School Improvement Services Master Agreement

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), through the Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a master agreement to provide school improvement services to public schools across the state. The solicitation seeks to establish a vendor pool to deliver targeted support based on state accountability classifications, federal designations, and identified educational needs aligned with the AQuESTT accountability system. Vendors may submit proposals for six specific project areas, including aligning instructional materials to college and career-ready standards, curriculum-based professional learning, leadership support for evidence-based literacy, strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism, rapid improvement cycles using data literacy, and effective scheduling aligned to instructional priorities. The RFP was released on June 11th, 2025, with proposals due by July 8th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, location, quality, delivery time, and vendor qualifications, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and demonstrated organizational capabilities to support school improvement efforts.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, and while work is not guaranteed, selected vendors will be eligible for future engagements based on individual school needs. The total contract award may vary significantly depending on the scope of work, number of sites served, and available funding. The state reserves the right to award contracts to one or more vendors, providing flexibility in vendor selection and service delivery. Potential vendors will need to provide comprehensive details about their organizational qualifications, project approach, technical requirements, and specific deliverables. While a precise budget range is not specified, the solicitation suggests that the contract value will be determined by the extent of services required and the specific needs of participating Nebraska public schools.