Daycare Services within City of Great Bend Front Door Building

Location:	Kansas
Posted:	Nov 6, 2025
Due:	Dec 3, 2025
Agency:	Great Bend city
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
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Bid Title:	Daycare Services within City of Great Bend Front Door Building
Category:	Request for Proposals
Status:	Open

Description:

The City of Great Bend is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced childcare providers to operate and manage a licensed daycare center within a designated space of The Front Door, located at 1615 10th Street, Great Bend Kansas, 67530. The goal is to provide highquality, affordable, and reliable childcare services for municipal employees and local citizens.

Publication Date/Time:

11/6/2025 12:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

12/3/2025 3:00 PM

Submittal Information:

sschafer@greatbendks.net

Contact Person:

Shawna Schafer
Finance Director/City Clerk
City of Great Bend
1209 Williams, Great Bend Kansas, 67530
sschafer@greatbendks.net
620-793-4111

Submissions must be submitted electronically to sschafer@greatbendks.net or a printed copy shall be submitted to City Hall at 1209 Williams with attention to Shawna Schafer. Late submissions will not be considered

Plan & Spec Available:

Location: The Front Door, 1615 10th Street, Great Bend, KS 67530.
- Space Available: See attached Exhibit A.
- Utilities and Maintenance: The City of Great Bend will provide water, sewer, trash, janitorial services and basic maintenance.
- Improvements: Any proposed renovations or alterations must be pre-approved by the City of Great Bend and will be at the proposer’s expense unless otherwise negotiated.

Qualifications:

The Municipality seeks to contract a licensed childcare provider to:
- Establish and operate a daycare program within the municipal facility.
- Deliver early childhood education and care services for children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
- Comply with all applicable state and local childcare licensing requirements.
- Provide services during standard business hours, with potential for extended hours based on demand.

Special Requirements:

Proposals must include the following:
1. Executive Summary – Overview of the organization and understanding of the project.
2. Experience and Qualifications – History of providing childcare services, including
references from similar projects.
3. Licensing and Certification – Proof of current licensure and compliance with state and local regulations, if applicable, or compliant licensing after inspection by state and local authorities in current facility.
4. Staffing Plan – Proposed staffing levels, qualifications, and background check processes.
5. Curriculum and Daily Schedule – Overview of educational approach and sample daily schedule.
6. Fee Schedule – Proposed fees for services and any subsidy models offered.
7. Insurance – Proof of liability insurance and worker’s compensation coverage if
applicable.
8. Financial Statement – A recent profit & loss statement or a projection of income and expenses.
9. Implementation Plan – Timeline for start-up, including hiring, licensing, and facility preparation.
TIMELINE
RFP Release November 6, 2025
Deadline for Questions November 21, 2025
Proposal Submission Deadline December 3, 2025
Interviews (if applicable) December 7-10, 2025
Notification of Award December 17, 2025
Anticipated Start Date January 1, 2026

Miscellaneous:

The successful proposer will be expected to:
- Pay a monthly fee by the 1st of the month of $700 that includes rent and all utilities.
- Provide all furniture, equipment, accessories, etc. for function of a daycare.
- Design, staff, and manage a daycare program that meets or exceeds all applicable regulations and best practices.
- Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all enrolled children.
- Develop and implement an age-appropriate curriculum.
- Provide nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with local health regulations.
- Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and insurance.
- Collaborate with the City of Great Bend on any operational needs or community events.
- Manage enrollment and fee collection directly with clients (families).
- Submit regular reports to the City of Great Bend on enrollment, staffing, and compliance.

Attachment Preview

This is the section from the Regulation book about the general environment requirements.

and shall be constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide for the health and safety of children in care. Each

applicant, each applicant with a temporary permit, and each licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the

following requirements:

(1) Has walls that are in good condition;

(2) is skirted and anchored if a mobile home;

(3) has a 2A 10B:C fire extinguisher;

(4) has a working smoke detector on each level of the facility;

(5) is uncluttered, visibly clean, and free from any evidence of vermin infestation and any objects or materials that

constitute a danger to children in care;

(6) has kitchen and outdoor trash and garbage in covered containers or in tied plastic bags;

(7) meets all of the following requirements for each heating appliance:

(A) Has a protective barrier for each freestanding heating appliance to protect from burns; and

(B) has each heating appliance using combustible fuel vented to the outside;

(8) has each electrical outlet covered or inaccessible to prevent easy access by a child when the outlet is not in use;

(9) has any power strip or extension cord positioned in a manner that prevents a tripping or shock hazard;

(10) has each stairway with more than two stairs railed;

(11) if any children under 2.5 years of age are in care, meets all of the following requirements:

(A) Has each stairway equipped with balusters not more than four inches apart or guarded to prevent a

child’s head or body from falling through;

(B) has each stairway guarded by a secured door or gated to prevent unsupervised access by the child,

including a latching device that an adult can open readily in an emergency;

(D) does not have a pressure gate at the top of any stairway;

(12) has a readily available second means of escape from the first floor;

(13) has each lockable interior door designed to permit the door to be unlocked from either side in case of an

emergency;

(14) is maintained at a temperature of not less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit and not more than 85 degrees

Fahrenheit in the play area;

(15) does not have any window coverings with strings or cords accessible to children in care;

(16) has at least one bathroom with at least one sink and one flush toilet. All fixtures shall be in working order at all

times. An individual towel and washcloth or disposable products shall be provided for each child. The use of

common towels shall be prohibited. Hand soap shall be readily accessible in each bathroom; and

(17) has interior and exterior surfaces of the facility that are free from peeling, chipping, cracking, scaling, and loose

paint.

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