North Dakota Network for Personized Learning

Valley City State University (VCSU) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the North Dakota Network for Personalized Learning, targeting PK-20 learners and educators across the state, with a focus on Barnes County. The procurement seeks vendors to support personalized learning initiatives across five distinct project categories: Vision/System Shift and Culture, Leadership and Capacity Building, Teaching and Learning Practices, Partnerships and Networking, and Policy, Advocacy and Scaling. Proposals are due on October 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with vendors able to submit for one or multiple categories. The evaluation process will use a 100-point scale, with 80 points allocated to the technical proposal (35 points for scope of work strategy, 35 points for innovation and impact, and 10 points for experience and qualifications) and 20 points for the cost proposal. The initial contract term will run from November 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential extensions through 2027, and proposals will be reviewed quarterly with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to evaluate progress and ensure continuous improvement.

The RFP does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but requires vendors to comply with North Dakota procurement requirements, including registering with the Secretary of State and maintaining required licenses and insurance. Vendors must submit five copies of their Technical Proposal and one copy of their Cost Proposal, along with an electronic version on a USB drive. The contract will be a firm fixed-price with potential adjustment, and VCSU will not make advance payments. The university has allocated a total budget of $240,000 for these projects, with funds to be divided at their discretion among the five goal categories. The contract may be renewed up to four times for 12-month periods, contingent on satisfactory performance and legislative appropriations. Potential vendors will have the opportunity to submit proposals for individual deliverables, entire categories, or multiple categories, with VCSU planning to award multiple contracts and potentially establishing primary and secondary contractors within each category.