Child & Eldercare Committee Oversight

The State of Vermont Department of Human Resources is seeking one or more contractors to provide comprehensive administrative and facilitative support for the Child and Eldercare Committee. The scope of work includes managing committee meeting preparations such as announcements and minutes, overseeing the entire lifecycle of child and eldercare reimbursement applications from distribution to the drafting of approval or denial letters, acting as a liaison with Child Care Resource and Referral contractors, and promoting the benefit through communications and benefit fairs. The solicitation, posted on October 26, 2026, requires electronic submissions by November 13, 2026, in a single searchable PDF. Evaluation will be based on the best interest of the state, considering the bidder's methodology, experience, cost, and timeline, with preference given to resident bidders. Contractors must adhere to strict security standards consistent with NIST SP 800-53 and FIPS 200, and they must securely dispose of state data within thirty days of a request or contract termination. Financial and compliance requirements include net 30 payment terms and mandatory registration with the Vermont Secretary of State. Bidders must provide a price schedule based on hourly labor rates and may be required to submit a Best and Final Offer or participate in presentations. Depending on the bid amount, contractors may need to provide certifications regarding lobbying, climate change considerations, and worker classification compliance, as well as detailed subcontractor reporting including workers compensation insurance providers.