Interactive Training Courses for Microsoft Applications

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment is seeking a qualified contractor to develop interactive training courses, modules, and standalone videos for Microsoft applications through Request for Proposal (RFP) Number NDERFP240216. The training content will be designed to work within Canvas and Workday Learning Management Systems and will target NDE teammates, Educational Service Units (ESUs), and identified school district users across Nebraska. The procurement focuses on creating training materials for a comprehensive range of Microsoft applications including Windows 10, Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Project, Power BI, PowerApps, Intune, Azure, DevOps, Purview, Visual Studio, Skype for Business, Defender, and Entra ID. Proposals are due by April 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with questions accepted until March 27, 2024. The contract term is four months, commencing May 17, 2024, with potential for extension, and will require both basic and intermediate level training courses compatible with Canvas LMS. The State will evaluate proposals based on technical approach, corporate overview, and cost proposal, with potential preference given to resident disabled veterans or businesses in enterprise zones if all other factors are equal.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it hints at potential preference for resident disabled veterans. The resulting contract will not be exclusive, as the State reserves the right to contract for similar services from other sources. The training deliverables must be created with accessibility in mind, following best practices for asynchronous course development and including clear learning objectives. The State will retain intellectual property and ownership of all deliverables, and contractors cannot resell the created content. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the cost sheet provides a template for vendors to price individual components of the project, including project planning, management, review, documentation, and training for each Microsoft application. The State emphasizes that pricing must be inclusive of all trade discounts and reserves the right to deny requested price increases. The procurement is likely funded through a time-limited grant, which influences the project's scope and requirements for quick, efficient training content development.