Description
The State of Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance is seeking a single contractor to provide expert evaluation of engineering academic transcripts for programs that are not ABET‑accredited. The contractor must employ a “Qualified Individual” (Ph.D. in Engineering Science with at least ten years post‑doctoral experience) to review each transcript, determine curriculum equivalence, identify deficiencies, and issue written reports recommending equivalence to ABET‑accredited programs. Services are billed on an hourly basis, with a total contract ceiling of $5,000‑$25,000 over a five‑year period. The award will be based on a technical score (70 points) plus qualifications (30 points) combined with the lowest hourly rate.
• Review non‑ABET engineering transcripts and assess “substantial equivalence.”
• Produce detailed written evaluation reports, including curriculum gaps and recommendations.
• All work performed by a Ph.D.–qualified engineer with ≥10 years experience; hourly billing, monthly invoicing required.
• Contract length five years, effective January 1 2027, with a modest total ceiling (max $25 k).
• Evaluation based on technical merit (70 pts) and qualifications (30 pts) plus lowest price.