DEGREE AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR TEACHERS AND TEACHER CANDIDATES (FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES)

The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) is seeking proposals from accredited private colleges and universities to deliver teacher certification and degree programs that prepare high‑quality teachers for NYC public schools. The solicitation is open‑ended and will result in multiple six‑year contracts covering three service components: (1) alternative certification programs for teacher candidates, (2) supplementary/advanced certification for current teachers, and (3) traditional pathway pipeline initiatives. Vendors may bid on any single component, but components 2 or 3 require a second component bid. The award will be a requirements‑type contract, allowing NYCDOE to draw on multiple vendors over the contract term. • Provide accredited teacher‑certification coursework (alternative, supplemental, and traditional pathways) delivered flexibly for full‑time teachers. • Services must align with NYCDOE curriculum outcomes and be scalable across the city’s public‑school system. • Contracts are for up to six years, with the solicitation posted 4/10/2019 and proposals due 10/5/2026. • Vendors must be able to support both degree‑granting (bachelor’s, master’s) and certification tracks, including innovative/alternative routes. • The procurement emphasizes MWBE participation and equal opportunity for all qualified vendors.