Parent Advisor

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is soliciting bids for Parent Advisors through a Special Delegation of Authority (SDA) contract for the Missouri Statewide Parent Involvement Network (MoSPIN). This statewide home-based program has been operating since 1987 and provides direct, in-home services to Missouri families with children who are visually impaired and may have additional disabilities, including developmental delays, hearing impairments, and motor delays. The solicitation seeks specially trained Parent Advisors who can deliver comprehensive support services to these families. The procurement opportunity is open to all vendors and was posted on May 22, 2019, with a submission deadline of May 29, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT. Potential vendors must submit their responses directly to Sandy Withers at DESE, located at 205 Jefferson St Eighth Floor in Jefferson City, MO, and are responsible for ensuring timely submission of their proposals, whether submitted online or as hard copy.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor types. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the document does not detail existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in any of the solicitation documents. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items, and no specific evaluation criteria are outlined. The contract appears to be for a short-term period coinciding with the submission dates, and no information is provided about potential contract renewals or long-term engagement. Vendors interested in participating must carefully review the full solicitation documents and ensure compliance with all submission requirements.