Priority Use of Facilities by Certified Childcare Programs

The Eugene School District 4J is seeking qualified childcare providers to offer before- and after-school programs at its elementary and middle school locations through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement targets certified childcare programs that can serve students in grades K-8 during regular school days and approved non-school days. Providers must demonstrate a comprehensive educational philosophy, planned activities, nutrition plans, appropriate staffing ratios, and community coordination capabilities. Respondents are required to be properly licensed and certified childcare providers with the ability to manage high-quality programs. The District will evaluate proposals based on program availability, school coordination, program quality, and management capability. Proposals are due by April 28, 2023, at 4:00 PM local time, with the District intending to award one or more one-year professional service agreements that may be extended for up to four additional one-year terms. Selected providers will be charged a flat monthly fee of $650 per site for facility use, which includes access to cafeterias, gymnasiums, and adjacent restrooms.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on responding organizations beyond the requirement of being a certified childcare provider. The document does not list incumbent vendors or provide specific details about existing infrastructure integration requirements. While a precise award value is not specified, the monthly facility use fee of $650 per site suggests potential revenue for selected providers. The procurement is limited to serving Lane County and specifically targets elementary and middle school locations within the Eugene School District 4J. The agreements are structured with an initial one-year term and the potential for up to four additional one-year extensions, providing potential long-term engagement opportunities for qualified childcare providers. Interested providers should carefully review the full RFQ document to understand the comprehensive requirements for program design, staffing, and operational expectations.