Notice of Special Procurement - Edunomics Lab Services

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has issued a Special Procurement notice (REQ-DASOBO-00073939) to directly contract with Edunomics Lab, a research center at Georgetown University, for education funding modernization services. The procurement seeks comprehensive consultation and learning sessions focused on updating Oregon's education funding formula, with specific objectives including providing insights into formula design, creating common language for stakeholders, and developing strategies for equitable school finance management. Edunomics Lab will deliver services that leverage their expertise in advanced statistical techniques, education finance research, and policy analysis. The contract will run from June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, with a specified due date of May 13, 2024 for potential protests. The procurement requires Edunomics Lab to provide expert consultation to state education leaders, superintendents, and district personnel, with a focus on driving financial equity and improving resource allocation strategies. Any affected party may file a written protest with the State Chief Procurement Officer within seven calendar days of the public notice, with protests requiring a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds.

This Special Procurement opportunity does not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents. The contract is a sole-source procurement specifically targeting Edunomics Lab due to their unique expertise and capabilities in education finance research. The total estimated contract value is $170,000, covering the six-month service period from June through December 2024. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement does not specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The single point of contact for questions is Lena Baisden-Cleave, Procurement and Contracts Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education. The procurement is being conducted under Oregon Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules, with a clear focus on obtaining specialized consulting services to modernize the state's education funding approach.