Childcare Provider Market Rate Survey (MRS)

The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive, state‑wide market‑rate survey (MRS) of all licensed childcare providers, and to perform a narrow cost analysis (NCA) that will inform subsidy rate settings. The effort includes designing and approving survey instruments, sampling and data‑collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation of findings, with ongoing technical assistance throughout a four‑year base contract (optionally renewable). • Conduct a statistically valid, statewide survey of licensed child‑care centers, family homes, and after‑school programs, achieving at least a 65 % response rate. • Deliver clean, de‑identified datasets, cost‑model analyses, comparative rate assessments, and a suite of reports (technical, executive summary, presentation deck). • Provide project management, three provider webinars, and continuous support to DHHS, with deliverables due first by April 1 2027 and subsequently each odd year.