Description
The State of North Dakota’s Department of Public Instruction is issuing a non‑competitive, sole‑source solicitation to award a contract aimed at “help[ing] eliminate the achievement gap.” The solicitation is posted for a short window (Jan 13‑20, 2026) and will be awarded without competition to a qualified vendor on the state’s bidders list. No detailed scope, deliverables, or budget are disclosed in the notice; interested parties must retrieve the full solicitation package from the North Dakota SPO website to understand the specific services required (e.g., curriculum development, data analytics, teacher training, or technology solutions targeting underserved students).
• Targeted outcome: reduce educational achievement disparities in North Dakota schools.
• Likely services: educational consulting, program design, data‑driven interventions, or technology platforms supporting equity.
• Procurement method: non‑competitive sole‑source; only state‑registered bidders may submit.
• Timeline: posting Jan 13, 2026; submission deadline Jan 20, 2026 5:00 PM CT.