Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #USBE-MI27022-RFP
USBE Seeks External Investigators for UPPAC Hearings
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
USBE-MI27022-RFP
NAICS
561611
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking qualified vendors to provide external, independent investigative services for the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Committee (UPPAC) hearings. - Government Buyer: - Utah State Board of Education (USBE), SCHOOL DISTRICTS division - Products/Services Requested: - External investigator services for educator licensure discipline hearings - Investigators assigned on a rotating or random basis - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Maximum initial contract budget of $350,000 - Contract runs until June 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified providers - Requires writing samples, conflict of interest certifications, and compliance with Utah procurement laws - Protection of student-level data and adherence to Utah-specific legal and administrative standards - All-inclusive pricing; travel expenses reimbursed only if pre-authorized for hearings outside Salt Lake County - May require product samples if applicable - No hardware or software products are specified; this is a services procurement
Description
This Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) seeks qualified Offerors to serve as external, independent investigators on a rotating/random basis for hearings as required. The contract(s) resulting from this RFP will run until June 30, 2027, with potential for four additional one-year renewal options. The maximum contract budget for the initial term is $350,000, but no amount of work is guaranteed to any contractor. The RFP includes detailed requirements for proposal content, evaluation criteria, and compliance with Utah procurement laws and administrative rules.