RFP7924001 - School Readiness Strategic Planning

The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS), Early Childhood Programs and Services (ECPS) is seeking proposals to develop a school readiness strategic plan. The goal is to further strengthen the focus on equity and gaps in early childhood access across the county, centering early childhood educators, and family voices. Successful proposals should demonstrate the ability to facilitate a comprehensive strategic planning process that will expand upon the current Equitable School Readiness Strategic Plan and map the pathway to include Fairfax County's and NCS's strategic plans. The deliverables include a strategic plan and final report with goals, objectives, strategic and actionable steps for a three to five year period, and data to measure progress. Proposals are due by 11:00 AM EST on March 29, 2024, and the maximum total amount awarded will not exceed $200,000. The RFP outlines the required qualifications for offerors, including experience in early childhood strategic planning with a focus on equity, as well as the evaluation criteria that will be used to select the successful proposal(s).

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent is not identified, and the funding source and requirements are also not specified. The RFP does not provide any details on possible award values or budget ranges beyond the maximum total amount of $200,000.