaluation Consortium. The contract will be funded through a federal GEAR UP grant, with compensation structured based on the total number of students served each program year. No specific pricing information, set-aside designations, or incumbent contractor details are outlined in this amendment document, as it serves solely to update the RFP schedule.