Child Care Inclusion Services

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Child Care Inclusion Services across the state, specifically including Clark County. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide comprehensive child care inclusion services, with the RFP released on September 15, 2022, and proposals due by October 17, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors must submit their responses through the MissouriBUYS system, with delivery specified to DESE's office at 205 Jefferson Street in Jefferson City, Missouri. The RFP includes three key attachments: a Regional Map, Compliance Team Map, and Evaluation Criteria document. Vendors are required to complete and submit all required exhibits, with particular emphasis on Exhibit A - Pricing Page. The proposal evaluation will be based on the criteria outlined in the solicitation document, with vendors expected to demonstrate their capability to provide child care inclusion services across specified regions of Missouri. Technical questions can be directed to Amy Raymo at 573-522-1620 or amy.raymo@oa.mo.gov.

The RFP is open to all qualified vendors without any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology that would require integration. The solicitation does not provide an estimated contract value or budget range for the procurement. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their proposals and must carefully review all solicitation documents, including attachments and exhibits. The lack of specific budget information or set-aside requirements suggests a competitive and open procurement process aimed at selecting the most qualified vendor to provide child care inclusion services across Missouri.