39198_Oct_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This solicitation document is an RFP issued by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) for the procurement of Early Intervention Program services under the Birth to Three System. The OEC is seeking proposals from qualified organizations with extensive experience in IDEA Part C and/or Part B programming to operate Early Intervention Programs serving infants and toddlers with developmental delays, disabilities, or health-related needs. The RFP encompasses a single line item for the Birth to Three System RFP itself. The vendor question-and-answer period runs from September 28, 2026, at 10:15 AM EDT through October 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Proposals are due by November 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026. The contract term will run for five years from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032, with anticipated proposer selections on January 4, 2027.

The estimated total contract value is up to $199,568,130 derived from federal and state funding sources. This is open competition with no set-asides or incumbent restrictions applied. Applicants may apply for multiple town clusters, with a minimum of two providers to be selected per cluster. Comprehensive Early Intervention Providers must maintain a minimum staffing team consisting of a Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and Physical Therapist. All applicants must demonstrate sound fiscal health through three years of audited financial statements, maintain GAAP compliance, register with the System of Award Management prior to contract execution, and be legally registered with Connecticut's Secretary of State or hold nonprofit exemption status with IRS determination letters. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Compliance/Operations & Services (35%), Staffing/Training Plan (25%), Financial Profile (10%), Outreach/Partnerships (10%), Dispute Resolution (10%), and Towns (10%). Proposals must be submitted electronically as PDF and spreadsheet files totaling less than 25 MB, with the main proposal body limited to 15 pages excluding required attachments.