New York State Contract Reporter #RFP 364

NYSED Professional Development Resource Center for Religious and Independent Schools

This opportunity from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) seeks a vendor to establish and operate a Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) for religious and independent schools across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) - Contract Administration Unit, Albany, NY - Scope of Work: - Establish and operate a Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) - Provide professional development services to teachers and leaders in approximately 1,799 religious and independent school buildings - Support about 383,453 K-12 students statewide - Services funded by state-level Title II Part A and Title IV Part A funds (contingent on federal appropriations) - Key Requirements: - Subcontracting limited to 30% of the total contract budget - Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) participation goals: MBE 17%, WBE 13% - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goal: 6% - Only one contract will be awarded - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Fordham University is noted as a past awardee for a similar contract - Products/Services Requested: - Professional development services for religious and independent schools (no part numbers specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Statewide service coverage - Strict M/WBE and SDVOB participation goals - Subcontracting cap - Funding contingent on federal appropriations

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy’s Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS) is seeking proposals for the Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) to serve religious and independent schools across New York State. The PDRC will collaborate with NYSED to provide professional development to teachers and leaders in these schools. The contract will be funded by state-level Title II Part A and Title IV Part A funds, contingent on federal appropriations, and will cover a five-year term starting September 1, 2026. Subcontracting is limited to 30% of the total contract budget, and bidders must comply with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) participation goals.

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