External Evaluator for UPSTART Program

The contract is for an external evaluator to assess the Upstart Program facilitator. The evaluator will provide services for a period of 5 years. The contract was awarded to Evaluation and Training Institute, who was deemed the best value to the State after a competitive bidding process. The contract is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the RFP, including a budget utilization form and a technical proposal evaluation. The key aspects of this contract include the scope of work, the evaluation criteria, and the budget. The scope of work includes conducting evaluations similar to the proposed scope of work, submitting a budget utilization form, and submitting a proposal that is no more than 25 pages. The evaluation criteria include qualifications, experiences, references, plan, and budget. The budget is based on a total possible points of 1000, with a minimum threshold of 700. • The contract is for a period of 5 years • The contract was awarded to Evaluation and Training Institute • The contract is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the RFP • The scope of work includes conducting evaluations similar to the proposed scope of work • The evaluation criteria include qualifications, experiences, references, plan, and budget • The budget is based on a total possible points of 1000, with a minimum threshold of 700