City of Boston - Boston Pre-K Community-Based Providers - EV00017868 (2026)
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- Primary Contact
- Mary Skipper · (617) 635-6092
- Scope Location
- Boston, MA
- Submission Address
- [email protected]
SUMMARY
Boston Public Schools and the Department of Early Childhood is seeking up to 1,165 seats in Community Based Organizations to offer Boston Pre-K to eligible 3 and 4 (K0 and K1) year old students. As a Boston Pre-K program, providers will offer students schooling for 6.5 hours per day, 180 days per year. While Boston Pre-K is currently seeking suppliers around the city, after reviewing demand data, the district is prioritizing seats in Hyde Park, Mission Hill/Jamaica Plain, and West Roxbury.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Boston Pre-K seats for eligible 3- and 4-year-old students through Community-Based Organizations.
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Mary Skipper.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Boston Pre-K seats for eligible 3- and 4-year-old students through Community-Based Organizations.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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