STEM Plan Implementation Support Contractor

The High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) is soliciting a contractor to lead an accelerated six-month foundation phase to implement the 2026-2032 Oregon STEM Education Plan. The project focuses on establishing statewide governance, facilitating the STEM Hub network, developing a shared measurement framework, and producing a five-year implementation roadmap. The contract has a maximum value of 100,000 dollars, which must cover all consultant fees, travel, and materials. Funding is provided through the STEM Network Development Funds via the Oregon Department of Education. The period of performance begins shortly after the December 7, 2026 selection date, with a draft implementation plan due by March 31, 2027, and all final deliverables completed by June 30, 2027. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in facilitating regional education networks, expertise in STEM ecosystems, and familiarity with Oregon's urban and rural landscapes. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, and HDESD may conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates. All work products created under this contract remain the property of HDESD, with a perpetual license granted to the Oregon Department of Education. Interested parties must submit a single PDF proposal not exceeding 12 pages by November 20, 2026. The submission must include a cover letter, proposed methods aligned with the project's seven tasks, an engagement strategy, a project management schedule, detailed financial breakdowns, and any necessary AI tool disclosures. Proposals should be emailed to the project contact, Tracy Willson-Scott.