39324_Oct_15_26_solicitation_doc.pdf
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- Early Start CT Expansion RFA Fall 2026
- Solicitation number
- 39324
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- Connecticut
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) for the Early Start CT Expansion RFA Fall 2026. The RFP seeks applications from early childhood education programs to provide state-funded care and education services for eligible families. The solicitation was released on October 6, 2026, with a submission deadline of October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period was available from October 6, 2026, through October 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. The contract term spans an eighteen-month period covering fiscal years 2027 and 2028, from January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. All vendors are eligible to respond to this competitive RFA.
The estimated total award value is a minimum of thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) per year over the eighteen-month funding period, distributed through quarterly payments on a Purchase of Service (POS) contract basis. Funding is provided by the Early Childhood Education Endowment and is intended to expand access to affordable, high-quality early care and education services for Connecticut families. Applicants can access additional information and application materials through the OEC webpage at https://www.ctoec.org/early-start-ct-expansion-rfa-fall-2026/. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Early Childhood at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06106, by telephone at 860-500-4544 or email at OEC.RFA.ESCT@ct.gov.
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Solicitation Number: 39324
Early Start CT Expansion RFA Fall 2026
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Early Childhood, Office of
October 06, 2026 - October 30, 2026
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This bid has no questions defined.
39324
No. 39324 Title: Early Start CT Expansion RFA Fall 2026 Start Date: October 06, 2026 at 4:30:00 PM EDT End Date: October 30, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A Start Date: October 06, 2026 at 4:45:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A End Date: October 16, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM EDT Estimated Total Value:
Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is pleased to release this Request for Application (RFA) #2 providing early childhood education programs the opportunity to apply for Early Start CT funding. This initiative is part of OEC’s larger goal of increasing equitable access to affordable, high-quality care and education for Connecticut families. This RFA is being funded by the Early Childhood Education Endowment, which will support the expansion of Early Start CT for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 (January 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028).
Through this competitive RFA, OEC will award at a minimum, thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) per year over an eighteen (18) month period to support early care and education programs with Early Start CT (state funded) spaces for eligible families.
Please visit the OEC webpage for more information and link to the application: https://www.ctoec.org/early-start-ct-expansion-rfa-fall-2026/
Delivery Terms: N/A: Not Applicable Payment Terms: See Payment Notes Payment Notes: Quarterly payments per POS contract Contact Information: Early Childhood, Office of
450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT, 06106 United States Tel: 8605004544 Fax:
OEC.RFA.ESCT@ct.gov
Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:
450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT, 06106 United States Tel: 8605004544 Fax:
OEC.RFA.ESCT@ct.gov
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Documents:
Early Start CT Expansion Endowment 2 FAQ_10.6.2026.pdf
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Item Specifications esct
No. Item Alternative Supplier Part No Mfr.
Name
Mfr. No Del
Date
Unit Unit Bid Qty. Total
1 ESCT RFA each 1,300,00
0.00
Item Specification for ESCT RFA
Description:
Allow Vendor to Enter Negative Value : No
Exclude Line Item from Bid Total : No
2 ESCT RFA each 1.00
Item Specification for ESCT RFA
Description:
Allow Vendor to Enter Negative Value : No
Exclude Line Item from Bid Total : No
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