OEC B23 Single Point of Entry RFP

The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) of Connecticut is soliciting proposals for a single vendor to manage the Single Point of Entry (SPOE) for the state's Birth to Three System, a key gateway for families seeking early intervention services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The selected vendor will receive up to $3,250,000 over five years to handle all developmental concern referrals, ensuring children with identified delays are connected to appropriate contracted providers within seven days of initial contact. Additionally, the vendor will provide necessary information to Local Education Agencies for children over three requiring special education referrals and direct families of children without developmental concerns to relevant community resources. The procurement aims to maintain efficient processing and referral for children from birth through early childhood within the Hartford, Connecticut area. The contract, posted in December 2025 with a response deadline in February 2026, is classified under NAICS code 624190 and administered by the State and Local Government agency type. This central role serves to streamline access to early childhood intervention services statewide while coordinating closely with local education authorities and community programs.