The city-sponsored task force, formed to recommend what operator should run the city’s child care programs, is scheduled this week to discuss and rank three proposals to operate the programs.
The task force — nine parents, child care specialists and appointed officials known as the Menlo Park Child Care RFP Committee — is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, in the Burgess Recreation Center at 700 Alma St.
The group is scheduled to discuss bids from three potential operators — Pacifica-based Building Kidz; Redwood City-based start-up Learning Adventures; and the city itself.
The three bidders responded to a request for proposals issued by the city — a process pushed by City Council members Mickie Winkler and Lee Duboc, who say the city’s programs are too costly. Mayor Nicholas Jellins also supported putting the programs out to bid.
The bids are for operation of the preschool and school-age programs based in the Menlo Children’s Center; the Belle Haven child care programs are not included.
The committee is scheduled to interview the bidders, and, at its September 6 meeting, make a recommendation to forward to the council.
The proposals are available at the city clerk’s office in the Civic Center, between Laurel and Alma streets.
