Student Retention Study

The North Dakota Department of Commerce is seeking a contractor to conduct a statewide mixed-methods Student Retention Study involving quantitative analysis, qualitative engagement, and retention strategy recommendations.

North Dakota > Department of Commerce


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Sep 15, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 02, 2026 09:29 PM
9 months base + options: 1 year, 1 year, 6 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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+17013287364
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Description

The North Dakota Department of Commerce Workforce Division is seeking a contractor to design and execute a statewide mixed-methods research study examining student outmigration and retention across high school, college, and training-program transitions. The work includes reviewing and integrating education, workforce, and community datasets; analyzing departure patterns, geographic trends, academic pathways, financial factors, completion rates, and employment outcomes; and conducting focus groups, interviews, and surveys with students, families, educators, employers, and other stakeholders. The contractor must evaluate existing retention programs, identify targeted interventions, and provide actionable recommendations related to employer partnerships, in-demand occupations, community-embedded experiences, financial barriers, belonging, career fit, and quality of life. Deliverables include a research plan, data landscape assessment, quantitative analysis report, qualitative research plan and findings summary, interim report, stakeholder validation sessions, final statewide report, strategy options report, prioritization framework and implementation roadmap, long-term monitoring framework with KPIs and dashboards, and a final deliverables package. The contractor must provide at least three years of relevant experience and successfully complete at least three similar projects or studies. Up to two in-person presentations in North Dakota may be required, although virtual completion may be considered.

Classification Codes
NAICS541720Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSCR542STUDY/EDUCATIONAL
Smart Codes
student retention studyeducation researchdata analysis
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 26, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions and Objections Due
Sep 15, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 2, 2026-Notice of Intent to Award
Oct 7, 2026-Contract Negotiations
Oct 15, 2026-Contract Start
Feb 12, 2027-Interim Report Due
Jun 15, 2027-Final Deliverables Due
Jun 30, 2027-Contract Closeout Plan
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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