Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant External Evaluation Services

The New Jersey Department of Education is seeking an external evaluator to assess its Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant. The agency needs to measure the progress of its literacy initiatives, evaluate the implementation fidelity of subgrant activities, and analyze the impact of funded programs on student literacy outcomes and performance gaps. This evaluation must support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement efforts throughout the duration of the grant period. The selected evaluator must identify and develop data collection methods and tools to generate both annual and final evaluation reports. The scope of work requires the creation of specific evaluation products designed for state leadership, project stakeholders, and federal reporting requirements. All contract work must be performed onsite at the agency locations in New Jersey. Eligible bidders must be located onshore within the United States. The agency is requesting budget proposals from bidders rather than setting a predetermined funding limit. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally, with the agency accepting submissions via email or through their online portal.