Iowa Impacs #005-RFP-2579-2026

Iowa Department of Education Seeks Programmatic Manager for ESEA Equitable Services

The State of Iowa Department of Education is seeking a qualified third-party provider to serve as the programmatic manager for equitable services under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): - The provider will support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in planning, coordination, implementation, documentation, and oversight of equitable services for eligible private nonprofit school participants - Participation by LEAs is voluntary; services are only provided to those that opt in - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in this solicitation - The procurement is exclusively for programmatic management services, not products - Notable requirements include: - Submission of a completed Form 22 regarding confidential information - Separate technical and cost proposals - Disclosure of any use of Artificial Intelligence in the proposal or service delivery - Background information on the respondent and any subcontractors - The contract term is one year, with up to five additional one-year renewal options (maximum six years total)

Description

The State of Iowa is seeking proposals from qualified, independent third-party providers to act as programmatic managers for equitable services under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The selected provider will support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in planning, coordinating, implementing, documenting, and overseeing equitable services for eligible private nonprofit school participants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Participation by LEAs is voluntary, and services will be provided only to those LEAs that opt in. The contract has an initial term of one year with options to renew for up to five additional years.

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