TO PROVIDE SENSORY ROOMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Erie County is seeking nonprofit, education, or public‑library organizations to design, furnish, and operate sensory integration rooms for children and youth (ages 0‑21) across high‑need neighborhoods and rural areas. The selected vendor must provide a fully equipped, publicly accessible space that includes calming and stimulating sensory items, comply with anti‑discrimination policies, and submit monthly reports. Funding is reimbursable and ranges from $10,000 to $31,000 per award, with indirect costs capped at 15 % and a mandatory $300 staff‑training allocation. The project must be completed by September 30 2026, and the rooms must remain operational for two years thereafter. • Design and installation of a sensory room meeting specified item categories (lighting, sound, tactile, olfactory, comfort). • Public access requirement; no ticketed entry. • Deliverables include training, reporting, and two‑year maintenance plan. • Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, education entities, or public libraries serving Erie County residents.