RFP2026-003 Child Care Services Management and Operations

Workforce Solutions North Texas (WSNT) is soliciting proposals through RFP2026-003 to select a subrecipient to manage and operate Child Care Services (CCS) across a multi-county region in North Texas, including Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young counties. The contract, with an estimated value of $10.5 million for the base period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, requires the selected provider to oversee client eligibility determination, provider management, payment processing, attendance tracking, and mandatory reporting to the Texas Workforce Commission and WSNT. The subrecipient must integrate and maintain compliance with state and federal systems including Cabinet, TIERS, and TX3C, while adhering to Texas Administrative Code, TWC rules, and federal grant administration guidelines. Excluded activities include facility maintenance, IT infrastructure development, and vehicle insurance. A transitional period is scheduled for September 2026 to ensure seamless operations before the official start date. Proposals must be submitted as a single, original PDF by June 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST to [email hidden], formatted in Arial 11-point font, single-spaced, and limited to 100 pages for the core narrative. Late submissions will not be considered, and all attachments must be submitted in the exact order specified. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a trade-off process totaling 400 points, with 300 points awarded for the written proposal and 100 points for an interview, plus a potential 10-point bonus for VetHUB certification. The highest-scoring proposal will typically be selected, but WSNT retains discretion to award based on broader strategic interests. Evaluation criteria prioritize Organizational Capacity and Capability (60 points), Workforce Center Services (100 points), Demonstrated Experience and Effectiveness (55 points), Financial Management (35 points), and Cost Reasonableness (50 points). Offerors must submit certifications related to debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and conflict of interest disclosures, along with financial documentation showing GAAP compliance, sound fiscal systems, and insurance coverage. No CLINs, SLINs, or detailed line-item pricing are provided, as the evaluation centers on capability and