PSP Addendum 2 - South-Central ELH.pdf

This is Addendum No. 2 to a Request for Applications (RFA) issued by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care for the Preschool Promise (PSP) Reallocation and Waitlist program for the South Coast Regional Early Learning Hub. The addendum modifies the schedule for the RFA process, establishing key dates for applicant engagement and award notification. Pre-application conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd, with separate sessions offered in English at 3:00 PM PST and Spanish at 4:00 PM PST. Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by Wednesday, May 29th at 5:00 PM PST, with answers issued approximately Friday, May 31st. The application deadline is Monday, June 17th at 5:00 PM PST. Notice of award is scheduled for approximately Tuesday, June 25th, with a revision noting Friday, July 12th as an alternative issuance date. The award protest period extends seven calendar days following the notice of intent to award.

The addendum does not contain pricing information, set-aside designations, incumbent vendor details, or funding amounts, as it serves solely to modify the timeline established in the primary RFA document. Eligible applicants include child care centers, family child care providers, and early learning organizations seeking either increased slot allocations or new awards for the 2024-2025 program year. Successful applicants will receive funding at a base rate of $15,650 per slot annually plus a transportation enhancement of $1,100 per slot per year, with one-time new slot funds of $1,000 per slot available. Programs must operate a minimum of 900 direct service hours and serve families at or below 200% of the federal poverty level while maintaining specified quality standards and implementing research-based educational programming.