(RFQ)-Request for Quotes-Birth through Five Literacy Initiative Evaluation Services

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is seeking a qualified vendor to provide evaluation services for the Birth through Five Literacy Initiative. The primary objective of this project is to evaluate the extent to which families and caregivers are engaged in children's literacy development for the 2025-2027 funding period. The selected vendor will be responsible for identifying a representative population of families, coordinating with funded programs, and collecting and analyzing data. A critical requirement is the capacity to support multi-lingual families, with vendors expected to budget for translation services for the five most common languages in Oregon. This is a best-value procurement with a not-to-exceed budget of $100,000 and a project completion deadline of June 30, 2027. Eligible offerors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in providing similar evaluation services and provide three governmental or educational references. Proposals must include a detailed implementation methodology, a budget using the provided template, and a plan for family compensation, which is capped at $50 per participant. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, requires a minimum record retention period of six years, and limits liability to one and one half times the maximum contract amount.