Implementation of Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance in Target Districts and Identified Schools

The RFP and other documents will be posted to the NYSED website .

The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) Office of Accountability is seeking proposals from vendor organizations with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to supply consultants that will provide district and school-based technical assistance in Target Districts and schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI); provide professional development to educational leaders across the state; and help develop capacity for continuous improvement within the field. Target Districts use the Department’s technical assistance and continuous improvement resources to complete a District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and any necessary School Comprehensive Education Plans. The Department’s Continuous Improvement website provides more detailed information regarding the Continuous Improvement resources established by the Department.

Subcontracting will be limited to thirty percent (30%) of the total contract budget. Subcontracting is defined as non-employee direct personal services and related incidental expenses, including travel.

NYSED will award one (1) contract pursuant to this RFP. The contract resulting from this RFP will be for a term anticipated to begin September 1, 2024, and to end August 31, 2029.

Bidders are required to comply with NYSED’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) participation goals for this RFP through one of three methods. Compliance methods are discussed in detail in the Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Participation Goals section below.