MSB Parent Advisors

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB20MSB003) for MSB Parent Advisors, seeking vendors to provide parent advisory services for the Missouri School for the Blind (MSB) program. The procurement covers services to be delivered in Clark County and Jefferson City, Missouri, with a defined contract period from April 6, 2020, to April 30, 2020. Vendors must submit their responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy by April 30, 2020, at 1:00 PM CDT. The solicitation requires delivery free on board (FOB) destination with net 45-day payment terms. While specific detailed requirements are not fully outlined in the available documents, the procurement appears to seek qualified vendors capable of providing parent advisory support services. Key contacts for the solicitation are Sandy Withers in Jefferson City and William Runzo in St. Louis, who can provide additional information about the bid. Vendors must access the complete solicitation details through the Overview tab in the MissouriBUYS system to understand the full scope of work and submission requirements.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific qualitative restrictions. There are no explicit details provided about the estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific funding sources for this procurement. The documents do not indicate any preferences for local, small, or minority-owned businesses. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely and accurate submission of their responses, with no additional information provided about potential integration requirements or existing technological infrastructure. The lack of detailed specifications suggests that interested vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation document in the MissouriBUYS system to fully understand the scope and requirements of the parent advisory services being sought by DESE.