External Monitor for Child Care Quality Program

Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB), a regional government entity and non-profit organization serving six counties in far West Texas (Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio), is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an external monitor to conduct annual independent reviews of the Child Care Quality (CCQ) program. The primary scope of work includes conducting one annual compliance review of CCQ activities and expenditures, evaluating alignment with Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) guidelines and WSB policies, utilizing risk-based monitoring approaches, and assessing fiscal and programmatic processes. Deliverables include a comprehensive written monitoring report with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions, and a presentation of results to WSB leadership with availability for follow-up questions. Required qualifications include proven expertise in monitoring and compliance reviews for childcare and fiscal programs, familiarity with TWC Child Care Quality requirements, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to maintain objectivity and impartiality. Proposals must include a cover letter, overview of relevant experience, monitoring methodology, proposed timeline, detailed budget proposal with all costs, and references. Evaluation criteria focus on vendor experience, approach methodology, and cost. The submission deadline is 3:00 PM (MST) on June 17, 2026, with late submissions not accepted, and contract terms include progressive payments with multiple annual renewal opportunities.

The RFQ document does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types, indicating that the procurement is open to qualified vendors without specific restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The funding sources supporting this contract include the Department of Labor/ETA WIOA Formula Grants and Wagner-Peyser, the Department of Health and Human Services TANF and Child Care Development Fund, and the Food and Nutrition Service SNAP Employment & Training programs. WSB reserves the right to reject any proposals and negotiate modifications with the selected vendor, with the expectation that the chosen vendor will enter into a formal agreement with Workforce Solutions Borderplex. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the RFQ document; however, interested vendors should submit detailed cost proposals for evaluation.