RFP Secondary #CV23-119: College Corps Evaluation

The State of California, through the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify a Lead Evaluator for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program. The purpose of this RFP is to develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation to study the program outcomes for Fellows who participate in College Corps. The goal of the evaluation is to understand the program outcomes and use this data to inform funding decisions and determine which elements of the College Corps model are critical to successful implementation and achievement of desired outcomes. The total dollar amount to be awarded from this RFP is up to $750,000.00. The RFP outlines the scope of work, minimum qualifications, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, and selection process. Proposals are due by April 27, 2024, and an optional webinar is scheduled for proposers.

The RFP requires a minimum of 25% Small Business (SB) participation and 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, unless waived. Proposers may be eligible for these preferences and incentives, which can impact the scoring of proposals. The contract will be awarded to the highest-ranked proposer based on technical qualifications, cost, and any applicable preference/incentive programs. The contract will be contingent on post-award compliance requirements and must be approved by the Department of General Services before being finalized.