STEM Plan Implementation Support Contractor

The High Desert Education Service District, in partnership with the STEM Hub Network, seeks a contractor to execute an accelerated 6-Month Foundation Phase to jumpstart implementation of the 2026-2032 Oregon STEM Education Plan. [...] This condensed scope prioritizes establishing essential statewide governance, launching regular STEM Hub network facilitation, drafting the foundational shared measurement framework, and producing the initial 5-year implementation roadmap.

The maximum contract amount for this solicitation is **$100,000.00**.

Task 1: Statewide Implementation Roadmap & Framework

• Develop the initial 5-Year Statewide Implementation Roadmap to operationalize core STEM Education Plan goals, milestones, and work sequencing.
• Draft foundational implementation templates and operational guidance documents for ODE and regional partners.

Task 2: Facilitation of Monthly STEM Hub Network Implementation

• Plan and facilitate monthly implementation meetings with STEM Hub Directors statewide.
• Attend and participate in Oregon STEM Investment Council quarterly meetings, presenting progress on the implementation plan.
• Establish regular cross-Hub communication channels and launch the initial Communities of Practice.

Task 3: Draft Shared Measurement Framework

• Collaborate with Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Higher Education Coordinating Committee (HECC), and other key partners to draft a statewide Shared Measurement Framework.
• Identify primary indicators aligned with STEM Education Plan goals to prepare Hubs for future data collection.

Task 4: Communication and Partner Engagement

• Create early messaging materials and a streamlined Communications Plan targeting K-12, postsecondary, workforce, and tribal partners.
• Support STEM Hub leaders in parlaying information to various stakeholders and partners.

Required 6-Month Deliverables

| Deliverable ID | Deliverable Description | Target Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| D0.1 | Statewide 5-Year STEM Education Plan Implementation Roadmap (Initial Draft) | Month 1 |
| D0.2 | Draft Shared Measurement Framework & Primary Indicators | Month 2 |
| D0.3 | STEM Hub Network Facilitation Records & Meeting Summaries | Monthly (Months 1-6) |
| D0.4 | Statewide STEM Communications Plan & Outreach Materials | Month 4 |
| D0.5 | Mid-Year Progress & Phase 2 Transition Report | Month 6 |

**Submission:** Submit one PDF via email to tracy.willson-scott@hdesd.org by the stated deadline. Subject line: “Statewide STEM Education Plan Implementation Project –[Firm Name].” Responses received after the deadline will not be considered.

Proposals may not exceed 12 pages, excluding resumes, work samples-include as a link or in LinkedIn profile, and references.

Direct all questions in writing to the project contact. Do not contact advisory committee members, HDESD staff, or partner organizations regarding this solicitation.

**Evaluation:** Proposals will be scored out of 100 points. HDESD may, at its discretion, invite shortlisted respondents to interview; interviews inform but do not replace the scoring below.

• Technical qualifications: 25
• Approach to methods and outreach: 25
• Scope of work proposal and deliverables: 25
• Cost and value: 15
• Professional capacity: 10

Proposals must include all project costs, including consultant fees, travel, mileage, materials, and other expenses, within the not-to-exceed amount.

HDESD may negotiate the final scope, deliverables, and budget prior to contract execution, but the final contract amount will not exceed $100,000.00.