Early Head Start Program Services

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking providers to administer Early Head Start services for pregnant women and families with children under age three in three Missouri regions, with annual funding of up to $1,189,266.19.

Missouri > Office of Administration > Division of Purchasing > Department of Elementary and Secondary Education


General
Open
Nov 24, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 02:17 PM
$1,189,266.19
8 months base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
nicolle.backes@oa.mo.gov
+15737515341
301 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO, USA
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Description

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks contractors to administer Early Head Start services in Regions 1, 2, and 5. Services are for pregnant women and eligible families with children under age three, and include full-day child care five days per week, year-round, through licensed child care facilities or local education agencies. The program must provide early childhood development and parent education, family support and case management, health and mental health services, home visits as needed, and coordination with community providers. Contractors may use qualified licensed child care providers as subcontractors. Proposals must demonstrate the required organizational experience and qualified leadership and working teams, and explain the proposed service methodology for each region. The solicitation requests three past-performance case studies and technical responses covering program approach, eligibility and enrollment, performance, and team qualifications. The maximum available annual funding for these three regions is $1,189,266.19. The contract period runs from its effective date through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals.

Classification Codes
NAICS624410Child Care Services
PSCG099Other Social Services
Smart Codes
early head start servicesinfant toddler child carefamily support services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 24, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • Liability insurance
  • General liability
  • Other non-professional liability
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
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