Parent Advisors for MSD

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) soliciting Parent Advisors for the Missouri School for the Deaf (MSD). The procurement, identified by solicitation number IFBDESE182552, seeks vendors to provide parent advisory services from the date of award through June 30, 2019. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2018, with responses due by June 15, 2018, at 4:00 PM CDT. Interested vendors must submit their proposals through the MissouriBuys system, with Sandy Withers serving as the primary point of contact at DESE's Jefferson City office. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and payment terms are to be vendor-specified. While the solicitation does not provide detailed specifications about the exact nature of parent advisory services, it appears to be seeking professionals who can support and advise parents of students at the Missouri School for the Deaf.

The IFB does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation notably lacks specifics about the estimated total contract value or budget range, which means potential bidders cannot readily assess the financial scope of the opportunity. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though no explicit evaluation criteria are outlined in the documents. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their responses and are advised to allow adequate time for potential technical support during the submission process.