MSB Parent Advisors

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, number IFBMSB012021, for Parent Advisors to serve the Missouri School for the Blind. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide advisory services during the period from April 1, 2021, to April 30, 2021, covering jurisdictions in Clay County and Jefferson City. The solicitation requires vendors to submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy by the deadline of April 30, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT. Interested vendors must review the complete solicitation documents available in the MissouriBUYS system's Overview tab and ensure timely submission. The procurement contact is Sandy Withers at DESE, located at 205 Jefferson St Eighth Floor, Jefferson City, MO, who can be reached at 573-751-4463 or sandy.withers@dese.mo.gov. The payment terms are set at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms, and the solicitation indicates that the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation does not include an estimated total contract value or specific budget range, leaving potential financial considerations undefined. While the document suggests the contract is open to all vendors, it provides minimal details about the specific qualifications or experience required for Parent Advisors. The lack of comprehensive information about pricing, line items, or contract specifics suggests that interested vendors will need to carefully review the full solicitation documents in the MissouriBUYS system to understand the complete scope and requirements of the Parent Advisor services for the Missouri School for the Blind.