Systemwide program evaluation services

The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), specifically the Research and Policy Support Group, is seeking comprehensive program evaluation services across multiple counties including Kings County. This solicitation invites qualified organizations to provide system-wide evaluation services for various NYCDOE programs and professional services implemented by central staff, field offices, and schools. Required evaluation services encompass needs assessments, logic models, surveys, focus groups, implementation and outcome evaluations, and data analysis resulting in written reports. Potential contractors must be prepared to deliver oral presentations and workshops summarizing their findings. The procurement opportunity is open indefinitely, with proposals due at 65 Court Street, Room 1201, Brooklyn, NY 11201, and electronic copies to be emailed to DCPSubmissions@schools.nyc.gov. Vendors seeking the solicitation document should visit https://infohub.nyced.org/working-with-the-doe/vendors/open-doe-solicitations/open-multiple-task-award-contracts-and-procurements. Questions regarding the solicitation were to be submitted to ISPSupport@schools.nyc.gov no later than July 21, 2015, with subsequent amendments posted at http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/dcp.

The contract does not include a service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. The contract term is five years and covers five New York counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the evaluation services suggests a potentially significant contractual value. Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in program evaluation, data analysis, and the ability to produce comprehensive reports and presentations. Interested organizations should be prepared to provide detailed qualifications, including their capacity to conduct multi-faceted program assessments across educational environments. The solicitation emphasizes the need for thorough, professional evaluation services that can provide meaningful insights into NYCDOE's programmatic effectiveness.