Addendum 2.pdf

Addendum #2 is a Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-83916 issued by the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) on behalf of the Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services and Bureau of Child Development Services. The solicitation seeks a contractor to implement a statewide Early Intervention Coaching Model for the First Steps program, with proposals due on September 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. The primary objective is to select a respondent to provide comprehensive professional development coaching, focusing on recruiting and training at least 100 early intervention providers annually across two cohort types, developing online modules, orientation webinars, in-person learning communities, and supporting caregiver coaching techniques.

The RFP includes specific subcontractor commitment goals: 8% for Minority Business Enterprises, 11% for Women Business Enterprises, and 3% for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Respondents must be certified on the State of Indiana Certified M/W/IVOSB list and demonstrate experience implementing caregiver coaching models and working with IDEA Part C Early Intervention programs. The contract will be a four-year base contract with potential for two one-year renewals, totaling six years. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days from the award date, and the state encourages Indiana businesses by offering preference points for companies demonstrating significant economic impact. The technical infrastructure will primarily utilize cloud-based solutions, preferably within a state-owned cloud tenant in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services, with strict security and compliance requirements.