Program Evaluation of the St. Louis RSA

The State of Missouri's Legislative Oversight Division is seeking a vendor to conduct a comprehensive program evaluation of the St. Louis Regional Stabilization Assistance (RSA) program. The primary objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain a detailed assessment of the RSA program's effectiveness, with the selected vendor required to produce both draft and final program evaluation reports. These reports will need to critically analyze the program's current operations, identify areas for potential improvement, and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing the program's overall performance. The solicitation, identified by RFP number RFPS30034902100852, was posted on March 3, 2021, with proposals due by March 24, 2021, at 7:00 PM GMT. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for March 17, 2021, at 9:00 AM, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. Vendors are required to complete and submit multiple exhibits (Exhibit A through M) as part of their comprehensive proposal package, with deliverables to be submitted to the Missouri General Assembly Legislative Oversight Division at the Capitol Building in Jefferson City.

The RFP is open to all qualified vendors and does not include any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the document does not disclose an estimated contract value or budget range. The solicitation specifies payment terms of Net 45 Days and delivery terms as Free On Board Destination. Vendors will be responsible for submitting their proposals through the MissouriBUYS system, with the primary point of contact being Autumn Klauba from the Office of Administration, who can be reached at 573-522-0001 or autumn.klauba@oa.mo.gov. While the RFP does not outline specific evaluation criteria in detail, it emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the St. Louis Regional Stabilization Assistance program, suggesting that vendors with strong analytical skills, expertise in program evaluation, and a deep understanding of regional stabilization initiatives will be most competitive.