Bid guide
How to bid on Child Care Support Centers for New York OCFS
What OCFS is seeking
The New York State Office of Children & Family Services is seeking providers for Child Care Support Centers through reissued solicitation RFA 1278. The opportunity is listed in the Educational & Recreational category.
Awards will be made by region. Attachment 5 contains the New York State OCFS regional map, so review it to understand the regional structure.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 17, 2026. The response deadline is December 14, 2026, at 10:59 PM ET.
Submit according to the instructions in the solicitation ad. The ad provides the submission process, so review those instructions and plan to complete the required steps before the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit providers interested in delivering Child Care Support Center services in New York State. It is listed under Educational & Recreational, and awards are organized by region.
Review Attachment 5 and the full solicitation to assess whether the regional opportunity fits your organization.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity in the New York State Contract Reporter search; the ad appears there without a login. Create a free vendor account to open the full ad, documents, and Q&A.
Use CR# 1278 to identify the ad, then follow its submission instructions. The full solicitation details and documents are available through the Contract Reporter.
Prepare a clear, complete response
Read the full solicitation and its attachments before preparing your response. Pay particular attention to the regional map and any submission instructions, required documents, and questions and answers provided in the ad.
Make a checklist of the stated requirements, confirm that your response addresses each one, and leave time to review the final submission for completeness before sending it.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Children & Family Services, NYS Office of; the original posting controls.