External Evaluator

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is soliciting proposals for an external evaluator to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) project titled "Building Credentialed Media Technology Pathways for Priority Populations from High School through Community Colleges to Industry" (MTP3). The selected evaluator will be responsible for co-creating evaluation instruments such as surveys, assessing project impact, gathering feedback from key stakeholders including learners, faculty, and industry partners, and documenting the project's success. Qualified evaluators must demonstrate extensive experience in evaluating NSF ATE projects, possess strong data collection and analysis capabilities, and preferably have regional proximity to the project. The RFP outlines specific evaluation criteria that will assess proposers based on their experience, references, and overall value proposition. Proposals must be submitted by 2:30 pm on August 29th, 2024, with proposers required to complete provided forms and include three references for similar services performed within the past five years.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified external evaluation contractors. The contract term is three years with a maximum annual budget of approximately $14,000 (including $13,000 for services and $1,000 for travel expenses and meals). MHCC reserves the right to determine the most responsible proposer and will make the award based on the best overall value, considering price, experience, and references. The project focuses on media technology pathways and aims to support priority populations in transitioning from high school through community college and into industry. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are noted in the provided documentation. Potential proposers should carefully review the RFP to ensure they meet the comprehensive evaluation requirements and can effectively support the project's objectives.