Before After Care Services RFP

Bloomingdale School District is seeking a licensed childcare provider to deliver before‑school (starting 7:15 a.m.) and after‑school (until 6:00 p.m.) care for elementary students at two campuses for the 2026‑2027 school year. The provider must hold NJ child‑care licenses, maintain required staff‑to‑student ratios, supply comprehensive safety and health policies, and manage all parent‑facing services (handbooks, pricing, online registration/payments, drop‑off/pick‑up procedures). The contract includes a minimum facility‑rental fee of $4,000 per month per site and requires insurance coverage of at least $2 M per occurrence. The award is expected by late May, with service delivery from September 2026 through June 2027, and an anticipated relocation to a third site for the following year. • Provide on‑site before‑ and after‑school programs for ~100 children across two elementary schools. • Must maintain NJ licensing, background checks, $2 M liability/sexual‑abuse insurance, and workers’ comp. • Required deliverables include security/crisis plans, health/medication policies, curriculum, parent handbook, and an online registration/payment portal. • Facility rental fee minimum $40,000 per school year; provider pays rent while district supplies space and custodial services. • Opportunity to expand to a third site (Walter T. Bergen Middle School) for 2027‑28 and to incorporate Butler High School student volunteers.