Description
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is soliciting proposals to establish two five‑year Technical Assistance Resource Centers (TARCs) that will provide technical assistance, professional development, data‑support coordination, and conference planning for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) sub‑grantees across New York City (NYC) and the Rest of State (ROS). One contract will serve NYC sub‑grantees and the other will serve ROS sub‑grantees; both contracts share the same performance period (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2031). Bidders must staff a Director (1 FTE) and at least four Program Specialists (including a Data Specialist), develop and maintain a statewide CCLC website (ROS TARC), conduct a minimum of 18 site‑monitoring visits per year, produce technical‑assistance reports, and organize annual fall and spring conferences. The procurement includes a 30 % subcontracting limit and a mandatory 30 % MWBE participation goal (17 % MBE / 13 % WBE). Submissions are electronic via NYSED’s HighQ portal and must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 18 2026.
• Two separate contracts (NYC TARC & ROS TARC) – 5‑year term, Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2031
• Required staffing: 1 Director + 4 Program Specialists (incl. Data Specialist) per TARC
• Core deliverables: technical‑assistance visits (≥10 % of sub‑grantees annually), 18 site‑monitoring visits/year, quarterly/annual reporting, statewide website (ROS lead), fall & spring conferences, data‑support coordination
• Budget: cost‑reimbursement contract; subcontracting ≤ 30 % of total; MWBE participation ≥ 30 % of contract value
• Submission deadline: June 18 2026, electronic via NYSED HighQ portal
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Contact
Princella Learry(Program Matters)