Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2425-256_MAGNET_EVAL

Durham Public Schools seeks evaluation services for Magnet School Assistance Program Grant

Durham Public Schools is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive evaluation services for its Magnet School Assistance Program Grant. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools, Purchasing Department, Durham, North Carolina - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No OEMs specified (services procurement) - Vendors submitting proposals: WestEd, Scott Consulting LLC, RTI, Edstar Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation, impact, and outcome evaluation services for Montessori programs funded by the Magnet School Assistance Program Grant - Preparation of a detailed evaluation plan - Data collection and analysis - Annual and quarterly reporting (5 annual reports, 20 quarterly reports) - Annual surveys and analysis (5) - Annual focus groups and interviews (5) - Semiannual site visits (10) - Participation in MSAP Project Directors meetings and webinars - Documentation of study, including Evidence of Promise Study - Human subjects protection documentation - Project management and monthly progress updates - Assessment support and evaluation of implementation adjustments - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Five-year contract with options for two additional one-year renewals - Work must begin within 14 business days of award - Strict compliance with federal and state regulations (E-Verify, anti-collusion, human subjects protection) - Evaluation supports a $11.2 million grant, with 13% allocated for evaluation - Submission of three hard copies and one flash drive copy of proposal - Use of existing survey instruments and collaboration with program staff - Technical evaluation including Evidence of Promise Study - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on bid tabulation, estimated range: $675,000 to $1,107,488 over five years - Period of Performance: - Five years, with annual and summative reporting; options for two additional one-year terms - Work to start within 14 business days of award - Annual budgets range from $135,000 to $247,422 - Primary Competitors: - WestEd, Scott Consulting LLC, RTI, Edstar Inc. - Primary Products/Services: - Comprehensive evaluation services for Magnet School Assistance Program Grant - Annual and quarterly reporting, site visits, surveys, focus groups, project management - Competing Products/Services: - Similar evaluation services from other education research and consulting firms (e.g., American Institutes for Research, Mathematica Policy Research) - Product and Service Line Items: - See detailed list below for all requested services and quantities.

Description

Durham Public Schools is soliciting proposals for evaluation services related to the Magnet School Assistance Program Grant. The scope includes planning, site visits, data analysis, reporting, and evaluation plan design over a five-year period. The contract will be open market, using various funds including federal funds, and will follow all federal guidelines. Proposals must be submitted in hard copy and via flash drive by 1:00 pm on December 17, 2024, with questions due by 2:00 pm on December 2, 2024.

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