English Language Proficiency Assessment

The Nebraska Department of Education, Office of Federal Programs, is requesting proposals for English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment services under RFP NDERFP260101, with proposals due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract is non-exclusive and may be awarded to a single vendor or multiple vendors; NDE retains the right to contract for the same or similar services from other sources.

The scope encompasses ELP assessment and screener development, alternative assessment options, paper-based and Braille assessment formats, scoring and reporting services, testing administration and training, system operation, and post-implementation maintenance and enhancements. All deliverables must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, Nebraska Technology Access Standards, and the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act.

The contract term is up to five years commencing January 1, 2027, with vendor start date January 1, 2027. Pricing must remain fixed for the first year; subsequent annual price increases are capped at 5 percent per year and cumulatively across remaining periods. Vendors must submit a completed Cost Sheet (Attachment A), Corporate Overview, Technical Response, and Contractual Agreement Form (Attachment B) electronically via email in PDF format.

Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation; Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $2 million; Commercial Automobile Liability of $1 million; Professional Liability of $1 million; and Cyber Liability of $5 million. Written questions are due July 1, 2026, with NDE responses posted by July 8, 2026. An optional demonstration period is scheduled for August 10–14, 2026. Intent to Award will be posted September 8, 2026, with contract award anticipated for October 1, 2026. If the contract is cancelled, NDE may procure similar services from other responsive bidders for up to 18 months from the Intent to Award posting date.