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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) in Oregon seeking an External Evaluator for its NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) Math Advising Grant through RFP #10282025. The contractor will design and implement a comprehensive three-year evaluation plan spanning January 2026 through December 2028, with responsibility for measuring progress in math advising, placement, and student success in developmental and gateway math pathways. The evaluation will employ mixed methods research including quarterly check-ins, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and institutional data analysis. Deliverables include annual formative reports and a final summative evaluation report. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Janine Shockley by 5:00 PM on November 19, 2025. The evaluation will be scored using three weighted criteria: Qualifications and Experience (60 points), Evaluation Approach and Technical Expertise (25 points), and COBID/Local Partnership preference (15 points).

Proposals must not exceed 10 pages and must include qualifications, evaluation methodology, fee structure, timeline, and three professional references. The contract carries a maximum annual budget of $12,000, totaling $36,000 over the three-year period, with payments contingent upon invoice approval and deliverable completion. The procurement includes a preference for COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) certified and local partnership vendors. No incumbent vendors are identified. MHCC reserves the right to reject any proposals and will select the evaluator providing the best overall value. No specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted.