Indiana Department of Administration #000610000087934

Indiana RFI for On-Site Childcare Center Operation at Government Center

The Indiana Department of Administration is seeking information from qualified, licensed childcare providers for the potential establishment and operation of an on-site childcare center at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Administration, Procurement Division, Indiana Government Center - Scope of Services: - Operation and management of a licensed, high-quality, affordable childcare center - Serves children aged 6 weeks to 5 years (pre-kindergarten) - Center to operate Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding state holidays - Provider responsible for all staffing, curriculum, tuition management, compliance, and daily operations - Provider must supply all furnishings and equipment; State provides physical space and utilities - Requirements: - Full licensure and compliance with Indiana childcare regulations - Adherence to staff-to-child ratios, background checks, and health/safety standards - Ability to process state-subsidized childcare payments - Submission of educational philosophy, staff recruitment/retention strategies, and tuition models - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI - The RFI is for information gathering only and will inform a future competitive solicitation

Description

The State of Indiana is seeking information from qualified, licensed childcare providers to establish and operate a high-quality, affordable on-site childcare center within the State Government Center complex. This initiative aims to support state employees by addressing childcare challenges to improve employee retention and productivity. The RFI seeks operational insights, best practices, and capability statements to help define the scope, tuition models, and space requirements. The center is intended to serve children from six weeks to five years old, operating Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding state holidays. The selected vendor will be responsible for full operation and licensure compliance.

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