Comprehensive project coordination services to support the Coherence and Alignment for Educators and Families (CAEF) initiative

The Nebraska Department of Education is seeking a qualified bidder to provide comprehensive project coordination services in support of the Coherence and Alignment for Educators and Families (CAEF) initiative. The selected bidder will be responsible for coordinating all activities, vendors, and deliverables to ensure the project moves forward efficiently and cohesively. This includes maintaining project plans, facilitating communication, tracking milestones, and identifying risks. The contract term will be one year, with the option to renew for up to five years. Key considerations for this project include understanding of the CAEF initiative, proposed approach and work plan, technical requirements, experience and qualifications, deliverables and timelines, and cost proposal. • The bidder should have experience with federally funded education projects, particularly those related to the CAEF initiative. • The bidder should demonstrate the ability to coordinate complex, multi-vendor initiatives and have a strong understanding of project management tools, compliance monitoring, and reporting systems. • The bidder should provide a detailed description of their proposed approach, including project coordination, vendor management support, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. • The bidder should submit a cost proposal that includes a total annual cost for services, a breakdown of costs by major activity or deliverable, and a proposed monthly invoicing schedule.