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2023-006 Early Childhood RFP

CLOSED: RFP 2023 - 006 Early Childhood

RFP Awardees

AgencyServicesAnnual Funding
Austin Child Guidance CenterWraparound Services, Quality Improvement$138,560
Any Baby CanMultiple Services$1,629,096
Mainspring SchoolsQuality Improvement$68,000
Rise Child Development CenterDirect Child Care$136,127
Todos JuntosEarly Childhood Education$607,450
VinCareMultiple Services$91,200



CLOSED RFP Information

The City of Austin (City) seeks proposals in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified social service providers (Offerors) with demonstrated experience in early childhood services to provide direct childcare, education, quality improvement in early childhood services, and parental education to individuals and households residing and/or working in Austin/Travis County. 

 

Date Issued:Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Proposal Due Date:Tuesday, December 12, 2023 by 3 PM CST
Intent to Apply Due Date:Tuesday, November 14, 2023 by 3 PM CST
Anticipated Start date of contract:April 1, 2024
Questions regarding the RFP are due on or before:Tuesday, December 5, 2023 by 3 PM CST
Technical Assistance regarding submission of the RFP in PartnerGrants are due on or before:Monday, December 11, 2023 by 5PM CST
Questions must be submitted in writing to the Authorized Contact Person or through PartnerGrants

Authorized Contact Person:

Name: Helen Howell

Title: Social Services Funding Specialist Senior

E-Mail:  APHCompetitions@austintexas.gov

Questions and Answers will be available:Here and in PartnerGrants
Optional Pre-Bid Meeting Dates and Times

Registration Required with these links:  

Pre-Bid Meeting 1: October 24, 2023 10 AM CST
 

Pre-Bid Meeting 2: October 26, 2023, 1 PM CST

Pre-Bid Meeting Slides
 

Pre-Bid Meetings Attendance

Optional Office Hours Dates and Times

Registration Required with these links:  

Office Hours 1: November 1, 2023 1 PM CST

Office Hours 2: November 2, 2023 10 AM CST


APH is only accepting proposals through the Partnergrants database. No paper copies will be accepted.

Interested Offerors must do the following:

Offerors Initial Steps: Registration:

  1. Confirm that your organization is a registered vendor with the City of Austin.
  2. Be a registered user in the Partnergrants database. The proposals will be submitted through this web-based system.
  • To register, visit the Partnergrants website and click on “Register Here.” Note that the organization’s City of Austin Vendor number is required to complete registration in PartnerGrants.

Offerors Initial Steps: Pre-Application

  1. Complete an Annual Agency Threshold Application in the PartnerGrants database.
  • This form must be submitted once per 12 months and remains valid for all competitions closing within that time-period. The threshold application will be reviewed by APH staff and the offeror will be notified once approved. Offerors should note the submission date for future use
  • Once logged into PartnerGrants, click on “Opportunity” and then opportunity title “Annual Agency Threshold Application-Applicants for Funding Start Here” to complete a new threshold application.
  1. Complete a separate Intent to Apply form for each proposal the offeror plans to submit by the due date identified in Form 1 – Offer Sheet.
  • Once logged into PartnerGrants, click on “Opportunity,” then opportunity title “RFP2023-006 Early Childhood Issue Area” and click “Start New Application” to complete an Intent to Apply form. The Intent to Apply form includes a Threshold Certification verifying completion of Step 1 above – state the date the Threshold was submitted.

RFP Documents:

Doc No.File DescriptionFile TypeDate Updated
1Offer SheetPDF10/17/2023
2RFP ProposalMS Word10/17/2023
3Program Budget and NarrativeMS Excel10/17/2023
4COA Certifications & DisclosuresPDF10/17/2023
AAnnual Agency Threshold CriteriaPDF10/17/2023
BSolicitation Provisions, Definitions & InstructionsPDF10/17/2023
CRFP Scope of WorkPDF10/31/2023 - funding amount corrected to $2,400,000 (from typo $2,400,00) 
DAPH Client Eligibility RequirementsPDF10/17/2023
ESocial Services Contract Boilerplate with Standard ExhibitsPDF10/17/2023
FApplying for APH-Funded Opportunity in Partnergrants InstructionsPDF10/17/2023