NCB 6198 American Institute for Research

This is a non-competitive bid contract issued by the State of California through the First 5 California Commission. The contract is for the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to conduct a study on the implementation and outcomes of the Kindergarten Readiness Act (AB 1381) in California. Specifically, the study will measure the outcomes of the implementation of transitional kindergarten (TK) and provide nine specific reports requested by the Commission. The overall cost of the study is estimated at $7.6 million, with First 5 California contributing $1,670,000. AIR was previously selected through a competitive process by other foundations to conduct this study, as they have relevant experience in early education. The justification for the non-competitive bid is that First 5 California is participating as a secondary funder rather than the lead funder. The information from the TK study reports will help guide policymakers, educators, and legislators, as well as shape how First 5 California can be most effective in educating children ages 0-5 in California.

This is a non-competitive bid contract, and no bids will be accepted. The contract period is upon DGS approval through February 28, 2017. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as AIR has been pre-selected. The incumbent vendor for this contract is AIR, as they were previously selected through a competitive process by other foundations to conduct this study. The budget for the contract is $7.6 million, with First 5 California contributing $1,670,000.