Bids are being solicited by the Anderson County First Steps Partnership Board from potential contractors to provide program services relating to our Early Childhood System of Care and Education for children ages 0-5 and their families in five service areas from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Service areas are: Area I - Pelzer, Williamston, and Powdersville; Area II - Belton and Honea Path; Area III - Starr and Iva; Area IV - Pendleton and Townville; and Area V - City of Anderson. One vendor will be chosen for each service area that applies. Potential contractors must adhere to all applicable Office of First Steps Partnership and Program Accountability Standards, Board of Trustees-approved Risk Factors and Funding Priorities, and Outcomes and Performance Standards. Potential contractors must participate in the Office of First Steps data and demographic collection and evaluation process. The deadline for submittals is June 10, 2025 by 12:00 noon. Potential applicants must attend the pre-bidders’ conference Zoom session on May 20, 2025 at 9:15 am. To request a copy of the RFP, please email 1stepsac@bellsouth.net. Bids will be opened publicly at 12:00 noon, on June 10, 2025, at the Partnership office.
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