Evaluation of a Wage Enhancement Pilot for Early Educators (RFQ)

This Request for Qualification (RFQ) is an open, competitive solicitation for qualified organizations, firms, and/or individual consultants.

TIMELINE

Release Date:
October 29, 2024

Informational Webinar (Online):
November 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Questions Due:
November 12, 2024, no later than 5:00 PM

Response Posted:
On or before November 18, 2024

Deadline for Submission:
December 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM PT

Notice of Intent to Fund:
On or before December 20, 2024

UPDATES/ADDENDA

First 5 Contra Costa reserves the right to make amendments to this solicitation through written addendum. It is the responsibility of applicants to verify, prior to submission, that their application aligns with the latest information and RFQ specifications. We recommend checking the First 5 Funding Opportunities web page periodically for updates and additional information.

DESCRIPTION

First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission seeks qualified organizations, firms, and/or consultants to design and implement a mixed-method evaluation of a county-wide early care and education wage enhancement pilot program.   

First 5 Contra Costa intends to allocate up to $250,000, including expenses for this twenty-four-month (24-month) project with up to two one-year renewals. If renewed, the funding amount available for these services may increase pending First 5 Contra Costa’s bid to secure additional funding. Any renewals will be determined by available funds and the needs of this project at the sole discretion of First 5 thereafter. Costs should be reasonable and well justified.

Evaluation of a Wage Enhancement Pilot for Early Educators Cover Letter

Evaluation of a Wage Enhancement Pilot for Early Educators RFQ

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Applicants must meet the required qualifications outlined in this RFQ. 
  2. Must be in compliance and good standing with all local, county, state, and federal government entities, including but not limited to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), California Secretary of State-Business Programs, and the Franchise Tax Board.
  3. If your entity is required to register with the California Secretary of State, First 5 Contra Costa will verify an “active” status via the California Secretary of State’s website: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/
  4. Satisfactory performance on any contract(s) previously awarded by First 5 Contra Costa. 

Applicants who do not meet the above eligibility requirements will not advance past the initial Phase 1 review and are not eligible for funding.

INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to participate in the informational webinar on November 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM to learn more about the RFQ requirements. The Informational Webinar is recorded and shared on our website for replay:

Informational Webinar Slides (PDF)

Informational Webinar:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

All questions and answers received are compiled and posted on this webpage to ensure that all potential applicants receive the same information. All questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing to Lisa R. Johnson at grantsandcontracts@first5coco.org before 5:00 PM PT on November 12, 2024. 

First 5 Contra Costa reserves the sole right to determine the timing and content of the responses to all questions and requests for additional information. First 5 Contra Costa may respond to individual inquiries and then post replies to all questions by the posting date.

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DEADLINE TO APPLY

First 5 Contra Costa will accept applications until the December 2, 2024, deadline. All proposals must be submitted through our online application portal by 5:00 PM (PST). Please review the RFQ’s Timeline For Selection Process to ensure availability during the application review activities.

HOW TO APPLY

To respond to this RFQ, please submit your online application with all required documents through the online application portal designated by First 5 Contra Costa no later than 5:00 p.m. PT on December 2, 2024

A walk through of how to submit your application will be provided during the informational webinar.

Applicants must submit all required documents specified in the RFQ through this online form by the deadline. It is highly recommended that you print a copy of your application for your records prior to clicking “Submit.” To do this, click “Printer-Friendly Version.” You should review the printed copy prior to submitting the application electronically. In addition, you should ensure that the attachments were successfully uploaded by reviewing the list of attachments included.

Once the online application has been submitted, applicants cannot make edits. All applicants are encouraged to submit applications early. 

CONTACT US

All questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFQ must be submitted via email to Lisa R. Johnson at: grantsandcontracts@first5coco.org