Transform Ag - Cost Sheet.xlsx
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- 124065 O5
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- Blaine County, Nebraska
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This is a cost sheet for a technology development and program management services proposal submitted by Transform Ag to the State of Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (NDWEE) for the Opportunity for Nebraska: Reducing Emissions and Decarbonization Program (ONE RED). The proposal outlines three primary deliverables: (1) a Carbon Intensity (CI) Data Bank Platform designed to aggregate verified carbon intensity scores from approved service providers, estimated at $4,137,500; (2) a Grant Program Interface Platform enabling farmer enrollment, application processing, and eligibility determination linked to CI validation outputs, estimated at $5,102,500; and (3) comprehensive Program Support services including platform governance, producer outreach, and compliance coordination, estimated at $3,610,000, for a total bid of $12,850,000. The project involves extensive subcontracting with Verity as the primary technology partner, supplemented by specialized vendors for ERP systems, contract lifecycle management, legal advisory, audit services, banking integration, insurance, and field support operations. The contract term runs from the anticipated execution date of March 23, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with two optional six-month renewal periods available.
The proposal establishes firm, fixed labor rates organized by job category, with direct costs of $2,195,000 and subcontractor costs of $9,100,000 across all deliverables. Verity represents the largest subcontractor commitment at $4,050,000 (45 percent of total subcontract costs), providing platform development, operations, and system maintenance throughout the contract term. Additional significant subcontracting allocations include $2,600,000 (29 percent) for acre-based field support services at approximately $0.70 per acre to assist approximately 4,000,000 enrolled acres, $650,000 (7 percent) for ERP system implementation supporting grant fund accounting and payment processing, and $350,000 (4 percent) each for federal and state performance reporting and legal structuring and regulatory compliance services. The project is contingent upon availability of EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Implementation Grant funds awarded to Nebraska in October 2024, with farmer incentives structured at $0.03 per bushel or $6.00 per acre for registry participation and CI score vendor enrollment fees not exceeding $500 for first-time farming operation enrollment. No incumbent vendor or current contractor has been identified for this procurement.
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Overall
| Deliverable | Total |
| 1. CI Data Bank Platform | $ 4,137,500.00 |
| 2. Grant Program Interface Platform | $ 5,102,500.00 |
| 3. Program Support | $ 3,610,000.00 |
| Bid TOTAL | $ 12,850,000.00 |
A_CI Data Bank Platform
| Cost Item | Sub-contractor Cost (if any) | Admin | Item Bid | Notes |
| Costs | Total | |||
| 1.1: System Design and Development | $ 1,047,125.00 | $ 85,250.00 | $ 1,132,375.00 | |
| 1.2: Data Security and Privacy | $ 507,875.00 | $ 79,000.00 | $ 586,875.00 | |
| 1.3: Payment Processing Integration | $ 176,250.00 | $ 46,000.00 | $ 222,250.00 | |
| 1.4: System Validation and Quality Assurance | $ 443,125.00 | $ 61,000.00 | $ 504,125.00 | |
| 1.5: User Training & Support | $ 251,875.00 | $ 31,000.00 | $ 282,875.00 | |
| 1.6: Data Reporting and Analytics | $ 439,500.00 | $ 95,750.00 | $ 535,250.00 | |
| 1.7: Maintenance and Updates | $ 781,750.00 | $ 92,000.00 | $ 873,750.00 | |
| DELIVERABLE 1 TOTALS | $ 3,647,500.00 | $ 490,000.00 | $ 4,137,500.00 |
| Labor Category | Hourly Rate | Estimated Category Hours | Estimated Category Cost | |
| Management / Executive | ||||
| Project Leadership | $ 97.66 | 1331.2 | $ 130,000.00 | |
| $ - 0 | ||||
| $ - 0 | ||||
| Technical Staff | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Program Staff | ||||
| Compliance Director | $ 120.19 | 1996.8 | $ 240,000.00 | |
| Finance Director | $ 127.70 | 665.6 | $ 85,000.00 | |
| Senior Accountant | $ 105.17 | 332.8 | $ 35,000.00 | |
| Payment Operations Manager | $ 112.68 | 0 | $ - 0 | |
| Support Staff | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Other (specify) | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Subcontractor Name | Deliverable | Scope of Work | Estimated Cost | % of Total |
| Verity | CI Data Bank Platform Development, Validation, and Operations | Design, configure, and operate the siloed ONE RED CI Data Bank platform, including CI score intake, GREET validation workflows, API integrations for FMIS data transfer, audit logging, anomaly detection support, data reporting dashboards, DevOps hosting, cybersecurity compliance, and ongoing system maintenance throughout the contract term. | $ 2,695,000.00 | 74% |
| TBD – Reporting & Monitoring | CI Performance Reporting & Data Analytics | Compile and analyze CI score data, acreage metrics, and performance indicators from the CI Data Bank; support preparation of required reporting documentation; and assist with KPI monitoring related to CI platform performance. | $ 140,000.00 | 4% |
| TBD – Contracting & Procurement Manager | CI Contract Administration & Vendor Oversight | Support procurement compliance and contract administration related to CI Data Bank operations, including ASP agreements, platform vendor oversight, contract documentation tracking, and compliance monitoring associated with CI validation and data management workflows. | $ 60,000.00 | 2% |
| TBD – Acre-Based Field Support (~$0.70/acre) | CI Documentation & Producer Support Services | Provide producer assistance specific to CI Data Bank participation, including documentation preparation, coordination with ASPs, data intake accuracy support, and guidance to ensure CI score submissions meet validation and audit requirements. | $ 260,000.00 | 7% |
| TBD – Legal & Contract Counsel | CI Data Governance & Liability Structuring | Provide regulatory review, data governance advisory, and liability structuring support related to CI data validation, retention requirements, ASP participation, and data-sharing compliance for the CI Data Bank. | $ 105,000.00 | 3% |
| TBD – Audit & Financial Advisory | CI Data Validation & Audit Support | Support audit preparation and validation review processes related to CI scoring accuracy, data retention compliance, and internal controls associated with CI Data Bank operations. | $ 50,000.00 | 1% |
| TBD – Banking & IRS Systems | $ - 0 | 0% | ||
| TBD – Insurance & Bonding | CI Data Platform Risk Coverage | Provide fiduciary liability and cyber-related insurance coverage applicable to CI Data Bank operations and data management responsibilities. | $ 15,000.00 | 0% |
| TBD – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Provider | CI Data Financial Integration & Reporting Infrastructure | Configure ERP components to support CI-related financial tracking, payment eligibility data integration, reconciliation reporting, and internal control documentation associated with CI Data Bank workflows; includes configuration support and maintenance for CI-related reporting. | $ 260,000.00 | 7% |
| TBD – Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System Provider | CI Contract & ASP Compliance Tracking System | Configure and maintain CLM system to support ASP agreements, CI validation protocols, contract documentation workflows, and compliance tracking associated with CI Data Bank participation. | $ 62,500.00 | 2% |
| TOTAL SUBCONTRACTS | $ 3,647,500.00 | 88% |
B-Grant Program Interface Platf
| B-Grant Program Interface Platform | ||||
| Cost Item | Sub-contractor Cost (if any) | Admin | Item Bid | Notes |
| Costs | Total | |||
| 2.1: System Design & Development | $ 514,125.00 | $ 216,000.00 | $ 730,125.00 | |
| 2.2: Data Security and Privacy | $ 334,375.00 | $ 147,500.00 | $ 481,875.00 | |
| 2.3: Payment Processing Integration | $ 493,125.00 | $ 612,000.00 | $ 1,105,125.00 | |
| 2.4: System Validation and Quality Assurance | $ 315,125.00 | $ 191,500.00 | $ 506,625.00 | |
| 2.5: User Training & Support | $ 584,625.00 | $ 177,250.00 | $ 761,875.00 | |
| 2.6: Data Reporting and Analytics | $ 371,625.00 | $ 262,500.00 | $ 634,125.00 | |
| 2.7: Maintenance and Updates | $ 694,500.00 | $ 188,250.00 | $ 882,750.00 | |
| DELIVERABLE 2 TOTALS | $ 3,307,500.00 | $ 1,795,000.00 | $ 5,102,500.00 | |
| Labor Category | Hourly Rate | Estimated Category Hours | Estimated Category Cost | |
| Management / Executive | ||||
| Project Leadership | $ 97.66 | 1996.8 | $ 195,000.00 | |
| $ - 0 | ||||
| $ - 0 | ||||
| Technical Staff | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Program Staff | ||||
| Compliance Director | $ 120.19 | 1996.8 | $ 240,000.00 | |
| Finance Director | $ 127.70 | 2662.4 | $ 340,000.00 | |
| Senior Accountant | $ 105.17 | 3993.6 | $ 420,000.00 | |
| Payment Operations Manager | $ 112.68 | 5324.8 | $ 600,000.00 | |
| Support Staff | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Other (specify) | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Subcontractor Name | Deliverable | Scope of Work | Estimated Cost | % of Total |
| Verity | Grant Program Interface Platform Development & Operations | Design, configure, and operate the Grant Program Interface platform, including producer enrollment workflows, application intake and review tools, eligibility determination logic, integration with CI validation outputs, dashboard reporting, and ongoing DevOps hosting, maintenance, and system support throughout the contract term. | $ 1,315,000.00 | 40% |
| TBD – Reporting & Monitoring | Grant Program Performance Reporting & Monitoring | Compile and analyze enrollment, application, eligibility, and performance data from the Grant Program Interface; prepare required federal and state reporting documentation; support KPI monitoring and performance tracking related to grant administration. | $ 105,000.00 | 3% |
| TBD – Contracting & Procurement Manager | Grant Vendor & ASP Contract Administration | Manage procurement compliance and contract administration associated with grant program vendors and ASPs, including contract tracking, amendment management, insurance verification, and oversight of service provider agreements supporting the Grant Program Interface. | $ 90,000.00 | 3% |
| TBD – Acre-Based Field Support (~$0.70/acre) | Grant Enrollment & Application Support Services | Provide producer assistance for grant program participation, including enrollment guidance, application preparation support, documentation collection, coordination with ASPs, and troubleshooting of interface-related submission issues. | $ 1,040,000.00 | 31% |
| TBD – Legal & Contract Counsel | Grant Regulatory & Liability Advisory Services | Provide legal review and advisory support for grant program agreements, regulatory compliance, liability structuring, and dispute resolution associated with grant administration and producer participation. | $ 105,000.00 | 3% |
| TBD – Audit & Financial Advisory | Grant Financial Compliance & Audit Support | Support internal control documentation, grant compliance review, audit preparation, and financial oversight related to application approvals, reimbursement processes, and grant program financial management. | $ 100,000.00 | 3% |
| TBD – Banking & IRS Systems | Grant Payment Integration & Tax Compliance Support | Configure and support ACH payment workflows, W-9 and TIN validation processes, 1099 reporting tools, and integration between the Grant Program Interface and banking systems to ensure compliant disbursement of producer payments. | $ 120,000.00 | 4% |
| TBD – Insurance & Bonding | Grant Fiduciary & Risk Coverage | Provide fiduciary liability coverage and bonding applicable to grant disbursement, payment processing, and financial administration responsibilities under the Grant Program Interface. | $ 45,000.00 | 1% |
| TBD – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Provider | Grant Financial Management & Payment Infrastructure | Configure and maintain ERP system components to support grant fund accounting, payment approvals, reconciliation reporting, internal control documentation, and integration with the Grant Program Interface for financial tracking and oversight. | $ 325,000.00 | 10% |
| TBD – Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System Provider | Grant Contract Management & Compliance Tracking System | Configure and maintain CLM system to manage grant-related vendor, ASP, and service agreements; track contract ceilings and amendments; and support procurement compliance documentation associated with grant administration. | $ 62,500.00 | 2% |
| TOTAL SUBCONTRACTS | $ 3,307,500.00 | 65% |
C_Program Support
| C Program Support | ||||
| Cost Item | Sub-contractor Cost (if any) | Admin | Item Bid | Notes |
| Costs | Total | |||
| 3.1: Program Support | $ 447,500.00 | $ 346,750.00 | $ 794,250.00 | |
| 3.2: Communication Support | $ 219,250.00 | $ 138,000.00 | $ 357,250.00 | The scope of work also includes conducting engagement sessions in collaboration with key agricultural stakeholders to promote understanding, transparency, and adoption of the platform. |
| 3.3: Sub-Contract Management | $ 224,250.00 | $ 197,750.00 | $ 422,000.00 | |
| 3.4: Data Security Management | $ 132,750.00 | $ 105,250.00 | $ 238,000.00 | |
| 3.5: Grant Program Implementation | $ 546,000.00 | $ 288,000.00 | $ 834,000.00 | |
| 3.6: Documentation and Reporting | $ 189,000.00 | $ 180,000.00 | $ 369,000.00 | |
| 3.7: Approved Service Provider Coordination (ASP) | $ 386,250.00 | $ 209,250.00 | $ 595,500.00 | |
| DELIVERABLE 3 TOTALS | $ 2,145,000.00 | $ 1,465,000.00 | $ 3,610,000.00 | |
| Labor Category | Hourly Rate | Estimated Category Hours | Estimated Category Cost | |
| Management / Executive | ||||
| Project Leadership | $ 97.66 | 3328 | $ 325,000.00 | |
| $ - | ||||
| $ - | ||||
| Technical Staff | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Program Staff | ||||
| Compliance Director | $ 120.19 | 2662.4 | $ 320,000.00 | |
| Finance Director | $ 127.70 | 3328 | $ 425,000.00 | |
| Senior Accountant | $ 105.17 | 2329.6 | $ 245,000.00 | |
| Payment Operations Manager | $ 112.68 | 1331.2 | $ 150,000.00 | |
| Support Staff | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Other (specify) | ||||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| $ - 0 | 0 | $ - 0 | ||
| Subcontractor Name | Deliverable | Scope of Work | Estimated Cost | % of Total |
| Verity | Program Support – Platform Governance & Operational Coordination | Provide ongoing coordination and operational support related to platform governance, system performance oversight, documentation support, cross-system issue resolution, and collaboration with Transform to ensure alignment between CI Data Bank, Grant Interface, and overall program administration. | $ 40,000.00 | 2% |
| TBD – Reporting & Monitoring | Program-Level Performance Reporting & Documentation Support | Support consolidated program reporting across CI and Grant components; prepare summary documentation for oversight entities; assist with KPI tracking, documentation management, and performance monitoring related to overall program administration. | $ 105,000.00 | 5% |
| TBD – Contracting & Procurement Manager | Program Contract Oversight & Procurement Compliance | Oversee procurement processes, vendor compliance tracking, contract lifecycle management, insurance verification, and documentation oversight across all program vendors and service providers supporting the ONE RED program. | $ 150,000.00 | 7% |
| TBD – Acre-Based Field Support (~$0.70/acre) | Program Outreach & Producer Support Services | Provide producer engagement, outreach coordination, documentation assistance, and general support services to facilitate program participation and ensure smooth coordination between producers, ASPs, and program administrators. | $ 1,300,000.00 | 61% |
| TBD – Legal & Contract Counsel | Program Governance & Regulatory Advisory Services | Provide legal advisory support for program governance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, policy interpretation, and liability structuring across CI and Grant components of the ONE RED program. | $ 140,000.00 | 7% |
| TBD – Audit & Financial Advisory | Program Financial Oversight & Internal Control Support | Support internal control review, financial oversight documentation, compliance monitoring, and audit coordination across the full program lifecycle. | $ 100,000.00 | 5% |
| TBD – Banking & IRS Systems | Program-Level Financial Systems Oversight | Provide advisory and system support for financial compliance processes, tax reporting controls, and reconciliation documentation associated with overall program administration. | $ 30,000.00 | 1% |
| TBD – Insurance & Bonding | Program Fiduciary & Risk Management Coverage | Provide fiduciary liability coverage and bonding applicable to program administration, financial oversight responsibilities, and risk mitigation for the ONE RED program. | $ 90,000.00 | 4% |
| TBD – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Provider | Program Financial Systems Infrastructure & Maintenance | Maintain ERP system components supporting financial oversight, compliance tracking, reporting consolidation, and internal controls across the broader program. | $ 65,000.00 | 3% |
| TBD – Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System Provider | Program Contract Governance Infrastructure & Maintenance | Maintain CLM system components supporting contract documentation, compliance tracking, amendment management, and vendor oversight across all program activities. | $ 125,000.00 | 6% |
| TOTAL SUBCONTRACTS | $ 2,145,000.00 | 59% |
Section D Subcontracts
| SECTION D: SUBCONTRACT SUMMARY | |
| List all proposed subcontractors, their scope of work, and estimated costs. Costs should be included in the appropriate Deliverable totals. |
| Subcontractor Name | Deliverable | Scope of Work | Estimated Cost | % of Total |
| Verity | ONE RED CI Data Bank & Grant Platform Development and Operations | Design, configure, and operate the siloed ONE RED CI Data Bank and Grant Program platform; develop CI score intake and GREET validation workflows; build and maintain APIs for FMIS integration; configure grant application and eligibility workflows; implement audit logging and anomaly detection; manage DevOps and cloud hosting; conduct annual cybersecurity and QA audits; provide platform reporting and system maintenance throughout the contract term. | $ 4,050,000.00 | 45% |
| TBD – Reporting & Monitoring | Federal & State Performance Reporting; KPI Monitoring | Prepare quarterly and annual performance reports; compile CI, acreage, and producer metrics from platform exports; reconcile financial data with ERP; assemble audit documentation; monitor KPIs; support NDWEE/EPA reporting compliance. | $ 350,000.00 | 4% |
| TBD – Contracting & Procurement Manager | Contract Administration & Procurement Compliance | Manage ASP, field contractor, and vendor agreements; oversee procurement compliance (2 CFR 200); maintain contract lifecycle tracking in CLM; track contract ceilings and amendments; coordinate vendor documentation and insurance verification; support vendor oversight. | $ 300,000.00 | 3% |
| TBD – Acre-Based Field Support (~$0.70/acre) | Producer Enrollment & Documentation Support | Provide enrollment assistance to producers; support CI documentation preparation; coordinate with ASPs; ensure data accuracy prior to submission; provide targeted 1:1 and group support; scale services based on ~4,000,000 enrolled acres lifecycle. | $ 2,600,000.00 | 29% |
| TBD – Legal & Contract Counsel | Legal Structuring & Regulatory Compliance | Develop and review vendor, ASP, and field contracts; advise on fiduciary and liability structure; review regulatory compliance; support dispute resolution; provide state/federal compliance advisory. | $ 350,000.00 | 4% |
| TBD – Audit & Financial Advisory | Audit Coordination & Financial Compliance Advisory | Coordinate annual independent audits; support financial control documentation; review federal reporting; assist with internal control refinement; provide grant compliance advisory services. | $ 250,000.00 | 3% |
| TBD – Banking & IRS Systems | Payment System Integration & Tax Compliance Support | Configure ACH integration with ERP; implement W-9 and TIN validation processes; support 1099 reporting system setup; assist with payment reconciliation automation; provide limited ongoing treasury system advisory. | $ 150,000.00 | 2% |
| TBD – Insurance & Bonding | Fiduciary Insurance & Bond Coverage | Provide fiduciary liability coverage, bonding, and related insurance protections for payment and grant administration responsibilities. | $ 150,000.00 | 2% |
| TBD – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Provider | Grant Financial Management & Payment Infrastructure | Configure and implement ERP system to support grant fund accounting, payment workflow automation, ACH disbursement integration, financial reporting, reconciliation, and internal control documentation. Provide system configuration, integration support, licensing, and ongoing maintenance throughout the contract term. | $ 650,000.00 | 7% |
| TBD – Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System Provider | Contract Management & Compliance Tracking System | Configure and implement CLM system to manage vendor, ASP, and field service contracts; track contract ceilings and amendments; support procurement compliance; maintain documentation workflows; and provide licensing, configuration, and ongoing system support during the contract term. | $ 250,000.00 | 3% |
| TOTAL | $ 9,100,000.00 |
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