Nebraska Purchasing Bureau #126746 O3

Nebraska DHHS Seeks Contractor for Statewide Childcare Market Rate Survey and Cost Analysis

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a comprehensive Market Rate Survey (MRS) and Narrow Cost Analysis (NCA) of licensed childcare providers statewide. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), State of Nebraska - Procurement contact: Angellica Shasteen - Scope of Work: - Conduct a statewide Market Rate Survey (MRS) capturing private-pay tuition rates, fees, provider characteristics, subsidy participation, and barriers across all licensed childcare provider types, geographic regions, and age groups - Perform a Narrow Cost Analysis (NCA) to estimate the true cost of providing childcare services, including quality-related expenses, differentiated by provider type, age group, care level, geographic category, and quality factors - Deliverables include: detailed datasets, technical and public-facing reports, executive summaries, graphics, tables, charts, policy and rate-setting recommendations, and presentation decks - Provide project management, ongoing technical assistance, and present findings to DHHS and the Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council - Notable Requirements: - Formation of an advisory committee for survey development and execution - Development and approval of survey instruments and methodology - Data collection must ensure confidentiality and data integrity - Comprehensive reporting and presentation of findings in both print and electronic formats - Compliance with federal and state requirements for childcare subsidy rate-setting and CCDF (Child Care and Development Fund) compliance - No specific OEMs or named vendors are required; the opportunity is open to qualified bidders with relevant experience in large-scale survey research and cost analysis.

Description

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is soliciting proposals for a service contract to conduct a comprehensive Market Rate Survey (MRS) of licensed childcare providers across Nebraska. The contract term is four years with an option to renew for an additional four years. The survey includes planning, data collection, data analysis, report writing, and final presentation phases. The solicitation allows for multiple vendors and includes provisions for contract extension and procurement of additional vendors if needed.

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