School-to-School Mentoring Program Oversight

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the School-to-School Mentoring Program Oversight. The program aims to provide oversight and support for the implementation of school-to-school mentoring initiatives within Utah's charter school community. The contract was awarded to WestEd, which provided the best value to USBE. The contract has a budget of $300,000 and is expected to last up to three years. The scope of work includes providing regular and structured mentoring sessions, personalized school success plans, and qualified and capable mentors. The evaluation process involved a technical proposal evaluation and a cost evaluation. WestEd's proposal met the minimum requirements, and the pricing and terms were reasonable. • The RFP was issued in accordance with the Utah Procurement Code and applicable administrative rules. • The contract is for up to three years, with a budget of $300,000. • The scope of work includes providing oversight and support for the implementation of school-to-school mentoring initiatives. • The evaluation process involved a technical proposal evaluation and a cost evaluation. • WestEd's proposal met the minimum requirements, and the pricing and terms were reasonable. • The contract is expected to provide benefits to Utah's charter school community, including improved student outcomes and increased collaboration between schools.