Description
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking a vendor to operate the New York State Center for School Safety Technical Assistance Center. The contractor will provide statewide technical assistance, professional‑development (PD) training, website management, data‑analysis, and limited site‑visit services to help schools meet safety and climate requirements. The effort runs for a five‑year period (January 1 2026 – December 31 2030) and requires a physical NY‑state office, quarterly progress reporting, and adherence to a 30 % subcontracting limit.
• Deliver eight unique PD events per year (minimum one per month) for school personnel and related stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and curate publicly‑accessible web‑based resources; all content must be NYSED‑approved before posting.
• Conduct 5‑10 site visits annually (including at least one visit to any Persistently Dangerous school, if designated) and provide technical assistance and data‑evaluation support.
• Submit quarterly progress reports to trigger quarterly state‑voucher payments; manage subcontractors and MWBE participation within the 30 % cap.