City of New Haven - FY 2026-2027 Extended School Hours Programming Home Visiting RFQ - 2027-RFQ-406
City of New HavenCity · New Haven, CT- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Loribeth Rodriquez
- (475) 220-1491
The 30-second brief
The City of New Haven Youth, Family, and Community Engagement Department seeks community-based organizations to provide extended school hours programming and home visiting services for the 2026-2027 School Year under project 2027-RFQ-406. Scope includes school-based and community-based after-school programming, out-of-school time enrichment programs, summer and vacation break programs, and family engagement services in New Haven, CT. Submissions are due by November 24, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal Zoom meeting on November 9, 2026, and question deadline on November 17, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize experience, ability to satisfy requirements, length of time in business, and structure and staffing plan.
School-Based After-School Programming, Community-Based After-School Programming, Out-of-School Time Enrichment Programs, Family Engagement
Experience (25%), Ability to Satisfy Requirements (25%), Length of time in Business and Providing Services/Assistance to Community (25%), Structure and Staffing Plan (25%)
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Summary
The City of New Haven Youth, Family, and Community Engagement Department seeks community-based organizations to provide extended school hours programming and home visiting services for the 2026-2027 School Year under project 2027-RFQ-406.
Scope includes school-based and community-based after-school programming, out-of-school time enrichment programs, summer and vacation break programs, and family engagement services in New Haven, CT. Submissions are due by November 24, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal Zoom meeting on November 9, 2026, and question deadline on November 17, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize experience, ability to satisfy requirements, length of time in business, and structure and staffing plan.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience (25%), Ability to Satisfy Requirements (25%), Length of time in Business and Providing Services/Assistance to Community (25%), Structure and Staffing Plan (25%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- School-Based After-School Programming
- Community-Based After-School Programming
- Out-of-School Time Enrichment Programs
- Family Engagement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Disclosure Form
- Statement of Qualifications
- Employee Demographic Form
- Three References
- Signed addenda
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newhavenct
- Scope location
- New Haven, CT
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of New Haven?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/newhavenct. For questions, contact Loribeth Rodriquez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of New Haven in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Loribeth Rodriquez at (475) 220-1491. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: School-Based After-School Programming, Community-Based After-School Programming, Out-of-School Time Enrichment Programs, Family Engagement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience (25%), Ability to Satisfy Requirements (25%), Length of time in Business and Providing Services/Assistance to Community (25%), Structure and Staffing Plan (25%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of New Haven?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 24, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Disclosure Form, Statement of Qualifications, Employee Demographic Form, Three References, signed addenda. Review the full document from City of New Haven for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New Haven, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.