Expanded Learning Programs

Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Expanded Learning Programs for after-school, intersession, and summer services. The District seeks providers capable of delivering high-quality programs that integrate with the regular school day and other expanded learning opportunities while providing safe, inclusive, and engaging environments that promote academic achievement, literacy development, social-emotional growth, relationship building, physical wellness, enrichment, and active student participation.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify and contract with one or more qualified providers to deliver expanded learning services throughout the District. Contracts awarded under this RFP shall be districtwide in scope, and providers may be assigned to one or more school sites, grade levels, or program areas, as determined by the District.

The successful Proposer shall provide comprehensive expanded learning services at District elementary and secondary school sites in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and requirements, including, but not limited to, California Education Code Sections 46120, 45330, and 8482 through 8484.65; all applicable After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program requirements; California Department of Education (CDE) Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) requirements; District policies and procedures; and all applicable grant terms and conditions.

The District seeks Proposers capable of delivering high-quality, student-centered programs that provide academic and literacy support, enrichment opportunities, and safe, constructive learning environments that support students' academic, social, emotional, and physical development. Programs shall complement, but not duplicate, instruction provided during the regular school day and school year.

Proposers shall maintain all required program, staffing, attendance, fiscal, reporting, and compliance records and shall cooperate with District monitoring activities, audits, Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) reviews, compliance assessments, and any reviews associated with ASES, ELO-P, or other applicable funding sources. [...] Services must be provided on-site.

Proposer Requirements

• Provide all staffing, supervision, program management, materials, equipment, and resources necessary to operate the program and perform the required services. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise qualified personnel.
• Proposer shall ensure and be able to provide proof that all assigned personnel maintain all required licenses, certifications, clearances, and screening requirements.
• Program staff will participate in emergency drills based on the site emergency plan.
• Maintain fiscal and administrative practices and provide documentation requested by the District to satisfy ELO-P, CDE, audit and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a minimum of 33% match (not exceeding 25% of the match for use of facilities) of reimbursed funds as required by the ASES Grant to the Program.

**Submission:** All proposals must be submitted electronically through the District's Procurement Portal at: www.fusd.net/bids. Proposals submitted by fax, email, mail, hand delivery, or any other means will not be accepted.

Proposals must be received by **2:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2026**. Proposals must include all forms and documents required by the solicitation in order to be considered responsive. All proposed subcontractors must be identified in the proposal and are subject to District approval.

The contract resulting from this RFP shall have an initial term of one (1) year, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods, not to exceed three (3) years in total.

The District may request interviews from the top vendors. If it is decided to conduct interviews the tentative dates are between 12/7/26- 12/11/26.

No proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety days (90) after the date set for the opening of proposals.

The Proposer shall submit with its Proposal an Evidence of Insurance Certificate that it has or can obtain issuance prior to the award of a contract. The Proposer will maintain commercial general liability insurance, automobile coverage, professional liability (errors and omissions), cyber security, workers' compensation coverage in amounts specified by the District herein.

Award will be made to the Vendor, or Vendors, whose proposal conforms to the RFP and whose proposal is considered to be most advantageous to and in the best interest of the FUSD.