The Elk Grove Unified School District issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for child care and development providers, and after evaluating the proposals from three vendors, the District intends to award the contract to Catalyst Kids. The evaluation team from the Elementary Education Department evaluated the proposals based on the vendors' organizational structure, program design, parent and community involvement, program evaluation, budget and scope of proposal, and success and sustainability. Catalyst Kids offered the best solution, services, and value to provide child care and development provider services to the District.
• The RFP was issued to five firms in the market.
• Three proposals were received by the closing date of October 7, 2021.
• The evaluation team evaluated the proposals based on the vendors' qualifications and scores.
• Catalyst Kids was determined to be the best vendor to meet the District's needs.
• The contract is for child care and development provider services.
• The District's sole purpose in the evaluation process is to determine which vendor is best suited to meet the District's needs.