RFP DCY-C-2627-0097 Ohio PROMISE COE.docxRFP DCY-C-2627-0097 Ohio PROMISE COE.docx

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) for the Ohio PROMISE Centers of Excellence initiative. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide professional development, training, and technical assistance designed to increase access to consultation, education, and evidence-based interventions for young children from birth through age five who have developmental delays, disabilities, and/or learning needs. The Ohio PROMISE initiative operates through multiple coordinated components, including the Early Childhood Center of Excellence (EC-CoE), which delivers training and resources through regionally based specialists and online platforms for families and professionals. The initiative also encompasses the Ohio PROMISE Program Designation and the Professional Early Childhood Credential, a free on-demand learning series that enhances awareness and competence among early care and education professionals serving children with special needs. Additionally, the program facilitates connections between families and state-funded financial assistance programs, including enhanced childcare payment options for providers serving children with disabilities. The Ohio PROMISE Advisory Council, which meets monthly, provides guidance on program planning and implementation.

The RFP addresses a critical need for expanded professional development and technical assistance to improve early identification of autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and to increase access to evidence-based interventions for young children. The specific contract terms, pricing structures, evaluation criteria, set-asides, funding amounts, and response deadlines are not detailed in the available documentation provided. Interested vendors should consult the complete RFP documentation for comprehensive information regarding proposal submission requirements, evaluation methodology, and contract award procedures.