Carlsbad Municipal Schools is seeking proposals for the management and operation of a licensed child care facility serving its employees and Eddy County. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with options for three additional one-year renewals. The selected contractor must obtain and maintain ECECD licensure, operate a safe and developmentally appropriate program, accept child care assistance, and strive for high-quality designation. The contractor will be responsible for all operational aspects, including staffing, billing, and compliance with ECECD regulations. CMS may provide facility use and utilities at no or reduced cost during the first year, after which the contractor will be responsible for rent and utilities. Offerors must submit a business plan demonstrating financial sustainability. Proposals are due August 11, 2026.
Proposals are due on August 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Early submission is strongly recommended. proposal due date offerors mountain time august 11, 2026 @2: 00 pm
The contractor will be responsible for all family billing, collections, payment plans, subsidies, and parent account management. They must accept New Mexico Child Care Assistance universal child care payments. The contractor shall be responsible for all family billing, collections, payment plans, subsidies, and parent account management.
The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the RFP, including experience, qualifications, licensing history, program quality, business plan, and financial sustainability. This contract shall be awarded to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the rfp.
Offerors must be qualified third-party operators with experience in operating licensed child care programs, ECECD compliance, and financial sustainability. solicit sealed proposals from qualified third-party operators
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Failure to adhere to communication prohibitions, submit proposals after the deadline, fail to meet mandatory requirements, or knowingly render an erroneous disclosure can lead to disqualification or termination. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in disqualification of the offerors proposal.
