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DOE Seeks UPK Providers PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 13 January 2010 19:20

New York City Department of Education (DOE) is seeking providers for the implementation of Universal Prekindergarten Programs in New York City districts with a high need for prekindergarten seats.

This proposal seeks vendors who can provide a half day program (2.5 hours per day between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, 5 days per week for 180 days of the school year plus 4 professional development days). A successful proposal submitted by eligible early childhood providers will be used by a Borough to award a non-exclusive requirements contract to an early childhood provider who demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirements of the New York City Department of Education’s Universal Prekindergarten Program goals, objectives and regulations.

The term of the contract will be July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013 with an option for extensions of two (2) additional one-year periods or one (1) additional period of two (2) years.

Vendors with existing contracts with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) for child care and/or Head Start contracts may not respond to this Request for Proposal.

Copies of the RFP are available at the DOE Vendor Portal Website.

A pre-proposal conference will be held on January 25th.  Proposals are due March 1st.

 

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Truth Haqq
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It appears vendors with existing ACS contracts are not the only potential vendors excluded from submitting a proposal. DoE has said any community-based organization with separate contracts for service delivery for 4 year-olds, separate from ACS and paid for completely with other funding is what they term "affiliated with ACS" (although only as they share the name of a same sponsor) and are barred from submitting.

How long has New York City DoE been in the business of deciding between which children deserve a chance at enhancement to their educations? What's the basis for this determination? Who will be held accountable?
If it isn't illegal, and I'm not certain it isn't yet, it certainly seems immoral.
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Eleanor McGee
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I do not understand why DOE is excluding current UPK providers as responders to this RFP. If the purpose is to extend this essential program into communities where it is now absent, ALL early chidlhood providers should be encouraged to submit.
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