R1188: Degree and Certification Services for Teachers and Teacher Candidates (For Private Colleges and Universities)

The New York City Department of Education is soliciting 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, with three service components: (1) Alternative certification programs for teacher candidates; (2) Supplementary, extension, and advanced certification programs for current teachers; and (3) Traditional pathway pipeline initiatives. Vendors may submit proposals for any single component, but components 2 or 3 require a paired component. Contracts will be awarded on a multi‑vendor basis for a six‑year term, with services expected to start around June 2019. • Target audience: private higher‑education institutions with accredited teacher‑education programs. • Scope includes curriculum design, delivery, and support for full‑time teachers enrolled in coursework. • Flexible proposal options allow vendors to pursue one, two, or all three components, but dependent components cannot be submitted alone. • No fixed submission deadline; the RFP remains open indefinitely, allowing ongoing vendor participation.