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This Solicitation opportunity from Colorado was posted on October 17, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Blending and Braiding

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RFP QAAA 2025000111State & Local

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NAICS: 624410
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RFA 1278 Child Care Support Centers (Reissue)
Solicitation # 2139978
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is soliciting applications from established not-for-profit child care resource and referral agencies to establish Child Care Support Centers. These centers will manage regional substitute pools of qualified, vetted professionals to support licensed and registered child care programs, ensuring operational continuity and stability for families. Up to four awards will be granted statewide, limited to one per OCFS-defined region, with total funding anticipated at 12.5 million dollars over five years. Each awardee is expected to receive 625,000 dollars annually and must obtain a CCSC operating certificate from OCFS. Eligible applicants must be prequalified not-for-profit organizations currently operating as recognized child care resource and referral agencies. Awardees are responsible for recruiting and verifying the qualifications of substitute caregivers in compliance with New York State regulations, including comprehensive background checks and adherence to SSL 390-a and SSL 390-b. The centers must operate at least eight hours a day, Monday through Friday, and allocate between 1% and 20% of their funding for caregiver stipends. Technical assistance and technology will be provided by the Early Care and Learning Council. The selection process is based on a scoring system where the technical component is weighted at 80% and the cost component at 20%, with a minimum average score of 65% required for funding consideration. Applicants must submit a two-step electronic application consisting of an online administrative form and an email submission of the program application and budget. Compliance requirements include certifications regarding gender-based violence and sexual harassment policies, as well as registration in the NYS Statewide Financial System for electronic payments. The anticipated contract start date is May 1, 2027.
NYS Office of Children & Family Services

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The contract titled "Blending and Braiding" is a solicitation issued by the Colorado Department of Education aimed at addressing disparities in access to high-quality preschool programs within Denver County, Colorado. The initiative emphasizes the critical role of early childhood education in preparing children for kindergarten and seeks to mitigate racial and economic inequities that hinder equitable educational opportunities. The project has a budget range between $100,000 and $500,000 and is open for responses until November 19, 2024, with the posting date being October 17, 2024. The contract is managed by the Colorado Department of Education, and interested parties can contact Natalia Stepanova via email for further information. The solicitation is accessible through the BidNet Direct platform, providing a streamlined process for potential bidders to participate in this effort to enhance preschool accessibility and quality.

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Colorado Department of Education

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CO, USA

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AgencyColorado Department of Education
Contacts1 person available
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Colorado Department of Education
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Natalia Stepanova

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RFP QAAA 2025000111 - Blending and Braiding. Located in Denver County, Colorado, this initiative by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood highlights the importance of high-quality preschool in preparing children for kindergarten. However, research indicates that families in Colorado face unequal access to such quality preschool programs, which exacerbates racial and economic disparities in early educational opportunities and children's readiness for school. To tackle this issue... See more.

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