Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network - DESE

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered RFPS30034902300237 for a Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network. The solicitation seeks to establish a comprehensive network of preschool child care providers aimed at improving access to high-quality early childhood education services across the state. The primary objective is to create a collaborative infrastructure that supports preschool child care providers, with a particular focus on serving children from low-income families. Potential vendors must submit their proposals by November 8, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST, with a pre-proposal teleconference scheduled for October 13, 2022, at 11:30 AM. The contract period will run for one year from the effective date of the contract. Evaluation criteria for the technical proposal will be a critical component of the vendor selection process, with the state seeking the most advantageous proposal that meets the collaborative network's objectives. Vendors must submit their responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies if permitted by the solicitation.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of establishing and managing a preschool child care collaborative network. While the RFP includes a regional map to guide potential providers, it does not disclose the estimated total contract value or provide specific budget ranges. The payment terms are set at Net 45 days, with delivery required to be Free On Board Destination. Interested vendors will need to carefully review the detailed specifications, requirements, and terms and conditions provided in the solicitation documents to submit a compliant and competitive proposal. The state's point of contact for questions is Kristina Cramer, who can be reached at 573-751-1695 or Kristina.Cramer@oa.mo.gov.