External Evaluator-Expanding Access to Well-Rounded Opportunities grant

The State of Nevada Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Nevada Department of Education, is seeking an external evaluator to provide guidance and recommendations for the Expanding Access to Well-Rounded Courses grant program. The evaluator will be responsible for reporting on performance measurements, using data for ongoing monitoring, and providing feedback on program activities, design, implementation, stakeholder input, and data analysis. The project aims to expand access to Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, and work-based learning course opportunities in rural school districts across Nevada. The contract will begin upon Board of Examiner's approval and continue through October 2024, with annual contract continuations dependent on meeting program goals. Proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated competence, experience, expertise and availability of key personnel, cost, and conformance to the RFP terms. The contract will be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the state.

The RFP covers jurisdictions in Carson City, Nevada. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are specified. The current incumbent or any existing contractors are not mentioned. The RFP does not provide details on award values or budget ranges, but vendors are required to submit pricing as an annual cost with a breakdown of components. The State will maintain confidentiality of appropriately labeled proprietary information regarding trade secrets.