RFP PUR-25-061 office of community schools enrichment services

Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Office of Community Schools Enrichment Services, seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive enrichment programming for K-12 students across 129 Community Schools, with plans to expand to 148 schools in the 2025-2026 academic year. The services involve delivering two to three weekly enrichment sessions before, during, or after school, covering diverse activities including STEM workshops, coding classes, art clubs, debate teams, field trips, and cooking classes. Each enrichment session will last 60-90 minutes and run from October 1st through mid-June. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing enrichment services to K-12 schools, with specific emphasis on high-poverty school environments. The contract term is three years with potential renewal for two additional one-year periods, with proposals due by May 12, 2025, anticipated board approval in June 2025, and project implementation scheduled for July 1, 2025. Proposed enrichment services must align with Maryland STEM and Career and College Readiness Standards, with the ultimate objective of improving student engagement, attendance, and academic performance.

The RFP includes a 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse vendors. Vendors are required to provide fixed labor rates and material discounts, and will be responsible for comprehensive data collection, including tracking student participation, conducting pre/post assessments, and generating quarterly reports on program effectiveness. While no specific budget is explicitly stated, the enrichment services will be funded through Concentration of Poverty Grants, suggesting potential for significant funding allocation. The procurement seeks to create equitable learning experiences that support holistic student development, with a preference for vendors demonstrating expertise in designing programs for underserved student populations. Organizations responding to the RFP must be prepared to integrate their proposed enrichment services with existing school infrastructure and potentially collaborate with current educational service providers within the Prince George's County school system.