Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Buyer seeks a consultant to provide a coordinated system of Program Quality Improvement, Capacity Building, and Technical Assistance for Washington state's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. The contractor will implement a Quality Improvement System and deliver ongoing support to approximately 45 grantees operating 115 sites. Services include coordinating professional development events, providing coaching, facilitating learning communities, and supporting program implementation. The contract will help ensure delivery of high-quality out-of-school time programs that improve academic performance and student outcomes.

• 5/15/2025 - Pre-Bid Conference
• 6/3/2025 - Letter of Intent due
• 6/26/2025 - Last date for questions
• 7/2/2025 - Complaints due
• 7/10/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 9/1/2025 - Contract start date

• Licensed to do business in Washington State
• Expertise in event logistics for educational programs
• Experience with 21st CCLC program quality improvement
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for out-of-school time programs
• Compliance with federal and state 21st CCLC regulations
• Demonstrated collaboration and partnership building abilities
• Strong facilitation skills for training and workshops
• Organizational leadership and project management capacity

• Implement a Quality Improvement System for 21st CCLC programs
• Provide project management and ongoing technical assistance to grantees
• Plan and organize logistics for in-person and virtual training events
• Develop and implement a regional coaching model for selected grantees
• Lead a Leadership Practice Series for 21st CCLC program directors
• Facilitate a Professional Learning Advisory Council of program stakeholders
• Provide implementation support for first-year grantees
• Organize annual Summer Learning Days and Professional Learning Summit
• Coordinate Program Director/Evaluator meetings for compliance and capacity building
• Conduct research and reporting on program effectiveness and participant satisfaction