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RFP #21-016A

Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments Phase 2 – Professional Learning Module Development and Implementation


Recent Updates

Last Updated on September 24, 2021:

RFP Documents

Application in PDF Adobe PDF | Application in Word Word document
Edits and revisions from the previous RFP issued on May 10, 2021
Cost Proposal Worksheet Excel
Submission Documents Word document
Appendix R: New York State Education Department’s Data Privacy AppendixAdobe PDF
Questions and Answers for RFP #21-016A (Reissue) Adobe PDF – Posted 9/24/21
Questions and Answers for the previous RFP issued 5/10/21 (RFP #21-016) Adobe PDF – Posted 6/10/21

Overview

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking proposals for the development and dissemination of professional learning experiences (PLEs). The PLEs will be designed for field-based implementation led by trained professionals. The contractor retained under this RFP will develop and lead a training program on PLE implementation and develop and propose criteria for NYSED to approve qualified entities and/or individuals to deliver PLEs and wraparound services (e.g., peer-to-peer support networks, coaching, mentoring, professional learning communities). At the close of the training program, NYSED will approve qualified entities and/or individuals to deliver ongoing PLEs and wraparound services to the field.

Subcontracting

Subcontracting will be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the total contract budget. Subcontracting is defined as non-employee direct personal services and related incidental expenses, including travel.

Terms of Contract

NYSED will award one contract pursuant to this RFP. The contract resulting from this RFP will be for a term anticipated to begin February 1, 2022 and to end July 30, 2023. One optional one-year no-cost extension may be granted if timelines must shift, dependent on approval from USDOE.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE)

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.

Service Area

Statewide

Mandatory Requirements

See Mandatory Requirements section of the RFP.

RFP Components

Components contained in RFP Proposal #21-016A are as follows:

  1. Description of Services to Be Performed
  2. Submission
  3. Evaluation Criteria and Method of Award
  4. Assurances
  5. Submission Documents (separate document)

Questions and Answers and Notice of Intent (NOI)

Questions and Answers for RFP #21-016A (Reissue) Adobe PDF – Posted 9/24/21

Questions and Answers for the previous RFP issued 5/10/21 (RFP #21-016) Adobe PDF – Posted 6/10/21

The Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete proposal by the proposal due date; however, to ensure a timely and thorough review and rating process, NYSED strongly encourages all prospective bidders to submit a NOI. The Notice of Intent is a simple email notice stating your organization’s intent to submit a proposal in response to this RFP. Please also include your organization’s NYS Vendor ID, if applicable. Please send the NOI to trle@nysed.gov.

The following are the designated contacts for this procurement:
Program Matters
Fiscal Matters
M/WBE Matters

Paul Cardettino

Jessica Hartjen

Brian Hackett

Submission Instructions and Due Date

The following documents must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and be received by NYSED no later than October 6, 2021 by 3:00 PM:

  1. Submission Documents labeled Submission Documents – RFP #21-016
  2. Technical Proposal labeled Technical Proposal – RFP #21-016
  3. Cost Proposal labeled Cost Proposal – RFP #21-016
  4. M/WBE Documents labeled M/WBE Documents – RFP #21-016

RFP Documents

Application in PDF Adobe PDF | Application in Word Word document
Cost Proposal Worksheet Excel
Submission Documents Word document
Appendix R: New York State Education Department’s Data Privacy AppendixAdobe PDF
Questions and Answers for RFP #21-016A (Reissue) Adobe PDF – Posted 9/24/21
Questions and Answers for the previous RFP issued 5/10/21 (RFP #21-016) Adobe PDF – Posted 6/10/21

Last Updated: September 24, 2021