Description
This formal RFP seeks a vendor to design, manage, and evaluate the “Closing the Achievement Gap” (CTAG) program for at‑risk high‑school students across Cuyahoga County. The County expects a comprehensive curriculum, recruitment and identification methods, field‑trip coordination, rigorous data tracking, and regular reporting over a two‑year contract period. The procurement was conducted through an open competition, with an original proposal deadline of July 9 2021 later extended to July 23 2021 via Addendum 1. The contract runs from January 1 2022 through December 31 2023, with potential extensions based on performance and funding. No vendor name or contract value is disclosed in the supplied files.
• Scope: program design, student recruitment, case management (Linkage Coordinators), exposure trips, data collection, evaluation, and reporting.
• Requirements: staffing qualifications, detailed budget submission, multiple insurance coverages, and compliance with Ohio and County regulations.
• Timeline: RFP issued June 7 2021, pre‑proposal conference June 16 2021, final proposal due July 23 2021, contract start Jan 1 2022.