Opportunity

Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #CS27-6

Utah Seeks Technical Assistance Provider for Statewide REACH Initiative

Posted

August 10, 2026

Respond By

August 18, 2026

Identifier

CS27-6

NAICS

923110, 926110

The State of Utah is seeking a qualified technical assistance provider to administer the 'Raising Expectations through Accountability, Community, and Hope' (REACH) initiative, focused on improving educational and economic mobility statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Governor's Office of Economic Development - Services Requested: - Comprehensive statewide administration and operational coaching for the REACH initiative - Design, establish, and manage a framework to support regional cross-sector partnerships - Conduct gap analysis, partnership development, fundraising, and data management - Develop mobility action plans and provide annual reporting - Engage with families and underserved communities - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have a physical operation and staff located in Utah - Minimum 20 years of experience in grant making - At least 5 years of experience supporting community-based, cross-sector partnerships in Utah - No products or OEMs are specified; this is strictly for professional services - The contract is currently designated as zero-dollar ($0.00) with no state general fund appropriation for operational costs, but may be eligible for future funding if appropriated by the legislature

Description

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting procurement through the Governor's Office of Economic Development, is seeking professional services for the "Raising Expectations through Accountability, Community, and Hope" (REACH) initiative. The contract is for 5 years and aims to establish and manage a framework supporting regional cross-sector partnerships to improve educational and economic mobility outcomes across Utah. The selected vendor will provide comprehensive statewide administration, partnership development, fundraising, data management, and reporting. This solicitation is a zero-dollar designation, with no state general fund appropriation for operational costs, but future funding may be appropriated by the legislature.

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