ESBD_460125_1768921406513_3202500192 Addendum 4 RFP Revised Vendor Response Due Date.pdf

This Addendum 4 is issued by the Texas Workforce Commission for the Child Care Expansion Initiative (CCEI) Program Administrator Request for Proposals (RFP No. 3202500192). The addendum, issued on January 20, 2026, revises the vendor response due date from the original deadline of January 21, 2026. The RFP seeks a qualified entity to administer a program designed to expand child care capacity across Texas by at least 6,000 new slots, with a focus on child care deserts and employer-supported site-based child care. The selected contractor will manage Start-Up Awards ranging from $15,000 to $75,000 and Initial Operating Awards based on proposed new child care slots. Vendors must submit signed acknowledgment of this addendum with their RFP response; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

The total approved budget for the CCEI Program is $25,000,000, with an administrative budget cap of 10 percent ($2,500,000) for the selected contractor. The contract will have an initial term of approximately 24 months, with options for two additional 18-month renewal periods. Evaluation criteria include cost/price (15 points), past performance and qualifications (25 points), technical approach and proposed work plan (50 points), and key personnel qualifications (10 points). Respondents must meet a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 26.0 percent for other services and submit a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan. Additional requirements include proof of an Employer Identification Number and Texas Identification Number, as well as extensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability, Professional Liability, Fidelity Bond, and Cyber/Privacy Liability Insurance.