Tech Assistance Services for the Kansas 21st CCLC

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is seeking competitive proposals for a technical service provider to perform a broad array of technical assistance activities for the Kansas 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program. The requested services include conducting site visits, providing technical support via various formats, reviewing and revising grant applications, screening applications, conducting pre-award site visits, reviewing program evaluations, planning and evaluating state conferences, holding program director meetings, and maintaining a program calendar and advisory board. The contract term is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. The RFP outlines detailed annual deliverables and a timeline for the required services. Bidders must have experience in after-school programming, demonstrate knowledge of quality programming, and have the ability to apply federal requirements, write reports, and meet strict deadlines.

The RFP does not provide details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, or other financial information. Bidders must comply with the State of Kansas' terms and conditions, including provisions related to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and the Accounts Receivable Set-Off Program. The RFP limits the indirect cost rate to 8% and provides State resources such as federal guidance and the state plan to support the contract.