Statewide Labor Market Information Dashboard

The Nebraska Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, has issued Request for Proposal NDERFP240226 for a statewide Labor Market Information Dashboard. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to develop and implement a comprehensive dashboard providing labor market information to support educators, administrators, learners, and those aligning educational programming with workforce needs. Key deliverables include a dashboard that presents labor market data with specific attributes outlined in Section V(C) of the RFP, which can be developed through off-the-shelf commercial SaaS, custom-built solutions, or a hybrid approach. The contract period is four months, commencing upon execution, with potential for future annual access and licensing. Proposals were due by April 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with the State reserving the right to contract for similar services from other sources. The contractor will be responsible for sourcing relevant data and creating a dashboard that meets the State's specifications for supporting career and technical education alignment.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range is disclosed. The State has indicated flexibility in solution approaches, welcoming various technological implementations that can meet the specified dashboard requirements. While the total project costs are listed as $0.00 in the cost sheet, this likely indicates a placeholder or preliminary financial documentation. The contract is not exclusive, which suggests potential for multiple vendors or future competitive procurements. The State will evaluate proposals based on their ability to meet the technical requirements and provide a comprehensive labor market information solution that supports educational and workforce development objectives. Contractor performance may be documented and potentially considered in future contract opportunities.