Student Retention Study Services

The government authority in North Dakota seeks a vendor to provide student retention study services for a one-year contract period. The buyer requires the vendor to analyze existing datasets, evaluate current education and employment programs, identify cross-agency data sharing opportunities, and deliver quantitative insights on priority populations and high-risk transitions. Additionally, the vendor must conduct focus groups, interviews, and surveys with stakeholders to explore themes such as belonging, financial constraints, and in-state opportunities. To qualify, the buyer requires an onshore US organization to perform the work offsite. The buyer accepts digital proposal submissions via email or online and invites proposals to determine the budget. Interested bidders must submit all questions no later than August 26, 2026.