Active SLED Opportunity · NEW MEXICO · CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    Third-Party Operation and Management of CMS Licensed Child Care Facility

    Issued by Carlsbad Municipal School District
    educationRFPCarlsbad Municipal School DistrictSol. 9317826603
    Open · 6d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    6
    due Aug 11, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 6, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Carlsbad Municipal
    education
    NAICS CODE
    624410
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    RFP for third-party management and operation of a licensed child care facility serving Carlsbad Municipal Schools and Eddy County employees in New Mexico.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    9317826603
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Active
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    July 6, 2026
    Due Date
    August 11, 2026
    NAICS Code
    624410AI guide
    Agency
    Carlsbad Municipal School District

    Description

    The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals from qualified third-party operators to establish a contract through competitive negotiations for the management and operation of a licensed child care facility serving employees of Carlsbad Municipal Schools and Eddy County. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AC.USA.2929517.C20937151 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/13/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Solicitation Number**: RFP 2025-2026-14 **Reference Number**: 0000429781 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | **Questions and Answers**: | Question | Answer | |---|---| | In the provided floor plan, there are eight classrooms labeled with specific age groups (infant through after school), three classrooms labeled “classroom” and two indoor playrooms for a total of 11 labeled classrooms + two indoor playrooms. a. Per the Q&A responses previously, school age before and after care will take place at designated schools. Is this understanding correct? b. If so, are the two classrooms labeled “after school” open to being utilized as younger age group rooms to expand capacity? c. Are the rooms labeled “classroom” being held for a purpose that isn’t early childhood or can those three rooms also be utilized to expand capacity? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | The floor plan provides the square footage of the spaces labeled as classrooms, but none of the other rooms in the floor plan. Can you provide the total square footage of the center? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | In the previous RFP, the Q&A responses noted that meals would be provided by CMS, and it will be up to the provider to maintain requirements for food subsidy reimbursement – how would these costs/reimbursements flow through the center? Will CMS cover the cost of food and is expecting the provider to reimburse CMS for those costs? | Answered in Addendum 1 | **Addendums**: | Addendum | Date | Note | |---|---|---| | Addendum No. 1 | 07/15/2026 07:31 PM EDT | |

    Key dates

    1. July 6, 2026Published
    2. August 11, 2026Responses Due

    AI classification tags

    Frequently asked questions

    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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