Adelante connect grant development and program services for university

Colorado State University (CSU) Pueblo is seeking a Development and Programming Firm to support the National Telecommunications Information Communications (NTIA) Adelante Connect Grant through a Documented Quote (DQ) procurement process. The primary objectives include developing live-time Digital Data Dashboards, connecting API platforms, and creating comprehensive digital programming services focused on digital equity and inclusion in 36 underserved Pueblo community census tracts. Specific deliverables include creating fifty 1-3 minute online learning modules in both English and Spanish, integrating API platforms, maintaining software documentation, tracking digital navigation events, and providing IT help desk support. The solicitation requires firms with at least 5 years of experience in website development, digital marketing, and extensive program development experience with federal, state, local, and philanthropic organizations, particularly in digital inclusion programming. Key procurement dates include a DQ publication on February 28, 2025, a written inquiry deadline of March 6, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. The project is scheduled to run through January 31, 2026, with an additional 120 days allowed for final government reporting.

The contract opportunity encourages participation from diverse business classifications, with a specific self-certification form enabling vendors to identify as woman-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or other special business classifications. Potential respondents can classify themselves under categories such as Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, and Veteran-owned Small Business. The project will utilize Monday.com as the primary data tracking and dashboard platform, with data collection occurring across multiple sites including CSU Pueblo, 4 community anchor sites, and 8 partnership sites. The total budget for the 10-month project is $60,000, with IT support to be predominantly remote (95%) and requiring response to inquiries within 48 business hours. Existing infrastructure includes partially completed learning modules through contracts with Piganelli and Associates and SE2, with 20 modules already developed and the remaining 30 to be developed monthly. Compliance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations is mandatory, and the project will track various data points including community communication, customer satisfaction, events, and technology distribution.