Parent Workshops and Programs

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is seeking qualified suppliers to provide research-based parent workshops and programs through RFP #20-0072, covering both public and private non-public schools eligible for Title IA, IIA, III, and IV funding. The procurement aims to deliver comprehensive workshops focused on enhancing parental involvement and student academic success, with required program topics including healthy living, bullying prevention, homework assistance, educational field trips, family conflict resolution, social media safety, technology training, college readiness, financial literacy, and parenting classes. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years experience working with multicultural urban communities and provide detailed program descriptions specifying duration, hours, class size, and expected outcomes. The original proposal deadline was modified by an addendum, with the final submission date set for January 10, 2020, at 4:00 PM EST. Evaluation criteria will likely include program comprehensiveness, vendor experience, pricing structure, and ability to deliver services across multiple grade bands. Suppliers are expected to provide all-inclusive pricing covering labor, materials, supplies, travel, and consultation fees, with payment based on actual service hours verified by approved sign-in/out sheets.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though DPSCD serves a diverse urban community spanning 139 square miles with approximately 50,000 students across 109 schools. The contract will have an initial term with potential extensions up to three additional one-year terms, not exceeding four years total. While specific incumbent vendors are not detailed, the district currently contracts with multiple professional development service providers. The proposed contract allows for vendors to be awarded for multiple components of the RFP, enabling flexibility in program delivery. Though exact budget ranges are not specified in the documents, vendors must submit comprehensive pricing through Attachment A, which requires detailed cost breakdowns including program titles, descriptions, maximum participant numbers, hourly rates, and total program prices. The procurement seeks to establish contracts with suppliers capable of providing workshops across all grade bands, with the potential for district-wide or location-specific program implementation.