FY27_GD0_PCE_Dual Enrollment Support Services

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Division of Postsecondary and Career Education, is soliciting proposals for the FY27 Dual Enrollment Support Services contract. The selected contractor will provide comprehensive logistical and programming support for the Dual Enrollment Consortium program from the date of award through September 30, 2027. Key responsibilities include assisting Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with student recruitment and application support, helping Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) onboard students and manage registrations, and guiding students through academic action plans and college readiness. The contractor is also responsible for supporting OSSE goals regarding data collection, reporting, and sharing. This solicitation is restricted to DCSS Vendors with MOBIS Category only. Critical deliverables include a strategic support plan, semesterly program reports due December 31, 2026, June 30, 2027, and September 30, 2027, and the execution of a kick-off meeting within five business days of award. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring all staff to undergo background checks equivalent to in-school staff and the signing of data sharing agreements within five days of award. Additionally, the contractor must maintain specific liability insurance with an A.M. Best Company rating of A- / VII or higher, including ISO Additional Insured Endorsement forms. Invoices must be detailed and authorized, and final payment may be contingent upon compliance with District Residents New Hires Requirements.