External Evaluator

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Student Basic Needs Department is seeking an external evaluator to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity (IREPO) Grant Program objectives. The procurement is for a 10-month contract to design and facilitate an evaluation of student basic needs programs, with key deliverables including bi-monthly updates, a final report, and technical assistance. The selected evaluator will be responsible for developing mixed evaluation methods, conducting relevant assessment activities, and providing insights into the program's progress. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 pm on November 8, 2023, with award determined based on best value considering price, experience, and references. The evaluation will focus on assessing strategies that support student attendance, engagement, and persistence, with the anticipated project start date aligned with Winter and Spring Term 2024. Proposers must submit a 10-month lump sum fee, detailed vendor qualifications, and three references for similar services performed within the last five years.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. MHCC reserves the right to determine the most responsible proposer and will evaluate proposals using a scoring framework that includes 40 points for "Proposal Content." The maximum budget for this contract is approximately $95,000, with the full amount to be paid as a 10-month lump sum fee. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The procurement is open to external evaluation firms or consultants with demonstrated experience in educational program assessment, particularly those with expertise in student basic needs and postsecondary opportunity programs. The solicitation is specific to Multnomah County, Oregon, and targets an evaluation of MHCC's student support initiatives, with the goal of understanding and improving strategies that enhance student success.