21stCCLC Program Quality and Technical Assistance

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is seeking a consultant to provide a comprehensive Program Quality Improvement, Capacity Building, and Technical Assistance system for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. The selected consultant will support approximately 45 grantees across 115 sites, focusing on developing a Quality Improvement System, delivering technical assistance, organizing professional learning events, and supporting first-year grantees. Key deliverables include conducting research, preparing reports, and implementing strategies to improve academic performance, attendance, behavior, grade promotion, and graduation rates for students participating in 21st CCLC programs. The Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2025-30 requires the consultant to develop a coordinated system of support for both program sites and OSPI administrative staff. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PT, with proposal submissions due by 3:00 p.m. PT on July 10, 2025. The estimated contract period runs from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, with potential renewal options for up to six additional two-year contract years through 2033, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The procurement is funded entirely by federal money from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number 84.287 (Award S287C230048), with a budgeted amount of up to $550,000 for the first two years, allocating $275,000 per contract year. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP implies a competitive procurement process open to qualified consultants with expertise in educational program quality improvement and technical assistance. The contract supports multiple grantees across various Washington counties, including but not limited to Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties, as well as numerous cities and census-designated places. Potential respondents should demonstrate strong capabilities in developing comprehensive support systems for educational programs, with experience in professional learning, program evaluation, and strategic improvement methodologies. The potential for contract extensions through 2033 suggests a long-term partnership opportunity for the selected consultant, with continued funding subject to performance and available federal resources.