RFP 25-83916 Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Submission.xlsx

The document is a Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Submission (RFP 25-83916) for the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) and the Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services. The solicitation seeks a contractor to implement a statewide Early Intervention Coaching Model for the First Steps program, focusing on comprehensive professional development training for early intervention providers. The project requires recruiting and training at least 100 early intervention providers annually across two cohort types, developing online modules, orientation webinars, in-person learning communities, and providing ongoing support for caregiver coaching techniques. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 1, 2025, with proposal submissions due by September 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract will be a four-year base contract with potential for two one-year renewals, totaling six years.

The solicitation 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 provide detailed documentation of their business status. Evaluation criteria total 103 points, with 50 points for management assessment/quality, 30 points for cost, and additional points for Buy Indiana Initiative and minority/women/veteran business enterprise participation. The contract requires vendors to have experience implementing a caregiver coaching model and working with IDEA Part C Early Intervention programs. Infrastructure will primarily utilize cloud-based solutions within a state-owned cloud tenant in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services, with strict security and compliance requirements. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days from the award date, with the state encouraging Indiana businesses by offering preference points for companies demonstrating significant economic impact or capital investment in the state.