2021-06 Afterschool Programming

Bid/RFP Status:

Awarded

Bid/RFP Due Date:

Monday, August 30, 2021 - 6:00pm

Bid/RFP Reference Number:

2021-06

The Children’s Trust of Alachua County is intending to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) on August 18, 2021 for afterschool programming in Alachua County. The information below includes a proposed scope of services, an estimated funding allocation, and a proposed timeline.

Proposed Scope of Services:
Target Population
Quality of Afterschool programming
Service Locations
Scheduling, Frequency, and Duration
Site Profile and Budget
Staffing
Data Collection

Estimated Funding Allocation for Afterschool Programming
TBD

Afterschool Programming RFP - Questions & Answers

Proposed Timeline:
The dates in the following table are only estimates and are provided to illustrate the current expectations for timing of actions related to the RFP.

Key actions	Estimate dates
Release solicitation and begin Cone of Silence	August 18, 2021
Bidder’s conference and application training	August 20, 2021 9 AM to 10:30 AM -Bidders’ Conference 11 AM to 12 PM Application Training
Last day to submit written questions	August 23, 2021
Final response to all written questions posted	August 24, 2021
Application Submission Deadline	August 25, 2021 6:00 PM
Application Review Period	August 26-August 30, 2021
Funding recommendation released; end Cone of Silence	September 3, 2021
The Children’s Trust of Alachua County Board Meeting review funding recommendations	September 13, 2021
Appeal review 5-day period if needed	September 14, 2021
Contract negotiations begin	September 15, 2021
Contracts begin	October 1, 2021