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The Tennessee Department of Education is seeking to award one grant contract for the evaluation of the Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TNTAN). The selected grantee will be responsible for designing and implementing evaluation activities to measure the effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability of TNTAN's priority areas, including special education programming, assistive technology, tiered intervention implementation, family school engagement, and IEP coaching support. The contract term is up to five years with a total budget of $4,133,**** must submit complete application packages via email by June 5, 2026. Key responsibilities include data collection and analysis, collaboration with network partners, and reporting on progress and outcomes. Mandatory requirements for applicants include providing contact information, agreeing to contract terms, describing business form and location, detailing years in business and relevant experience, disclosing any bankruptcy or litigation, confirming intellectual property rights, and identifying subcontractors. Technical response criteria include evidence of experience in program evaluation, provision of statewide evaluation support, personnel capacity, communication skills, technical skills in data analysis, evidence of success, and a detailed budget allocation. The pro forma grant contract outlines substantive terms and conditions that the selected grantee will be required to sign.
The application deadline is 5:00 PM CT on June 5, 2026.
The grantee shall be reimbursed for actual, reasonable, and necessary costs based upon the grant budget, not to exceed the maximum liability. Invoices shall be submitted monthly with supporting documentation.
The applicant with the highest averaged score based on the review criteria and scoring rubric will be awarded the contract.
Applicants must meet mandatory requirements, including providing contact information, agreeing to contract terms, describing their business, detailing experience, disclosing litigation, confirming intellectual property rights, and identifying subcontractors.
If the grantee fails to properly perform its obligations or violates any terms of the grant contract, the state has the right to immediately terminate the contract and withhold payments.
Written questions/comments deadline is May 22, 2026.
The state reserves the right to reject any response, and all contract award decisions are final. Failure to comply with FFATA requirements can lead to termination of the grant contract for cause.
The budget for the TNTAN evaluation grant contract is four million, one hundred thirty-three thousand, three hundred thirty-three dollars and zero cents ($4,133,****).