System Point of Entry Services – DESE

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for System Point of Entry (SPOE) Services across ten geographic regions within the state, including St. Louis, Northeast, Northwest, Kansas City, Central, Southwest, South Central, East Central, and Southeast regions. The procurement seeks vendors to provide monthly system point of entry services with corresponding start-up phase costs for each region, allowing providers to submit proposals for individual or multiple regions. The contract period runs from the effective date through June 30, 2025, with the potential for four additional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals including detailed monthly pricing, guaranteed not-to-exceed start-up costs, and complete exhibits (Exhibit A through Exhibit N) through the MissouriBUYS system. A mandatory pre-proposal teleconference is scheduled for February 6, 2024, at 9:00 AM Central Time, and final proposals are due by March 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM CST. The state will evaluate proposals based on the most advantageous offer, with vendors required to provide pricing for the initial contract term and subsequent renewal periods. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to the DESE Special Education Finance office in Jefferson City.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside requirements or restrictions limiting respondents, indicating that all vendors are eligible to participate in the solicitation. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the available documents, and the RFP provides no specific budget range for the System Point of Entry Services. Vendors are encouraged to review historical SPOE data and a sample cost breakdown template provided as attachments to assist in preparing their proposals. The solicitation allows for multiple proposals and alternatives to be submitted for each region, providing flexibility for vendors in structuring their bids. While specific funding sources are not outlined, the contract will be funded by the State of Missouri. Vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure timely and complete submission of all required exhibits to be considered for the contract award.