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U -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER CONSULTANT SOL 99Q9023 DUE 100698 POC Contact, Mark McInnis, Contract Administrator (310) 363-0285, Kenneth Clemens, Contracting Officer (310) 363 5088 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a small business set-aside, this solicitation shall utilize small purchase procedures. The contract will be for one year, starting on or about the 7th of October 1998 and ending the 30th of September, 1999. The number of estimated hours will be approximately 792 hours for the year. Description- The contractor shall provide an individual to advise the Child Development and Youth staff and parents of children in the program. These individuals will receive opportunities to receive training and counseling services from a professional outside the organization at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo. This service is designed to provide strategies to relieve the stress associated with the fast paced metropolitan life and the child care issues and problems. Provide monthly training to 30 to 40 staff members on early childhood issues, concentrating on individual education plans for children in each age group. Provide advice to the director and training specialist on new trends in child care. Offer counseling services to parents on issues associated with daily concerns. Survey parents semi-annually to determine parenting needs. Survey new parents as they enter the program. Plan and develop at least four parenting classes, focusing on current issues at any one of the centers at Los Angeles Air Force Base and Fort Mac Arthur in San Pedro. Work through Lead Caregiving staff on strategies to prevent or reduce negative behavior. Conduct individual classroom observations as needed based on specific behavioral concerns. Advise staff on strategies on effective classroom management and behavior modification. Follow up and report to the director monthly. Interact with the administrative and teachingstaff at the local schools on issues of concern affecting the school age children. Redirect suspected child abuse issues to the director and/or flight chief. Provide counseling to parents when needed on issues of concern in the program. Develop a system to report frequent concerns to the director and flight chief. Attend monthly staff meetings to apprise staff of issues regarding the entire program. Provide monthly reports to the family member support flight chief. Person must have as a minimum a graduate degree in child development, early childhood education, school age care, and three years teaching experience with young children. Must be familiar with the Marazon Curriculum System. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Call or FAX bids, including the solicitation number (99Q9023) to Mark McInnis at (310) 363-0285 (phone) or (310) 363-2463 (FAX). Bids are due by 1600, the 6th of October 1998. Estimated award date is the 7th of October. Posted 10/01/98 (W-SN257456). (0274)

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