Nebraska Literacy Data Dashboard (NLDD)

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), Office of Literacy, is seeking a qualified vendor to develop the Nebraska Literacy Data Dashboard (NLDD) through a service contract solicitation. The project aims to create a comprehensive, centralized visual display of student reading performance metrics, with contract activities to be conducted through December 31, 2029. The primary deliverables include developing a statewide data dashboard that integrates multiple data types, consolidates classroom observation tools, and provides customizable views for different user groups. Key objectives include increasing the percentage of students reading on grade level by third grade, monitoring evidence-based literacy instruction, and ensuring timely intervention and equitable supports for learners. The contract term is one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods, for a maximum of five years. Proposals are due on October 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with the project funded through a five-year United States Department of Education Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant for 2024-2029. The vendor will be responsible for project planning, data integration, system compatibility, professional development, technical support, and comprehensive documentation.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The project is funded through a federal grant and will be co-developed with Department staff, with an eventual goal of transitioning system ownership to NDE personnel. While the current cost sheet shows placeholder values of $0.00, vendors will be required to submit detailed pricing on the NDE Vendor Cost Sheet, which includes provisions for five years of project components. The dashboard will need to integrate with existing educational technology infrastructure and support various user groups, including educators, administrators, and policymakers. The project emphasizes flexibility to adapt to evolving needs and requires a vendor capable of creating a sophisticated, user-friendly data visualization system that can track literacy metrics, identify trends and disparities, and support continuous improvement in student reading performance across Nebraska's educational landscape.