Early Childhood, Office of - Early Start CT Expansion Endowment RFA - 33723 (2025)
Office of Early Childhood | State of ConnecticutState · Hartford, CT- Due
- Dec 17, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 26, 2025
- Duration
- 18 months
- Primary contact
- OEC
- (860) 500-4544
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Summary
The Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is releasing this RFA to provide early childhood education programs the opportunity to apply for Early Start CT funding.
Funded by the Early Childhood Education Endowment, the project supports the expansion of Early Start CT for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (January 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) with a minimum award of $13,000,000 per year over an 18-month period. Eligible early care and education programs can apply for state-funded spaces for eligible families to improve equitable access to affordable, high-quality care and education in Connecticut. Applications are due by December 17, 2025, with vendor Q&A open until December 9, 2025.
- Submit to
- https://early-start-ct-application.oec.ct.gov/EarlyStartExpansion/Attestation
- Scope location
- Hartford, CT
- Reported agency
- Early Childhood, Office of
Questions about this RFEI
How do I respond to this RFEI from Office of Early Childhood | State of Connecticut?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 17, 2025. Submissions should be delivered to: https://early-start-ct-application.oec.ct.gov/EarlyStartExpansion/Attestation. For questions, contact OEC.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFEI?
Most government agencies, including Office of Early Childhood | State of Connecticut 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 RFEI 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 OEC at (860) 500-4544. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Office of Early Childhood | State of Connecticut?
All active and historical solicitations from Office of Early Childhood | State of Connecticut are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Office of Early Childhood | State of Connecticut regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 18 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFEI?
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. Review the full document from Office of Early Childhood | State of Connecticut for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hartford, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
