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This Request for Proposal (RFP) BPM007180 is issued by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) soliciting proposals for a Positive Behavior Supports and Expulsion Prevention Program (Training) targeting child care providers across Arizona, including Apache County and eight additional county service delivery areas. The program seeks to implement comprehensive training and support services designed to minimize child suspension and expulsion through positive behavior intervention strategies. Key deliverables include developing a tiered support intervention model, creating training curricula, facilitating partnerships, and establishing a communications and outreach plan across all Service Delivery Areas. Contractors must develop an operational database and case management system within 90 days of contract execution and collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate program effectiveness. The pre-offer virtual conference is scheduled for September 22, 2025, with proposals due on October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM Phoenix time. The anticipated contract award date is December 4, 2025, with an initial contract term of one year and potential extensions. Key personnel must be qualified to provide professional development services.

The program is funded through federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funds with an anticipated annual budget of approximately $1,660,056. Contractors must complete central registry background checks for all employees and subcontractors providing direct services to children and submit a detailed itemized service budget. The procurement appears open to various organizations capable of meeting comprehensive service requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. The program prioritizes providers with active Provider Registration Agreements, those serving Arizona Department of Child Safety children, providers serving children with disabilities, and participants in Quality First programs. Successful contractors will be required to maintain professional qualifications, develop extensive training curricula, and provide multiple intervention levels ranging from information sharing to specialized Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant support.