Rapid Cycle Testing Framework and Implementation Support Services
- Client
- North Carolina
- RFP Number
- ITES-11161
- Posted
- 10/15/2026
- Category
- IT Services (Computer Maintenance and Technical Services)
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc. seeks a qualified consultant to design, implement, and evaluate rapid-cycle testing models for the Smart Start Network within early childhood systems in North Carolina. The selected vendor must administer a structured readiness assessment, co-design a practical testing framework, deliver scalable tools and training, and create evergreen resources to build sustainable, community-driven capacity for offsite execution. Eligible applicants include onshore USA entities such as colleges, universities, research institutions, state and local agencies, private for-profit and nonprofit organizations, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. All proposals must be typed in a 12-point Open Sans font and submitted electronically via email to [email protected] by October 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Interested parties must email questions to the same address by October 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applicants must submit a cost proposal with a total not-to-exceed cost, an overall proposed budget, and a narrative justification, as the buyer has not provided a predetermined budget range. An objective review panel will evaluate complete submissions using a 50-point maximum scale based on organizational background and experience (10 points), proposed staffing model and experience (10 points), and the cost proposal and justification narrative (5 points). Monthly progress reports and deliverable-aligned invoices are required throughout the engagement.
Key solicitation details
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The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc. is seeking a qualified consultant to design, implement, and evaluate a rapid cycle testing framework and provide implementation support for the Smart Start Network. Except where prohibited by law, proposals are invited from colleges, universities, research institutions, state and local agencies, nonprofit and for-profit private organizations, corporations, and sole proprietorships.
- Issued by
- The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
- RFP Release Date
- October 5, 2026
- Questions due
- October 9, 2026 by 5:00 PM (ET)
- Answers to submitted questions posted
- October 13, 2026 by 5:00 PM ET
- Proposals due
- October 23, 2026 by 5:00 PM
- Award Notification
- October 30, 2026
- Contract start (tentative)
- November 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submit to [email protected] with subject line 'RFP for Rapid Cycle Testing Consultant – [Consultant Name]'. Maximum 15 pages including cover sheet, 12-point Open Sans font.
- Contract term
- Contract start tentative for November 2026 through June 9, 2028
- Place of performance
- Offsite / North Carolina
- Insurance and bonding
- Liability Insurance Certification is required.
- Funding
- The Duke Endowment grant
How proposals are evaluated
| Organizational background and experience | 10 |
| Proposed staffing model and experience | 10 |
| Strength of proposed technical approach | 25 |
| Cost proposal and justification narrative | 5 |
Scope of work
- Develop and administer a structured readiness assessment for NCPC and participating Local Partnerships
- Synthesize readiness assessment findings across sites in a formal report and recommend cohort participation criteria
- Co-design a practical and scalable rapid cycle testing framework for the Smart Start Network
- Present 2 to 3 framework options and guide Local Partnerships through framework selection and decision-making discussions
- Provide coaching and technical assistance to the initial cohort on rapid cycle testing methods and the selected framework
- Develop or adapt evergreen implementation tools and resources including an LP toolkit and an implementation toolkit
- Facilitate structured reflection with NCPC and participating Local Partnerships during key decision-making points
- Advise on the final rapid cycle testing framework and implementation resource package for sustained use
Minimum qualifications
- Expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating rapid-cycle testing models within early childhood systems
- Financial capacity to receive funds on a reimbursement basis
- Written policy and procedure for record retention, recording and processing payments, payroll time keeping process, and other financial procedures
- Ability to provide at least three references from comparable engagements
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover Letter signed and dated by an authorized individual
- Evidence showing authority to bind the Respondent if not corporate president
- Background and Experience of Respondent including at least three references
- Project Organization including staffing, management/manpower summary, and personnel qualifications
- Technical Approach
- Cost Proposal with budget, narrative justification, and total not-to-exceed cost
- Liability Insurance Certification
- Name, address, and telephone number of the Respondent's representative
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