Request For Proposal (RFP): Outdoor Preschools
Request for Proposal: Outdoor Preschool Programs
Outdoor Preschool Programs in Seattle Parks
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for interested service providers seeking operation of outdoor preschool classrooms within six (6) preselected Seattle Parks. These six parks include: Northacres Park, Carkeek Park, Jefferson Park, Be’er Sheva Park, Camp Long and Lincoln Park.
Opportunities for outdoor learning are strongly aligned with SPR’s mission to support healthy people, a thriving environment, and vibrant communities. SPR will select the proposals that best address the goals and responsibilities described in this RFP. The proposed license agreements will include a monthly fee based on program hours offered and calculated with potential for fee reduction by means of public benefit offset.
Questions can be directed to Katie Sifford at Katie.Sifford@seattle.gov anytime during the RFP timeline. All questions and answers will be posted online for all applicants to view. Virtual drop-in hours will be available via Microsoft Teams at the dates and times listed below:
- November 22, 2024 8:00AM-11:00AM Join Here
- November 26, 2024 8:00AM-11:00AM Join Here
- December 4, 2024 2:00PM-4:00PM Join Here
- December 9, 2024 2:00PM-4:00PM Join Here
Written proposals in response to this RFP must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. PST on December 13, 2024. Late proposals or those that do not meet the Proposal Response Requirements will not be accepted. Proposals must include written responses to the Proposal Questionnaire and a completed Cover Sheet. RFP proposals must be emailed to: Katie.Sifford@seattle.gov.
Women & minority businesses are encouraged to submit a proposal.