Montalvo STEM Education and Community Center Service Provider

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a qualified service provider to operate the newly constructed Montalvo STEM Education and Community Center. The provider will design, deliver, and manage free or low‑cost STEM programs for elementary, middle, and high‑school youth, emphasizing hands‑on learning, project‑based activities, career exploration, and community integration. The contract will be a Facility Use License Agreement; the provider must handle program staffing, curriculum, facility upkeep, utilities, reporting, and outreach. Proposals are due Nov 6, 2026, with a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal open house on Oct 20, 2026. • Operate daily (≥5 days/week) STEM programming for K‑12 youth at little or no cost. • Deliver foundational STEM, project‑based learning, career‑exploration, maker‑space activities, and community‑linked projects. • Ensure accessibility, inclusion, and alignment with City values and neighborhood revitalization. • Provide performance metrics, attendance tracking, and annual reports to City Council. • Manage facility utilities, maintenance, and overall care under a License Agreement. • Submit a max‑20‑page proposal (excluding cover/forms) with qualifications, approach, budget, and required forms.