Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #005-RFP-2579-2026

Programmatic Management of Equitable Services for ESEA Programs in Iowa

This opportunity seeks a qualified third-party provider to manage and oversee equitable services for eligible nonpublic school students and teachers under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) on behalf of the Iowa Department of Education - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is for programmatic management services, not products - Products/Services Requested: - Programmatic management and oversight of equitable services for ESEA programs (Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A and B) - Services include planning, coordination, implementation, documentation, and compliance oversight for eligible private nonprofit school participants - Support is provided only to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) that opt in - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Provider must be an independent, responsible third party capable of full program management and compliance - Proposal terms must remain firm for at least 120 days after submission - Contract may be renewed annually for up to six years total - Participation by LEAs is voluntary; services are only rendered to those who opt in

Description

The State of Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified, independent third-party providers to serve as programmatic managers for equitable services under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The contract aims to ensure compliance with ESEA requirements for providing equitable services to eligible nonpublic school students and teachers. The solicitation includes a detailed procurement timetable with a proposal due date of April 15, 2026. The Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Iowa Department of Education is managing the procurement process.

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