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This Solicitation opportunity from Colorado was posted on February 12, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Colorado Shines Quality Rating

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RFP 2025000171State & 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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13 days ago

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in about 2 months

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The Colorado Shines Quality Rating contract, issued under RFP 2025000171, aims to assess and improve the quality of licensed childcare programs across Colorado, particularly those serving children before kindergarten. Managed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and the Colorado Department of Education, this initiative utilizes a five-tier rating system that evaluates programs based on Environmental Rating Scales (ERS). These assessments are data-driven and consistent, ensuring reliable ratings that reflect the quality of early childhood education environments. The contract has a budget range between $100,000 and $500,000 and is open for responses until March 14, 2025, with the primary contact being Sharon Crocco. The project emphasizes enhancing early childhood program standards through systematic evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts.

General Info

Agency

Colorado Department of Education

Place of Performance

CO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

7

Exhibit A Statement of Work for CDEC Program

DOCX, High priority: read this firstsow
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Exhibit B Budget Template SFY 2026 Colorado Department of Early Childhood

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Exhibit C Additional Provisions for Contract

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Exhibit E Personal Services Contract - Colorado Department of Early Childhood

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RFP QAAA 2025000171 Colorado Shines Quality Rating

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RFP QAAA 2025000171 Colorado Shines Quality Rating

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Colorado Department of Early Childhood Vendor Contact Information Sheet

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AgencyColorado Department of Education
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
Organization / Agency
Colorado Department of Education
Office AddressN/A
Contacts
Sharon Crocco

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RFP 2025000171 - Colorado Shines Quality Rating. United States, Colorado, Denver County. This initiative is overseen by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Colorado Shines is a five-tier system that evaluates the quality of licensed childcare programs catering to children before they enter kindergarten. The program employs Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) to carry out consistent and data-informed assessments, which contribute to the overall Colorado Shines rating.

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