(1) Vendor needs to provide childcare navigation technology platform.– Provide a user–friendly interface that is accessible for families, childcare providers and other stakeholders representing the diversity of population.– System should improve the ability of all families to identify appropriate childcare opportunities for their children and reduce the number of vacancies being held by providers.– Platform that will serve as a one–stop–shop for childcare navigation.– Secure access to update their own profiles across multiple fields, including photos, videos and other means to distinguish themselves, independently.– Able to identify and interact with specific geographic locations using a map–based interface.– Able to send inquiries to, and communicate directly with, childcare providers.– Families and users should be able to search for providers via multiple filters.– Able to securely upload their documents.– Platform would also assist in families' understanding and navigation of a myriad of programs and subsidies to make childcare free or more affordable.(2) All questions must be submitted no later than January 12,2016.(3) A non mandatory pre–bid meeting will be held on January 9, 2026.(4) The contract period will be for two years.