San Mateo Opengov #291812

San Mateo County solicitation for center-based child care and subsidy gap funding

San Mateo County is seeking licensed child care providers to serve eligible families through center-based care and subsidy gap funding. - Government buyer: County of San Mateo, Human Services Agency (HSA), Employment Services branch. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or specific vendors are named. California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is referenced as the source of licensing and subsidy requirements, not as a vendor. - Requested services: Provide safe, reliable, developmentally appropriate center-based child care at facilities located in San Mateo County for eligible families, including low-income families and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. - County funding may cover the gap between a provider’s customary rate and other assistance, or eligible costs when no other assistance is available, subject to applicable Regional Market Rate (RMR) limits. - Providers must verify other assistance and avoid duplicate payment for the same costs. - Provider requirements: At least three years of continuous child care experience; good-standing CDSS Community Care Licensing Division licensure; current or immediate ability to accept subsidies; and compliance with applicable eligibility, licensing, safety, staffing, recordkeeping, and mandated-reporter requirements. - Administration and reporting: Coordinate subsidies and scholarships, maintain enrollment and attendance records, communicate with families, and submit quarterly program reports and documented financial invoices. A separate fee proposal must provide facility details, rates, fees, capacity, estimated children served, and estimated County funding. - Quantities and part numbers: No fixed quantities or product part numbers are specified.

Description

The County of San Mateo seeks proposals from qualified, licensed center-based child care providers located in San Mateo County to provide high-quality care, particularly for low-income families and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. County gap funding may supplement existing subsidies or scholarships, or cover eligible costs when other assistance is unavailable, subject to applicable Regional Market Rate limits and requirements. Providers must meet stated minimum qualifications, coordinate and verify other assistance, prevent duplicate payments, and submit quarterly progress reports and financial invoices. The agreement term is three years, with one County option to extend for up to two additional years; services are expected to begin in January 2027.

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