Supplemental Academic Resources - Student Services

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is soliciting proposals for RFP #21420 to establish term contracts with qualified vendors for Supplemental Academic Resources and Student Services targeting non-public schools serving eligible Cleveland children. The procurement seeks vendors to provide diverse academic support services, including instructional support, field experiences, and on-site student services across categories such as Strategic Planning, Reshaping School Culture, School Governance, Assessment Strategies, Data Analysis, Classroom Management, Reading Intervention, Math Intervention, and Social Emotional Learning. Vendors must provide certified teachers, demonstrate proven track records of improving student outcomes, and develop individualized learning plans. The services must be secular, neutral, and non-ideological, specifically designed to help struggling students close achievement gaps. Deliverables include targeted instructional support in reading and mathematics, professional development for non-public school staff, and various on-site activities like dance, yoga, engine repair, and photography. The contract period will run from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028, with two potential one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by August 4, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with all final questions from service providers to be submitted by July 23, 2025.

The procurement is structured as a multi-award bid, meaning multiple vendors may be selected to establish a list of approved providers without guaranteeing purchase of services. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, vendors must provide comprehensive, itemized cost proposals with granular details including unit of measure, participants per unit, materials cost, administrative cost, and total cost per unit. No lump sum proposals will be accepted, and vendors must hold pricing firm for 90 days from the submission date. Each proposed program or support designation requires a separate cost proposal form, emphasizing transparency and detailed financial planning. Vendors must specify a primary support designation and provide a comprehensive breakdown of all potential costs, including travel expenses, overhead, and reimbursables. The district will not pay for any additional costs not explicitly proposed and agreed upon in advance. While specific award values were not disclosed, the multi-year contract structure and diverse service categories suggest significant potential contract opportunities for qualified vendors specializing in educational support services.