- Org
- Multnomah
- Type
- RFPQ
- Title
- Preschool for All Providers
- Number
- RFPQ-37-2027
- Source
- MULTNOMAH_CO
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1442823
- Open Str
- 9/11/2026, 8:00 AM PDT
- Pdf Text
- 11 September 2026
Preschool for All Providers
The Preschool & Early Learning Division will be selecting Provider Sites to provide the Preschool for All slots and
assist Multnomah County refine program details for this ongoing initiative.
11 September 2026
Open 9/11/2026, 8:00 AM PDT Type Request for Programmatic
Qualifications (RFPQ)
Close 10/12/2026, 4:00 PM PDT Number RFPQ-37-2027
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 10/12/2026, 4:00 PM PDT
11 September 2026
Contacts
Lucas Hoelter
lucas.hoelter@multco.us
Phone +1 503-988-7550 ext. 87550
11 September 2026
Commodity Codes
Commodity Code Description
99070203 Child Care & Development
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For complete Event Description, please refer to Buyer Attachment A - PreSchool Providers
FY28 RFPQ.
This event is for new Providers to the County Preschool for All System. Suppliers who are currently
qualified DO NOT need to reapply through this process.
If your organization is applying for multiple sites that have distinct Tax ID Numbers (TINs) and they
will be receiving individual payments from the County, each location must create a separate profile
and respond as a separate entity.
Event documents are available in Spanish, however all proposal responses must be submitted in
English.
Para obtener la descripción completa del evento, consulte el Anexo A del comprador -
Proveedores de servicios del programa Preescolar para Todos.
IMPORTANT: Suppliers who do not currently have access to the Multco Marketplace Supplier Portal will need to complete
the "MMP Supplier Access Request Form". In order to allow the County sufficient time to review your request, the MMP
Supplier Access Request form should be completed no fewer than 5 days prior to the Sourcing Event closing date.
Description
Required to View Event
Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
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1. Proposer/Bidder agrees to receive all correspondence electronically and are responsible for keeping their
supplier portal updated with current contact information.
2. CONFIDENTIALITY - Please read the statutory requirements in the prerequisite link.
3. Please review the statements in this certification regarding Assurances, Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters and Certification Regarding Conflict of Interest.
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Buyer Attachments
1. How to Complete and Submit a Response to a Sourcing Event - MMP Supplier Guide
2. Procedural Instructions_Proposals 04_02_2024.pdf
3. Buyer_Attachment_A_-_PreSchool_Providers_FY28_RFPQ_2.pdf
4. Buyer Attachment B - Evaluation Questions and Criteria.pdf
5. Buyer Attachment C - Performance Measures.pdf
6. Buyer Attachment D - PFA Preschool Site Questionnaire Form (1).pdf
7. el Anexo A del comprador - Proveedores de servicios del programa Preescolar para Todos.pdf
8. Span_Attachment B - Evaluation Questions and Criteria (1).docx.pdf
9. Span_Buyer Attachment C - Performance Measures (1).docx.pdf
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0. Span_Buyer Attachment D - PFA Preschool Site Questionnaire Form (1).docx (1).pdf
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1. SAMPLE General Services Agreement.pdf
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2. Sample Exhibit 2 - Insurance Requirements.pdf
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1.1: Company Certification Information - This section is not scored
Instructions:
1.1.1 State of Incorporation
1.1.2 Date of Incorporation
1.1.3
ASSURANCES - Proposer attests that Proposer is either a non-resident proposer or a
resident proposer (as described in Representation and Certification Prerequisite and
ORS 279A.120) of the State of _________ and has not discriminated against any
minority, women, or emerging small business enterprises certified under ORS 200.055
or a business enterprise that is owned or controlled by or that employs a disabled
veteran as defined in ORS 408.225 in obtaining any required subcontracts, in
accordance with ORS 279A.110. Enter state of residency here:
1.1.4 Where Proposer is unable to certify to any of the statements in Proposer Representations and
Certifications of the Prerequisite, Proposer shall provide an explanation to their offer here.
1.1.5
The Proposer certifies to the best of its knowledge and believes that neither it nor any of its
principal participants and agents has or has had the following relationships with the specific
firm(s)/individual(s), identified in this sourcing event, which may be determined to be an
organizational conflict of interest. I understand that based on the information provided by
Proposer, Multnomah County may exclude the Proposer from further consideration and may
withdraw its selection if the real or apparent organizational conflict of interest cannot be avoided or
mitigated. Proposer further certifies that the degree and extent of the relationship of the Proposer
with these named firm(s)/individual(s) will be fully disclosed:
1.1.6 Upload additional explanation as needed
1.1.7 Name of person submitting the Proposal:
1.1.8 Title of person submitting the Proposal:
1.1.9 I represent that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age.
1.1.10 I represent that the printing of my name and the submittal of a Proposal is intended to
authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as my manual signature.
1.1.11 I represent that I am either authorized to bind the Proposer, or that I am submitting the
Proposal on behalf of and at the direction of the Proposer's representative authorized to
contractually bind the Proposer.
1.1.12 I represent that the Proposer and/or its applicable representative(s) has reviewed the
information contained in this Proposal and that the information submitted is accurate.
Group 2.1: Programmatic Questions (75%)
Instructions:
2.1.1 Q2.1.1 Provider Experience and Strengths – (15% of group 1)
Please describe how long your program has been operating preschool. Please share
the strengths of your program and your vision for high-quality preschool.
2.1.2
Q2.1.2. Priority Populations – (25% of group 1)
Please share which Preschool for All priority populations your organization currently
has the capacity and skills to partner with and why. Please describe the support and
training your organization would need to partner with the remaining priority populations
on the list.
2.1.3
Q2.1.3. Cultural & Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom – (20% of group 1)
Are you currently or have you recently (in the last two years) cared for children who
speak languages other than English at home or who have a different cultural
background from staff and program leadership? Please describe how you incorporate
children’s home language and culture into the classroom. If you are a program that
serves a specific cultural community, please share how you tailor services to meet that
community’s needs.
2.1.4
Q2.1.4. Inclusion & Retention - (15% of group 1)
Are you currently or have you recently (in the last two years) cared for children who
have developmental delays and disabilities? Are you currently or have you recently (in
the last two years) cared for children who exhibit challenging behavior? Please
describe your program’s inclusion and retention plan or policy for children in your care.
2.1.5 Q2.1.5 Daily Program Schedule – (15% of group 1)
Please describe your program’s daily schedule and include an explanation of each of
the activities.
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2.1.6
Q2.1.6 Employment Related Day Care/Financial Assistance for Families – (10% of
group 1)
Please describe your experience serving families with lower incomes. Are you currently
accepting Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) payments from the state?
If you accept ERDC, how long have you been accepting ERDC? How many families
utilizing ERDC do you estimate that you served in the past two calendar years?
If you have not historically accepted ERDC payments, please describe in detail why
your organization has not utilized ERDC in the past and describe your financial
assistance policies and support for families.
Group 2.2: Responsible Business Practice Questions (25%)
Instructions:
2.2.1
Q2.2.1. Environmental Health & Safety – (30% of group 2)
Are you currently licensed by the State of Oregon Office of Child Care? If yes, please
provide your license number. If you aren’t currently licensed, please describe your
current practices around each of these elements: Health & Safety planning and
training/certifications, Criminal Background Checks, and Child Abuse Reporting
Requirements.
2.2.2
Q2.2.2. Staff Lived Experience & Family Engagement- (45% of group 2)
Please describe how the lived experience of program leadership and staff informs your
program’s ability to partner with diverse families. How does your program meaningfully
engage with and listen to Black, Indigenous, and Families of Color?
2.2.3
Q2.2.3. Staff Support & Workforce Development – (25% of group 2)
Please describe your organization’s policies, supports and practices that provide a
positive work environment for early educators. Please include staff benefits and other
workforce development supports that you offer.
Group 2.3: Labor Harmony (not scored)
Instructions:
2.3.1
Q2.3.1. Labor Harmony Agreement The County values agencies that work to prevent
labor disputes, which may lead to work stoppages or adversely impact the ability of our
programs to achieve intended outcomes. Please indicate if your Agency is committed to
avoiding labor disputes that disrupt services by checking the appropriate box. (yes/no)
2.3.2 Q2.3.2. Labor Harmony Policies If your organization has standard practices and policies that
uphold this principle, such as a labor harmony agreement or a collective bargaining agreement,
please attach with your submission as a separate file. (File upload)
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
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99070203 - Child Care & Development
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- Close Str
- 10/12/2026, 4:00 PM PDT
- Contact Name
- Lucas Hoelter
- Description
- The Preschool & Early Learning Division will be selecting Provider Sites to provide the Preschool for All slots and assist Multnomah County refine program details for this ongoing initiative.
- Contact Email
- lucas.hoelter@multco.us
- Categorized By
- llm-nc
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
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