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Consulting support to launch statewide Oregon STEM Education Plan implementation

High Desert Education Service District is seeking a consultant to help launch statewide implementation of Oregon’s STEM Education Plan across 13 STEM Hubs. - Government buyer: High Desert Education Service District (HDESD), through its Business Office and Central Oregon STEM Hub; point of contact is Tracy Willson-Scott, CO STEM Hub Coordinator. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or branded products are specified. - Requested service: One six-month foundation engagement to support the 2026–2032 Oregon STEM Education Plan. - Develop a five-year statewide implementation roadmap and operational guidance. - Facilitate monthly STEM Hub Director meetings, document discussions, and participate in quarterly Oregon STEM Investment Council meetings. - Establish cross-Hub communications and Communities of Practice. - Develop a shared measurement framework and primary indicators with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), and partners. - Prepare partner-engagement and communications materials, plus a progress and Phase 2 transition report. - Key requirements: Experience facilitating education networks; knowledge of STEM ecosystems and shared measurement; familiarity with Oregon’s education system and regional STEM Hub network; and strong writing and project-delivery skills. - Deliverables and budget: Roadmap and operational guidance, measurement framework and indicators, meeting records and summaries, communications and outreach materials, and a transition report. The maximum contract amount is $100,000, inclusive of all project costs.

Description

High Desert Education Service District, in partnership with the STEM Hub Network, seeks a contractor for an accelerated six-month foundation phase to jumpstart implementation of the 2026–2032 Oregon STEM Education Plan. The work includes developing an initial five-year statewide implementation roadmap, facilitating monthly meetings across the STEM Hub Network, drafting a shared measurement framework, and supporting communications and partner engagement. Required deliverables include the draft roadmap, measurement framework and indicators, meeting records, communications materials, and a mid-year progress and transition report. The maximum contract amount is $100,000, and proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

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