Scholarship Study

The State of Nevada's Office of the State Treasurer (OST) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive study on the effectiveness of publicly funded higher education scholarships and grant programs in the state. The selected vendor will be tasked with evaluating the outcomes, administration, financial viability, and other relevant factors of programs such as the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship, Nevada Promise Scholarship, and Silver State Opportunity Grant. The study must provide recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of these scholarship and grant initiatives. Proposals are due by October 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM PDT, and the selected vendor will be expected to complete the study and submit a final report by March 28, 2022 for submission to the Nevada Legislature's Interim Committee on Education. The vendor will also be responsible for presenting the study's findings and recommendations to various legislative bodies and committees.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Additionally, the RFP does not provide details on the possible award value or budget range for this contract opportunity.