The State of Nebraska (State), Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), is issuing this solicitation for a service contract for the purpose of selecting a qualified bidder to provide, maintain, and support a comprehensive Educator Licensure System (ELS) that facilitates the licensure and certification processes for educators across the state. The current system, TEACH, has been instrumental in supporting the state’s licensure needs. The goal of this RFP is to ensure a seamless transition while maintaining operational efficiency and data integrity. A more detailed description can be found in Section V. The resulting contract may not be an exclusive contract as the State reserves the right to contract for the same or similar services from other sources now or in the future.