Preschool Provider Sites

The Preschool & Early Learning Division of Multnomah County is seeking Pilot Sites to provide Preschool for All slots and assist in refining program details for this ongoing initiative. The contract involves providing child care and development services, with a focus on serving diverse families and providing high-quality preschool education. The contract requires vendors to have experience in providing preschool services, as well as the ability to partner with diverse families and provide support for children with developmental delays and disabilities. The contract also requires vendors to have a plan for inclusion and retention of children in their care. • The contract is for a Request for Programmatic Qualifications (RFPQ) and is open to new providers or those with contracts that are set to expire on or before October 1, 2024. • The contract requires vendors to submit a proposal that includes information about their program's experience and strengths, as well as their ability to partner with diverse families and provide high-quality preschool education. • The contract also requires vendors to provide information about their staff's lived experience and how it informs their program's ability to partner with diverse families. • The contract involves a scoring system, with points awarded for programmatic questions, responsible business practice questions, and other factors. • The contract requires vendors to have a labor harmony agreement or collective bargaining agreement in place. • The contract involves a service line item for child care and development services.