Description
The Department of Higher Education is seeking consultant services to assess the current structure and workflow of the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) and the Administration and Finance, and provide detailed feedback on what may need to be procured in the future as part of a financial aid redesign. The selected vendor will be required to review current internal procedures, attend meetings, assess and develop recommendations, and produce a report outlining the current financial aid structure and potential areas for development. The contract is expected to run from May 20, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with a single renewal option. The estimated value of the procurement is $100,000.
• The vendor will be required to submit a detailed budget and timeline for completion of the final report.
• The vendor will be required to assign a single point of contact for the project.
• The vendor will be required to provide a detailed description of the project, including anticipated hours and negotiated rates.
• The vendor will be required to provide a line item budget which justifies the rate with deliverables and milestones for the entire duration.
• The vendor will be required to make recommendations for future procurements pertaining to a redesign of OSFA.