Educator Pathway - University of Mary

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has issued a Notice of Intent for a noncompetitive purchase to expand the Educator Pathway Program by incorporating the University of Mary. This procurement aims to increase student participation in dual credit courses designed to prepare students for careers in education. The solicitation, posted on September 9, 2025, requires electronic submission of responses through the State Procurement Office Online (SPO Online) system by September 16, 2025, at 5:00 pm CST. Vendors are permitted to submit alternative bids or proposals for equivalent commodities or services, with requirements including detailed company information, contact details, specifications, value-added features, and cost information. The key deliverable is the integration of the University of Mary into the existing Educator Pathway Program, with the objective of expanding educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing teaching careers.

The procurement appears to be open to all vendors capable of meeting the specified requirements, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. The maximum budget for this noncompetitive purchase is $34,400, which will be funded through state-provided IDEA funds. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the solicitation suggests this is an expansion of an existing program with the intent to add the University of Mary as a new partner. The procurement does not indicate any specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology beyond the expansion of the current Educator Pathway Program. Vendors interested in participating must carefully follow the electronic submission guidelines and provide comprehensive documentation through the SPO Online system to be considered for the opportunity.