New York State Contract Reporter #RFP 131

NYSED Seeks Operation of Two Technical Assistance Resource Centers for 21st CCLC

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to establish and operate two Technical Assistance Resource Centers (TARCs) to support 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) subgrantees across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Education Department (NYSED), Contract Administration Unit - Contact: Karen Somide, Contract Management Specialist - Scope of Work: - Establish and operate two TARCs: one for New York City, one for the Rest of State (ROS) - Provide technical assistance, professional development, monitoring, and data support to 21st CCLC subgrantees - Support approximately 150 subgrantees at 402 sites, serving over 70,000 students - Services Requested: - Operation of two Technical Assistance Resource Centers (2 total) - No specific products or OEMs are required; this is a services-focused opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Bidders may apply for one or both contracts but must submit separate proposals for each - Subcontracting is capped at 30% of the total contract budget - Participation goals for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) - Bidders must demonstrate organizational capacity, qualified staffing, and independence from current 21st CCLC subgrantees - Prior Awardee: - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, Binghamton University, is noted as a previous awardee for a similar contract

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to establish and operate two Technical Assistance Resource Centers (TARCs) to support 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) subgrantees through technical assistance, professional development, monitoring, and data support to improve program quality and student outcomes. One TARC will serve New York City subgrantees and the other will serve Rest of State (ROS). Bidders may pursue both contracts but must submit separate proposals for each TARC. Currently, 150 subgrantees operate at 402 sites serving over 70,000 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Subcontracting is limited to 30% of the total contract budget. NYSED will award 2 contracts for a term from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.

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