Migrant Child Care

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families is seeking qualified providers to administer Migrant Child Care services for families of seasonal farmworkers temporarily residing in Wisconsin. The program is designed to ensure reliable, quality child care for children under age 13, with extended eligibility up to age 19 for children with verified disabilities, to support parental participation in seasonal agricultural employment. The solicitation, identified as 437002-G27-0002787, was posted on August 7, 2026, with proposals due by September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. All inquiries must be directed through the specific process outlined in section 1.7 of the RFP document, and submissions via eSupplier will not be accepted. The services are to be performed across the state of Wisconsin, with no specific city designated, accommodating the mobile nature of migrant farmworker populations. The primary point of contact for procurement-related questions is Luke Reible, reachable at 608-422-6389 or dcfprocurement@wisconsin.gov. This solicitation is issued under the state and local government category and does not specify a NAICS code or set-aside type. Interested parties can access the full solicitation materials through the VendorNet portal at the provided URL. The goal is to establish a reliable network of providers capable of delivering culturally competent, consistent child care services during the peak migrant season to facilitate workforce participation and child well-being.