Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals to establish a contract through competitive negotiations for the procurement and provision of the Child Care Capacity Business Development (CBD) Project. The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (“ECECD” or the “Agency”) is requesting proposals from qualified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) that have demonstrated past excellence and knowledge in providing Child Care Capacity Business Development services. Goal 1: Collaborate with other New Mexico Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and business support organizations, local coalitions and collaboratives, advocacy groups, and Elevate New Mexico Child Care to offer technical assistance and resources to assist licensed child care operators and communities across the state to increase access to quality child care to meet the rising need for quality child care.
