Current Opportunities
Notice of Request for Qualifications
Consultation Services for Program & Strategic Plan Development, Evaluation Design and Implementation, Communications Strategy Development & Implementation, Stakeholder Outreach, Engagement and Facilitation Services for System Change/Design, Data and Information Management, Translation Services
It is the intent of First 5 San Francisco to create a pre-qualified list of firms from which it may select prospective contractors on an as-needed basis. First 5 San Francisco may use the pre-qualified list, at its sole and absolute discretion, for selection of firms and negotiation of contracts starting through September 2021. Consultation areas sought: Program & Strategic Plan Development; Evaluation Design and Implementation; Communications Strategy Development & Implementation; Stakeholder Outreach, Engagement and Facilitation Services for System Change/Design; Data and Information Management; and Translation Services.
Starting on or about May 8, 2019 the RFQ may be viewed from www.first5sf.org or picked up in person 9 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, at First 5 San Francisco, 1390 Market St, Ste 318, San Francisco. A non-mandatory bidder’s conference will take place on May 20, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at 1390 Market St., San Francisco, Suite 1125. Proposals are due no later than 4 p.m. on June 21, 2019. Guidelines and restrictions are noted in the RFQ.
For more information, contact Derik Aoki at derik@first5sf.org.
Past Opportunities
Request for Proposals
Training and Field Building for Family Support
First 5 San Francisco, the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and the San Francisco Human Service Agency (“RFP Funders”) are committed to ensuring that all San Francisco children ages 0-17 and their families have access to quality family support services to enhance child health and safety, improve school readiness, and strengthen family stability and engagement. In order to reach this goal, the RFP Funders have allocated up to $170,000 per year to implement activities to support training and field building for family support providers that serve San Francisco children, youth, and their families.
A non-mandatory bidder’s conference will take place on April 12, 2018 from 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at 1390 Market St., Ste. 318, San Francisco, California. Proposals are due May 18 at 4:00 p.m.
RFP – Training and Field Building for Family Support documents were corrected/updated following the Bidders Conference. You can download the revised documents below
Bidders requested additional background information at the Bidders Conference. You can access Bidders Conference notes and additional documents below.
Request for Qualifications
Help Me Grow Early Care and Education Initiative
The Office of Early Care and Education, as the steward of the county’s early care and education system, First 5 San Francisco, as the contracting agent for the county’s implementation of Help Me Grow (HMG), and the City’s Department of Children Youth and Their Families, are seeking an experienced entity to oversee, implement, and enhance over time the county’s Help Me Grow Early Care and Education Initiative. This entity will implement a system for early care and education that aligns with the National HMG framework and: promotes administration and tracking of developmental screens; educates and engages programs and families in utilizing screening results; ensures a coordinated response to identified concerns; and offers systems navigation and family support for high-risk developmental concerns.
$1,000,000 has been allocated by the Joint Funders for this project annually for a two-year period with up to (3) three one-year renewals pending funding availability.
The RFQ may be viewed from www.first5sf.org or picked up in person 9 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, at First 5 San Francisco, 1390 Market St, Suite 318, San Francisco. A non-mandatory bidder’s conference will take place on March 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at 1390 Market St., San Francisco, Suite 1125. The closing date for the submission of applications is 4:00 p.m. SHARP on Monday, April 16, 2018. Guidelines and restrictions are noted in the RFQ.
For more information, contact Theresa Zighera Theresa.Zighera@first5sf.org.
RFQ Clarification Note Regarding Minimum Qualification Score: Proposals must achieve at least 70% of the point total, per external reviewer panel, in order to be eligible for funding.
Request for Qualifications
Assessment Services for Quality Rating and Improvement System
First 5 San Francisco intends to implement Assessment Services as an essential component of the City’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to identify qualified assessment entities from which it may choose prospective contractors to coordinate and implement these services. The selected respondents will participate as Quality Partners in planning, program development, evaluation and coordination activities on a monthly basis.
Selected respondents will remain eligible for consideration and contract negotiation on an as-needed basis through December 31, 2021. Selected Respondents are not guaranteed a contract; however, it is First 5 San Francisco’s intention to award at least one contract for the period July 2017 to July 2021. Respondents selected under this RFQ may be asked to respond to additional screening processes prior to being awarded a contract.
The closing date for the submission of applications is 4:00 p.m. SHARP on May 15, 2017. All applications received after 4:00 p.m. will be considered late and will not be accepted. No electronic or faxed submissions will be accepted.
For more information, contact Lisa Lee at Lisa@first5sf.org.
Request for Qualifications
Training & Technical Assistance Services for Quality Improvement System
First 5 San Francisco intends to implement Training and Technical Assistance Services as an essential component of the City’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to identify a pool of qualified training entities and consultants from which First 5 San Francisco may choose prospective contractors to coordinate and implement training and technical assistance services. The selected respondents will participate as Quality Partners in planning, program development, evaluation and coordination activities.
Selected Respondents will remain eligible for consideration and contract negotiation on an as-needed basis through December 31, 2021. Selected Respondents are not guaranteed a contract; however, it is First 5 San Francisco’s intention to award up to four (4) contracts totaling up to $1,700,000 annually during the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021. Respondents selected under this RFQ may be asked to respond to additional screening processes prior to contract award.
A non-mandatory bidders conference will be held March 8, 2017 at 9:30 A.M. at 1390 Market St., Suite 318, San Francisco, California.
The closing date for the submission of applications is 4:00 p.m. sharp on April 7, 2017. All applications received after 4:00 p.m. will be considered late and will not be accepted. No electronic or faxed submissions will be accepted. For more information, contact Lisa Lee at lisa@first5sf.org
Update (March 13, 2017): Responses to written questions for RFQ 2017-2 have been posted and may be downloaded below.
Notice of Request for Qualifications
Consultation Services for Program Development, Communications, Data & Information, Strategic Planning and Evaluation
It is the intent of the First 5 San Francisco to create a pre-qualified list of firms from which it may select prospective contractors on an as-needed basis. First 5 San Francisco may use the pre-qualified list, at its sole and absolute discretion, for selection of firms and negotiation of contracts starting through December 31, 2021. Consultation areas sought:
- Strategic Plan Development
- Program Planning and Development
- Communications Strategy Development and Implementation
- Evaluation Design and Implementation
- Data and Information management
Starting on or about 11/4/2016 the RFQ may be viewed from www.first5sf.org or picked up in person 9 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, at First 5 San Francisco, 1390 Market St, Suite 318, San Francisco. A non-mandatory bidder’s conference will take place on November 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at 1390 Market St., San Francisco, Suite 1125. Proposals are due no later than 4 p.m. on December 19, 2016. Guidelines and restrictions are noted in the RFQ. For more information, contact Derik Aoki at derik@first5sf.org.
About Our Grant-Making
First 5 San Francisco Collaborates With and Funds Organizations Serving Young Children and their Families
First 5 San Francisco operates primarily as a grant-making organization, distributing our allocated funds to support services and activities for children, caregivers, teachers, and other providers identified through strategic planning. Our initiatives often include technical assistance and other supports to enhance the quality of our services. First 5 San Francisco’s allocations are subject to continued funding through Proposition 10 and Proposition H funds.
How Does My Organization Apply for Funding?
If your organization is interested in applying for a grant from First 5 San Francisco, we accept applications during our periodically announced funding opportunities.
At First 5 San Francisco, We Pride Ourselves on Supporting our Grantees
If you have received a grant from First 5 San Francisco, you will receive support and guidance from our Program Officers throughout the life of your grant. We’ll make visits to your site, verify your financial information, offer program advice and review documentation of your program’s achievements. Many of initiatives have multiple partners and we will facilitate your learning from each other in addition to offering opportunities to interact with experts in service delivery, if possible. Our goal is to help your program be as successful as possible through the use of our grant funds. We’ll work with you as true partners, and together, we’ll progress in our goals for your grant.
Grantee Program Site Visits
As part of our partnership and accountability efforts with our grantees, we may schedule site visits with you, or just drop in to see your activities in progress and review your financial records. We follow Site Visit Protocols when evaluating your programs and Fiscal Visit Protocols when verifying financial records. If you have any questions, review our Fiscal Policies and Contracting Procedures or contact your Program Officer.