Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #USBE-JB26216-RFP
Utah State Board of Education Seeks Administrator for Special Needs Scholarship Program
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 10, 2026
Identifier
USBE-JB26216-RFP
NAICS
923110, 813211, 611710
This opportunity involves the Utah State Board of Education's search for a qualified organization to administer the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship for students with special needs in Utah. - Government Buyer: - Utah State Board of Education (USBE) - Products/Services Requested: - Administration of the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program - Application processing and eligibility verification - Scholarship fund disbursement and financial management - Compliance monitoring and reporting (quarterly and biannual) - Outreach, marketing, and orientation for applicants - Data governance and information security - Maintenance of a web-based application system - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Organization must be incorporated in Utah and hold IRS 501(c)(3) status - Mandatory employee enrollment in the FBI Rapback system - Strict fund allocation percentages and expenditure caps - Annual CPA-prepared financial reports and audits if awards exceed $500,000 - Adherence to Utah Code 53E-7-401 et seq. and state data protection standards - Conflict of interest confirmation and fiscal soundness documentation - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation. - Place of Performance: - State of Utah
Description
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is soliciting proposals through an RFP to select a qualified Offeror to serve as a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) for administering a special needs scholarship program in Utah. The contract term is five years, with provisions for termination per Utah standards. The SGO will manage the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship program, including application processing, eligibility verification, fund disbursement, compliance monitoring, and reporting. The solicitation includes detailed mandatory minimum requirements, technical evaluation criteria, and a structured evaluation process.