The Early Childhood Professional Development Organization (ECE PDO) at PHMC is soliciting proposals for the provision of career pathway services for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify institutions of higher education (IHEs) and professional learning organization (PLOs) partners to develop educational pathways with workforce supports through program design to provide equitable access to degree and credential attainment for the incumbent ECE workforce in Philadelphia and the Southeast Region of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.
Please note: This RFP does not include the provision of Pediatric CPR and First Aid services for FY23. An application for CPR and First Aid will be released under separate cover in the coming weeks.
Procurement Timeline:
Event |
Date |
RFP Released to Public |
March 20, 2023 |
PHMC Hosts Bidder's Conference |
March 30, 2023 at 11AM |
RFP Submission Deadline (RFPs must be submitted electronically. Late submissions will not be accepted) |
April 28, 2023 at 5PM |
PHMC Announces Successful Bidder/Notice of Intent to Award |
June 2, 2023 (tentative) |
Contract Negotiations and Execution of the Contract Completed |
July 1, 2023 |
Application Materials:
FY24 Request for Proposals and Application
Attachment A: Work Plan and Budget Summary
Attachment B: All Services Staff Plan
Attachment C: Acknowledgement and Attestation Form
Bidder's Conference:
The ECE PDO at PHMC will hold a Bidder's Conference on Thursday, March 30th at 11AM. CLICK HERE to pre-register for the conference. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. Please save this link for the meeting date. Questions may be submitted ahead of the conference date by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Submission:
Complete applications are due Friday, April 28 by 5PM. RFPs must be submitted electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Late submissions will not be accepted