39198_Sep_30_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a solicitation document from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) for the Birth to Three System Request for Proposals (RFP). The OEC is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to operate Early Intervention Programs on behalf of the Connecticut Birth to Three System, targeting providers with extensive experience in IDEA Part C and/or Part B and those with experience serving families of young children. The solicitation encompasses a single line item for the Birth to Three System RFP with a quantity of one. The solicitation opened September 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT with a proposal deadline of November 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. 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. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026. The anticipated contract award date is January 4, 2027, with a contract term of five years from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032.

The total funding available for this procurement is up to $199,568,130 derived from federal and state sources. This is an open competition with no set-asides or incumbent restrictions. Applicants may apply for multiple town clusters with a minimum of two providers to be selected per cluster. Comprehensive 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 with IRS determination letters. 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. Evaluation criteria include Compliance/Operations & Services (35%), Staffing/Training Plan (25%), Financial Profile (10%), Outreach/Partnerships (10%), Dispute Resolution (10%), and Towns (10%).