Section 08.02.05.101 - INITIATING CONTRACTING01.Two Routes for Initiating Contracting. Contracting may be initiated through two (2) separate routes.a.Initiated by Department. The Department may issues a request for information upon identification of a need for a service; orb.Initiated by interested party. An interested party or service provider may identify a need for service and submit a proposal to the State Department of Education. Proposals must include a letter of intent to participate in a pay for success contract and must include the following information:i. Special service(s) that the service provider will provide;ii. How the services will enhance student academic achievement;iii. Source of education funding from which savings will be realized;iv. Identity of one (1) or more qualified external evaluators;v. Provide external evaluator's qualifications and expertise as required pursuant to Section 33-125B, Idaho Code; andvi. Identify local education agencies (LEA) that have expressed interest in participating in the service and documentation that LEA meets the requirements pursuant to Section 33-125B, Idaho Code.02.Additional Information. As part of the review process, the oversight committee may request additional information.03.Format. Proposals may be submitted in electronic or hard copy format.Idaho Admin. Code r. 08.02.05.101