Management of Enrichment Programs For Preschool Students

Stamford Public Schools (SPS) in Fairfield County, Connecticut, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 22-18 seeking qualified organizations to coordinate and manage enrichment programs for preschool students aged 3-5 years old attending the APPLES Early Childhood Program. The enrichment program is required to provide services up to two days per week in 1.5-hour segments throughout the school year from September through June. The primary objective is to deliver comprehensive enrichment supports aligned with Connecticut Early Learning Domains, which include language and literacy, social-emotional development, science, cognition, social studies, creative arts, physical health, and mathematics. Proposing organizations must demonstrate the capability to implement a robust educational program that supports holistic child development across these critical domains. The solicitation was released on August 23, 2022, with proposals due by August 30, 2022, at 2:30 PM EDT. A vendor Q&A period was conducted from August 23 to August 26, 2022, during which potential proposers could seek clarification. Technical questions were to be directed to Kendra Brown, Director of Early Childhood, while purchasing-related inquiries were to be addressed to Vivens Joachim, BOE Management Analyst/Purchasing Agent.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations, minority business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. All vendors are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors currently providing similar services. The solicitation documents do not indicate a specific estimated contract value, budget range, or total funding allocation for the enrichment program. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and the delivery terms are designated as Free On Board Destination. The contract duration is for the full school year (September through June), with potential for renewal, though specific renewal terms are not detailed in the available documentation. Interested organizations can access the complete RFP documentation through the Stamford Public Schools website under the finance and purchasing department section, specifically in the RFPs and bids area.