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Statewide STEM Education Plan Implementation Support Services Contractor

High Desert Education Service DistrictOregon, USADue Friday, November 20, 2026
Client
High Desert Education Service District
Solicitation No.
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Posted
10/23/2026
Category
Subsistence, Education or Training Supplies and Services
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Description

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The High Desert Education Service District seeks a contractor for an accelerated six-month foundation phase to support the implementation of the 2026-2032 Oregon STEM Education Plan. The selected contractor must establish statewide governance, facilitate monthly STEM Hub network interactions, draft a foundational shared measurement framework, create early partner messaging materials, and develop an initial five-year statewide implementation roadmap. Performance of the offsite work spans across 13 STEM Hubs in Oregon and must be completed by June 30, 2027. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Applicants must submit a single PDF proposal up to 12 pages, excluding resumes, work samples, and references, via email to Tracy Willson-Scott by November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Written questions are due by November 2, 2026. Proposals will be scored out of 100 points based on evaluated criteria including deliverables, ability to deliver on a timeline, and cost reasonableness. The maximum available budget for this project is $100,000.00.

Key solicitation details

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High Desert Education Service District seeks a contractor for an accelerated 6-Month Foundation Phase to jumpstart implementation of the 2026-2032 Oregon STEM Education Plan. The contractor will establish statewide governance, launch STEM Hub network facilitation, draft a measurement framework, and produce an implementation roadmap. The maximum budget is $100,000.00.

Issued by
High Desert Education Service District
RFQ Issued
October 19, 2026
Written questions due
November 2, 2026
Answers issued to all known recipients
November 6, 2026
Proposals due
November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT
Interviews
December 4, 2026
Selection and notification
December 7, 2026
Draft implementation plan and roadmap
March 31, 2027
All deliverables complete
June 30, 2027
How to submit
Email
Submission details
Submit one PDF via email with subject line 'Statewide STEM Education Plan Implementation Project –[Firm Name]' to [email protected] by November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT. Proposal limited to 12 pages excluding resumes, work samples, and references.
Contract term
6-Month Foundation Phase
Estimated value
$100,000.00
Place of performance
13 STEM Hubs across the State of Oregon
Funding
STEM Network Development Funds through the Oregon Department of Education

How proposals are evaluated

Technical qualifications25
Approach to methods and outreach25
Scope of work proposal and deliverables25
Cost and value15
Professional capacity10

Scope of work

  • Develop initial 5-Year Statewide Implementation Roadmap
  • Draft foundational implementation templates and operational guidance documents
  • Plan and facilitate monthly implementation meetings with STEM Hub Directors
  • Attend and participate in Oregon STEM Investment Council quarterly meetings
  • Establish regular cross-Hub communication channels and launch initial Communities of Practice
  • Collaborate with partners to draft statewide Shared Measurement Framework
  • Identify primary indicators aligned with STEM Education Plan goals
  • Create early messaging materials and streamlined Communications Plan

Minimum qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience facilitating statewide/regional education networks and collective impact organizations
  • Strong expertise in STEM education ecosystems, shared measurement design, and continuous improvement methods
  • Familiarity with Oregon's K-12, postsecondary, workforce, and regional STEM Hub landscape
  • Ability to synthesize and build on existing research and planning work
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Ability to work with a team on a timeline to deliver on schedule

Documents to include with the bid

  • Cover letter
  • Qualifications overview
  • One to three examples of comparable work
  • Three client references
  • Proposed Methods response
  • Engagement Strategy response
  • Project Management and Budget section
  • Hourly rates, estimated hours by task, travel costs, and proposed invoicing schedule
  • AI Disclosure
  • Resumes

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