RFP 01-2025 WWCC Childcare Center RFP

Walla Walla Community College in the state of Washington is seeking proposals from qualified entities to provide affordable, high-quality, on-campus childcare services at the Walla Walla Community College Childcare Center located at 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The successful contractor will be required to offer comprehensive childcare services five days a week, Monday through Friday, 12 months a year from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding national holidays. Key requirements include providing infant care, prioritizing WWCC students and employees, accepting all students enrolled in childcare subsidy programs, and partnering with the CCAMPIS program. Proposals will be evaluated based on a 1,000-point system and must include detailed pricing information, a proposed annual operating budget, and references from at least three unrelated organizations or parents. The contract will be a five-year lease agreement effective January 1, 2025, with the option to renew on an annual basis thereafter. Proposals are due by October 23, 2024.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The College will provide facility maintenance and repair, groundskeeping, and opportunities to hire student workers, while the contractor is responsible for all other operational costs and requirements to maintain licensing and compliance with state and local regulations. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the budget range for the contract is not provided.