Award
Utah State Board of Education USBE-AH23104-RFSQ
External Organizations for 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant RFSQ
Recipient
Utah Education Policy Center
Awarded
March 10, 2023
Identifier
USBE-AH23104-RFSQ
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has awarded the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) a position on the approved vendor list to provide assistance and resources to grantees of the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. This procurement is conducted via a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) under solicitation number USBE-AH23104-RFSQ. The award is intended to prequalify nonprofit external organizations for a 12-month period to support social services related to foster care, proctor care, residential services, transition to adult living, day treatment, adoption, social welfare, child abuse and neglect, immigrant settlement support, case management, and support coordination. The procurement follows the Utah State Procurement Code and applicable administrative rules. Vendors must comply with mandatory minimum requirements, technical criteria, and other prerequisites, including certifications related to tax status, debarment, and compliance with the Student Data Protection Act. The contract allows for reopening the solicitation to add vendors within the 12-month term. Notable contract requirements include prohibition of vendor communications with evaluation committee members except the procurement officer, potential submission of product samples, and provisions for contract modifications to incorporate new technology or upgrades. The procurement is managed by the USBE Issuing & Conducting Procurement Unit, with contact Adam Herd. The commodity code associated is 93141, covering social services. The award does not specify quantities or part numbers for products or services, focusing instead on vendor qualification and service provision.
Description
USBE is looking for external organizations (NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Evaluation Committee determined that the submission from the Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC) currently meets the requirements to be placed on the approved vendor list.