Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified, Ohio‑licensed provider to deliver 24/7 short‑term emergency child‑care services for children and youth (ages 0‑21) placed in the custody of Cuyahoga County’s Division of Children and Family Services. The provider must be able to care for COVID‑19 positive or exposed children, accommodate special‑needs populations, and maintain compliance with Ohio Administrative Code standards for nutrition, safety, hygiene, and staffing. The contract is a cost‑reimbursement agreement with a base period of one year (Feb 1 2021‑Jan 31 2022) and the possibility of two additional one‑year extensions. Proposals were due November 2 2020, with a pre‑proposal conference on October 19 2020. The County expects detailed pricing (hourly/daily per‑diem rates), a robust tracking and reporting system, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Scope: 24 / 7 emergency child‑care, including COVID‑19 quarantine, for up to a county‑wide capacity of children in DCFS custody.
• Contract type: Cost‑reimbursement with optional one‑year extensions (up to three years total).
• Evaluation: Weighted scoring across scope, management, capacity, quality assurance, and budget narrative – not lowest‑price award.
• Requirements: Licensed provider, full insurance (WC, CGL, Auto, Professional Liability, Umbrella, Cyber), financial statements, non‑collusion affidavit, and detailed budget narrative.