Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000620SL

Early Head Start program services for Missouri Regions 1, 2, and 5

Missouri seeks providers to deliver Early Head Start services in three regions of the state. - Government buyer: State of Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Office of Childhood. Buyer contact named: Nicolle Backes. - Services requested: Program administration and support for eligible pregnant women and families with children under age three in Region 1 (Southeast), Region 2 (Heart of Missouri), and Region 5 (Northwest). - Each region has a minimum enrollment target of 16 children per month; prenatal women may account for no more than 20% of total enrollment. Actual monthly participant quantities and pricing are to be proposed. - Services include child care opportunities, education, family support, health and developmental services, and related program administration. - Notable requirements: Providers must be licensed and comply with Head Start standards, use trauma-informed practices, and meet data-security and HIPAA-related requirements. Existing programs must be operational within 30 days of authorization to proceed; new programs must begin within 30 days and be fully operational within 90 days. - Funding: Available funding for the three regions is $1,189,266.19. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are identified.

Description

The State of Missouri is seeking proposals for Early Head Start Program Services in Regions 1, 2, and 5 on behalf of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The RFP includes requirements for vendors to submit pricing and technical proposal materials, including organizational experience, team qualifications, and methodology and approach. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS; emailed, mailed, couriered, or hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. The stated contract period runs from the effective date of the contract through June 30, 2027.

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