PreSchool and Early Learning Facilities Fund Administrator

The contract is for a Preschool and Early Learning Facilities Fund Administrator, which will help create a facilities fund that integrates grants, loans, and a renovation pool of resources to incentivize the development of early care and education facilities within Multnomah County. The contract was awarded to Craft3, and the scope of work includes providing technical assistance to preschool providers on facility development, prioritizing competitive resources to fund projects, and leveraging initial investment for more resources. The contract also emphasizes the importance of social equity, environmental sustainability, and responsible business practices. • The contract includes a detailed evaluation criteria, which assesses the proposer's experience, organizational structure, and approach to facility development. • The contract also includes a section on responsible business practices, which requires the proposer to describe their policies and practices that provide a positive work environment for direct service staff. • The contract has a score of 83.63 for Craft3, indicating a high level of responsiveness and responsibility.