Description
This solicitation seeks providers to deliver universal pre‑kindergarten services for approximately 4,000 three‑ to five‑year‑old children across Cuyahoga County, fulfilling the county’s early‑learning mandate. The RFP was issued as a formal request for proposals (RFP #13868 / Event 5101) with a pre‑proposal conference on February 21, 2024 and a bid submission deadline of March 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Submissions could be made either physically to the County’s Department of Purchasing or electronically via the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal. Only vendors listed as “plan holders of record” are guaranteed responsive evaluation, and duplicate submissions are deemed non‑responsive. The contract has been awarded (status “Awarded”) with a total award value of $60,000, though the winning vendor’s identity is not disclosed in the available documents. Key points include:
• Scope: Provide universal Pre‑K classroom instruction, curriculum, and related services for thousands of preschool‑age children.
• Submission options: Physical delivery to 2079 East 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44115, or electronic upload to the Supplier Portal by the deadline.
• Eligibility: Must be a plan holder of record; non‑plan‑holder bids may be rejected.
• Award: Contract awarded (amount $60,000) though vendor details are omitted.