T3108 - New Jersey Child Care Information System

The New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, is soliciting bids for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of the New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS) under Bid Solicitation #25DPP01087. The comprehensive project requires a contractor to develop an integrated system with multiple functional modules including Licensing and Inspections, Workforce Registry, Learning Management, Quality Rating Improvement, Grants & Scholarships, Time and Attendance, Web and Mobile Applications, Financial Services, and Reports Repository with Electronic Document Storage. Key deliverables include establishing a local office within 25 miles of Hamilton, NJ, and creating a robust system that currently supports approximately 80,000 active users, including 65,000 workforce members, 580 trainers/training agencies, 500 CCR&R users, and 150 state staff. The system must integrate with existing platforms like the DFD Child Care Consumer Education Website and DCF-OOL Inspection Reports portal. Electronic questions are due by February 14, 2025, with an optional pre-quote conference on February 4, 2025, and final quote submissions required by May 9, 2025. Evaluation will likely focus on comprehensive system design, technical capabilities, pricing, and ability to meet the state's child care information management needs.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations for small businesses or disabled veteran businesses. The current system infrastructure includes a Single Sign-On access point connecting various functional areas, which the new system must maintain and enhance. Providers will be primarily drawn from the 4,865 child care providers documented in the state's Child Care Assistance Program, with a focus on integrating Licensed Centers that currently serve over 90% of CCDF-assisted children. The State-Supplied Price Sheet outlines a pricing structure with three main sections: Design & Development, System Implementation, and Maintenance and Operations, covering a four-year contract period with potential extension options. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the system and the requirement to support extensive user networks suggests a significant contract value. The contractor must comply with New Jersey's standard terms and conditions, including business registration requirements, anti-discrimination provisions, and federal funding regulations when applicable.