Early Head Start Program Services – Regions 1, 2, and 5

Solicitation STATE 0000000620SL is issued by the Missouri Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to secure the administration and delivery of Early Head Start Program services for low-income pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age three in Regions 1, 2, and 5. The contractor must provide child care, education, and family support services within licensed child care facilities or local education agencies, adhering to 45 C.F.R. § 1301 and Head Start Program Performance Standards. Key deliverables include serving 100 percent of the identified target population, maintaining a minimum 10 percent enrollment of children with disabilities where possible, and implementing transition plans for children within six months of their third birthday. This is a firm fixed price contract with an estimated value of 1,189,266.19 dollars, though additional funds may be allocated for renewal periods. Pricing is structured as monthly rates per child and per prenatal woman. Proposals must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS by November 24, 2026, and must include thirteen specific response exhibits covering technical qualifications, pricing, and legal certifications. Award decisions are based on the lowest and best proposal that meets all mandatory specifications and Missouri state statutes. Contractors are required to comply with HIPAA and ADA regulations, certify against the boycott of Israel, and provide documentation of E-Verify participation. Payment is processed via Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 days of receiving a valid monthly invoice.