Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Work in conjunction with the BEP team and a teaming partner to open an employer-based childcare development center within the greater Anchorage/Mat-Su area. B. Provide guidance to the BEP team in the following areas: 1. Establishing an employer-based childcare center 2. Running and maintaining a childcare center 3. determining if the project is feasible: a. What are the significant challenges, and can they be overcome? If so, how? b. What would it take for this venture to be profitable? i. How many children will need to attend the daycare to be profitable? ii. How much would need to be charged? iii. What is the ideal scenario(s)? (Number of staff, number of attendees, hours of operation, etc.) 4. What are the potential dealbreakers? a. For example: Cost of outsourcing meals, warming station, ventilation, other unforeseen costs, project delays, etc. C. Develop a cash flow forecast with projected revenue versus expenditures over a 12-month period based upon data from potential teaming partners. D. Identify potential available long-term and sustainable funding sources. E. Conduct weeky meetings (virtually or in person) and demonstrate objective milestones achieved progressing towards the goal of opening the childcare center described in this RFP. F. Utilize knowledge and experience to make recommendations on Teaming Parnter selection and contract negotiation. G. Work with the BEP Team and a Teaming Partner to develop curriculum and classroom design/setup, teaming agreements, strategic alliances, and customer delivery. H. Schedule a. Weekly meetings will be held via Zoom. b. Travel to the site in Anchorage/Mat-Su as needed.
