New York State Contract Reporter #RFA 1223

New York State Solicits Not-for-Profit Agencies to Operate Regional Child Care Support Centers

This opportunity seeks not-for-profit Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies to establish and operate Child Care Support Centers (CCSCs) across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) - Division of Child Care Services and Bureau of Contract Management - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; the focus is on service delivery by CCR&R agencies - The Early Care and Learning Council (ECLC) will provide technical assistance and technology support - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and operation of regional Child Care Support Centers (CCSCs) - Establish and manage substitute pools of qualified, vetted, and trained child care professionals - Recruit, vet, and place substitute caregivers for licensed and registered child care programs - Administer background checks, training verification, and performance monitoring - Provide services at no cost to child care providers - Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations - Submit quarterly reports to OCFS - Obtain and maintain a CCSC operating certificate from OCFS - Quantities and Funding: - Up to four awards (one per OCFS-defined region) - Approximately $625,000 per awardee annually - Total anticipated funding: $12.5 million over five years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only not-for-profit CCR&R agencies currently serving their region are eligible - Services must be provided free to child care providers - CCSCs must comply with all applicable laws and maintain required certifications - ECLC will support with technical assistance and technology

Description

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is soliciting applications from child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies to establish child care support centers (CCSC). These centers will administer regional child care substitute pools to support licensed and registered child care programs by providing qualified substitute caregivers to fill in during staff shortages or absences, ensuring continuity of care for families. Up to four awards will be made statewide, one per OCFS-defined region, with total funding anticipated at $12.5 million over five years, approximately $625,000 annually per awardee. The services will be provided at no cost to child care providers, and CCSCs will receive technical assistance and technology support from the Early Care and Learning Council (ECLC).

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