A School-based Initiative to Address Racial Disparities in School Suspension and Promote Youth Engagement

The Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies to address and reduce ethnic and racial disparities in school discipline and suspension rates within Vermont school districts. The selected bidder will provide services to analyze data, develop and implement a plan, and evaluate processes and outcomes. The contract will be for a period of two years with an option to renew for up to one additional twelve-month period. • The bidder will provide a two-year work plan proposal outlining how to achieve the goals of the project and strategies to achieve them. • The bidder will describe their capabilities and particular experience relevant to the RFP requirements. • The bidder will identify the names of all subcontractors they intend to use and address the background and experience of the subcontractor(s). • The bidder will provide references and letters of support from partners that will be collaborating on the project.