Professional Learning Services for Arts Education

The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) is seeking providers of professional learning services for arts education through an open-ended solicitation targeting multiple counties including Kings County. The procurement focuses on supporting DOE teachers and administrators in implementing standards-based arts education aligned with the New York City curriculum Blueprints for Teaching and Learning in the Arts. The services will cover professional learning across various art forms including visual arts, dance, music, theater, and moving image. The solicitation is structured with two primary components: Component 1 involves standards-based professional learning services, while Component 2 covers instructional planning and assessment support services. Vendors are required to help schools overcome barriers in arts education related to budgeting, instructional programming, and scheduling. Proposals must be submitted to 65 Court Street, Room 1201, Brooklyn, NY 11201, with electronic copies emailed to DCPSubmissions@schools.nyc.gov. The solicitation was posted on September 3, 2020, with a seemingly indefinite due date of August 25, 2045, at 1:00 PM. Interested vendors can download the full solicitation from the NYCDOE vendor website or request details by emailing vendorhotline@schools.nyc.gov.

The solicitation does not include a service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside. The contract term is established for five years and covers multiple counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond. Potential respondents must provide comprehensive contact information including company name, address, phone and fax numbers, email address, Tax ID Number, and MTAC Number in all correspondence. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be an open enrollment contract allowing multiple vendors to potentially provide services. Interested organizations and individuals must demonstrate capability in delivering professional learning services specifically tailored to arts education implementation. Questions regarding the solicitation can be directed to ISPsupport@schools.nyc.gov. The broad scope suggests the NYCDOE is seeking a diverse pool of vendors capable of providing flexible, comprehensive arts education professional learning support across different educational settings and art disciplines.