SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Aurora Public Schools seeks organizations to provide culturally responsive family engagement programming at Title I schools to support student success. This RFP requires electronic bid submission by April 20, 2026.
Aurora Public Schools (APS) seeks qualified organizations to provide family engagement programming at Title I schools that strengthens families’ capacity to support student success and overall well-being. Through this RFP, APS intends to partner with organizations that can offer accessible, culturally responsive learning and support opportunities for parents and caregivers. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1610.C20863901 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 03/30/2026 12:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Please include all bid documents in ONE PDF, with the exception of any redacted copies. **Solicitation Number**: 3465-26 **Reference Number**: 0000417687 **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**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: Program Design & Delivery What is considered to be 'job placement support'? Are there any examples that you are able to provide? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/26/2026 04:06 PM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: Budget Question Is there a budget cap for this RFP? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 11:32 AM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Family Outreach & Engagement Responsibility To what extent is the selected vendor expected to lead family outreach, recruitment, and ongoing engagement versus partnering with APS school or district staff for these functions? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 06:42 PM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Contracting & Funding Structure Will APS contract with selected vendors centrally, or will individual Title I schools select and fund services independently? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 06:43 PM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: Delivery Model Expectations Are there any program components or scenarios where in-person delivery would be preferred or required? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 06:43 PM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: Scope of Services vs. Program Management Is APS seeking vendors to provide full program management (including outreach, scheduling, and coordination), or primarily content and instructional delivery in collaboration with school staff? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 06:44 PM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Participation & Outcome Metrics What specific participation and outcome metrics will APS prioritize when evaluating program success (e.g., attendance, completion rates, behavior change, family engagement indicators)? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 06:44 PM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: School Participation How many Title I schools are anticipated to be served under this contract, and is there an expected minimum or maximum number of participating families per site? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:14 AM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Program Delivery Locations Will APS provide space at school sites for program delivery, or are contractors expected to secure their own locations? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:15 AM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Program Materials Section III, Item 14 states that all materials delivered under the contract become the exclusive property of APS. How does this apply to third-party licensed platforms or tools used in program delivery? Are vendors expected to carve out pre-existing intellectual property in their proposal or during contract negotiation? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:16 AM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q11 Arrow Right Question: Awarded Contracts Is APS open to awarding contracts to multiple vendors covering different service areas, or will a single vendor be selected to cover all family engagement programming needs? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:17 AM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q12 Arrow Right Question: Preferred Languages What languages are most commonly spoken by APS families at Title I schools, and is bilingual program delivery expected or strongly preferred? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:17 AM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q13 Arrow Right Question: Student Data Will contractors be expected to carry student data as part of participation tracking, and if so, what data privacy standards apply beyond the sample Data Privacy Addendum in Exhibit B? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:18 AM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT - Q14 Arrow Right Question: Delivery Models While the RFP references in-person, virtual, and hybrid delivery models, does APS have a preference or minimum requirement for in-person programming? Can services be delivered fully virtually or asynchronously, and if so, are there any limitations on the use of self-paced or on-demand formats for family engagement programming? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 10:19 AM EDT 03/31/2026 01:21 PM EDT
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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