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Grant Opportunity ID
CFS01-InfTod-2018
Agency
Office of Children & Family Services
Grant Opportunity
RFP#2018-09 Infant/Toddler Regional Services
Contact Name
Warren Hamilton
Contact Email
RFP@ocfs.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
OCFS is pleased to announce the funding opportunity for Infant/Toddler (I/T) Regional Services. These services are described in this RFP for the purpose of awarding contracts to qualified not-for-profit organizations that demonstrate the ability to provide the services as described herein.

These services will be funded to address, on a statewide basis, the unique and special needs of the I/T population. Contracts will be awarded in each of the seven regions across the state. Lead agencies will develop and coordinate I/T services in partnership with OCFS. Lead agencies will be expected to collaborate with Child Care Resource and Referral Centers (CCR&Rs) within each of their corresponding regions. I/T Regional Services will be provided to promote an understanding of the importance of, and strategies for improving, the quality of care for infants and toddlers. Services will include providing technical assistance to providers on best practices in serving infants and toddlers, assisting providers in addressing issues that have been identified in their program(s) as of importance to the I/T population, working with providers as they develop new I/T care, promoting and facilitating child care staffing to obtain specialized training in serving the I/T population, and making available I/T information on best practices in various mediums to the child care provider community.

Please note: The RFP has been amended on March 19, 2018 to reflect a correction to the contract term end date and a new proposal submission deadline of March 28, 2018 by 3:00 PM ET.
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
March 28, 2018 / 03:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateWednesday, May 2, 2018
Anticipated Initial Contract Length5 Years
Total Funding Available$1,100,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)
NarrativeMaximum award amounts per region can be found in attachment 2.
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateWednesday, February 28, 2018
Questions and Answers NarrativeAll questions and requests for clarification, or to report errors or omissions in the procurement process, of this RFP should cite the particular RFP section and paragraph number and must be submitted via email (preferred) at RFP@ocfs.ny.gov, or by hard copy mail to the director of contracts no later than the deadline for submission of written questions specified in Section 1.2 Calendar of Events. Questions received after the deadline for posting responses to written questions may not be answered. The comprehensive list of questions and responses will be posted in the solicitation announcement in the New York State Grants Gateway System (“GGS” or “Grants Gateway”) the NYS Contract Reporter and the OCFS website on the date specified in Section 1.2 Calendar of Events.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeUpload
Questions and Answers Posting Date3/7/2018 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit
Target Population(s)Age - Children
Service Area(s) Family Supports
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