Washington Electronic Business Solution #20260496

Sole Source Management of Imagination Library of Washington Program

This opportunity involves the continued management of the Imagination Library of Washington, an early learning initiative providing free books to young children: - Government Buyer: - Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Washington - OEMs and Vendors: - United Ways of the Pacific Northwest (contracted manager) - Dolly Parton Imagination Library (program originator/brand) - Products/Services Requested: - Ongoing administration and management of the Imagination Library of Washington - Service includes mailing free, age-appropriate books monthly to children from birth to age five - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source contract for continued management of an established statewide book gifting program - Program must ensure all registered children receive books at no cost to their families - Emphasis on early childhood literacy and universal access regardless of family income

Description

OSPI intends to award a sole source contract to United Ways of the Pacific Northwest for continued management of the Imagination Library of Washington. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is an early learning, book gifting program that provides free, age-appropriate, high-quality books to children ages zero to five regardless of family income. Books are mailed monthly to all registered children at no cost to the child's family.

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