Operation & Management, Kingstowne Childcare Center

Fairfax County is seeking a qualified, Virginia-licensed childcare provider to operate a new childcare center at the Kingstowne Consolidated Facility in Alexandria, Virginia through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP2000004210). The center will serve 78 children from birth to five years old, distributed across four infant/toddler rooms and three preschool rooms, with an anticipated contract start in fall 2026. The county will provide the fully furnished facility, basic utilities, and initial furnishings, while the selected contractor will be responsible for daily operations, maintenance, cleaning, and all operational costs. The procurement requires the contractor to maintain enrollment with at least 25% of children from families at or below 350% of the federal poverty level, participate in Virginia's quality improvement system, and accept child care subsidies. An optional pre-proposal conference will be held on September 22, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, with final proposals due electronically through the Bonfire procurement portal by October 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT.

The contract is structured with an initial one-year term and four potential one-year renewal options, offering flexibility for the selected provider. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the county emphasizes equal opportunity and does not discriminate against faith-based organizations or potential offerors based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other prohibited bases. Vendors must complete various administrative forms, including business classification details, ethics certifications, and financial solvency documentation. The county will not provide direct funding for operational costs, so the contractor must develop a sustainable financial model through tuition, child care subsidies, and potential fundraising. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the contractor will be responsible for generating sufficient revenue to cover all operational expenses while maintaining the required service quality and enrollment targets.