Multilingual/English Learner Resource Bank

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Multilingual/English Learner (ML/EL) Resource Bank, targeting Marion County and the City of Salem. The primary objective is to develop research-practice briefs on various topics related to programs and services for multilingual and English learner students. Qualified applicants must have a minimum of three years of research experience, expertise in the specific content area, ability to apply an equity lens, and experience creating research/practice briefs. The deliverables will include comprehensive briefs covering ten main topics such as program design, instruction, culturally responsive practices, academic excellence, assessment, and family engagement. Proposal evaluations will be based on the applicant's background, implementation plan quality, sample work, team resumes, and references. The RFP was posted on October 3, 2022, with proposals due by November 3, 2022, at 5:00 PM PST, and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 10, 2022. Applicants are required to submit a detailed application package including references, certification sheets, personnel resumes, a disclosure affidavit, and a project implementation plan.

The RFP specifically encourages participation from Certified Firms through the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must outline their plan for soliciting Certified Firms for potential subcontracting opportunities and report subcontractor details if awarded the contract. The ODE anticipates awarding multiple contracts, with each contract valued up to $10,000, and a total available funding pool of $100,000. The contract duration is anticipated to be three months, with potential renewal options for up to one year. Proposers must demonstrate financial stability, material resources, personnel expertise, and compliance with various state regulations. The RFP does not mention specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Successful contractors will be expected to develop research-practice briefs that provide evidence-based, equity-focused guidance for districts and schools to improve programs and outcomes for multilingual and English learner students.