RFP #24-019: New York State Religious and Independent Schools, Professional Development Resource Center

New York State Education Department (NYSED) seeks a qualified vendor to establish and operate a statewide Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) that delivers high‑quality, culturally‑responsive professional development to all religious and independent K‑12 schools in New York. The award will be a single two‑year contract (Sept 1 2024 – Aug 31 2026) with a maximum subcontracting limit of 30 % and strict M/WBE participation goals. The vendor must submit a detailed staffing plan, conduct at least six in‑person PD sessions annually (additional virtual offerings encouraged), support the RISE conferences in 2024 and 2025, and comply with extensive certification and reporting requirements. • Minimum six statewide in‑person professional‑development sessions per year, plus webinars/webcasts. • Required staffing plan meeting qualifications outlined on page 9 of the RFP. • Subcontracting limited to 30 % of total budget; M/WBE documentation mandatory. • Vendor must provide detailed cost proposal, 2‑year budget, and use standard voucher/invoice formats for reporting. • Contract funded by federal Title II‑A and Title IV‑A ESSA funds, with indirect costs required to be reasonable and allocable.