The Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a daycare operator to manage and operate a center in accordance with federal, state, and local licensing and operational requirements. The successful proposer was expected to provide a high-quality program guided by the accreditation standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The RFP was cancelled, and no contract was awarded. Key aspects of the RFP included:
• The requirement for the daycare operator to have high-quality business practices and a track record of integrity in client relationships.
• The expectation of achieving or exceeding goals for strong parent partnership, high-quality curriculum, and professional program practices.
• The requirement for the daycare operator to comply with all federal, state, and local licensing and operational requirements.
• The availability of documents related to the RFP, including the RFP document, addenda, and local preference affidavit.