Structured Recess and Play-Based Youth Development Services

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Aurora, Colorado, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: May 1st, 2026

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SUMMARY

Aurora, Colorado is seeking a provider for structured recess and play-based youth development programs to enhance physical activity, leadership, and social skills among students.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience providing structured and inclusive recess programming
Must be able to provide staff training and coaching for recess monitors
Must be able to provide data-driven reporting of program impact
Must comply with criminal background check requirements for all personnel providing direct services to students
Must comply with Medicaid alignment requirements if services qualify for reimbursement
Must provide a minimum of three K-12 client references
Must submit a management summary and detailed implementation plan
Must provide a separate redacted bid response for CORA requests
Must provide proof of insurance

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issuance of RFP: April 2nd, 2026

Questions Deadline: April 9th, 2026

Proposal Deadline: May 1st, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals: May 2026

Selection of Proposals - Intent to Award: May 2026

Contract Negotiation of Contract - Final Award: May-June 2026

Board of Education Approval: June 16th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 9th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Aurora Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Aurora, Colorado seeks a qualified vendor to provide structured recess and play-based youth development services. The selected provider will deliver engaging recess programming that emphasizes moderate to vigorous physical activity, inclusion, and student leadership development.

Responsibilities include implementing conflict resolution skills, social skill development, peer mediation systems, and culturally responsive play strategies. The contractor will train and coach recess staff, deliver initial professional development for monitors, and provide ongoing coaching and modeling. The program must include data-driven reporting of impact, baseline assessments, and ongoing participation tracking.

The contract is for a one-year period, with the goal of reducing behavioral referrals during recess and fostering a positive, adaptive environment for all students.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.