Educational Programs

The Orange Unified School District seeks qualified firms to provide on‑site Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) instruction for grades TK‑12 and after‑school Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOP) for grades TK‑8. The work includes daily 90‑minute sessions, five days a week, across up to 35 elementary/middle schools in Orange County, California. Proposals must include a completed fee worksheet (Exhibit A) and demonstrate compliance with staffing ratios, background‑check requirements, and insurance coverage. The district will hold in‑person interviews on March 23 2026 and plans to award the contract in April 2026, with service beginning mid‑June 2026 for after‑school programs and late‑August 2026 for VAPA instruction. • VAPA: 180 school‑day term (2026‑27 academic year) – dance, musical theater, music, photography, visual arts, etc. • ELOP: 210‑day after‑school term (June 15 2026 – June 30 2027) – career education, culinary arts, other enrichment. • Required staffing: 20:1 ratio (10:1 for TK), qualified teachers/para‑educators, fingerprinting, TB testing, background checks. • Insurance minimums: $1 M general liability, $1 M auto, workers’ comp, professional liability, sexual abuse liability. • Fee structure: $300 per site per week (≈$10,500 weekly for 35 sites) plus a $350 miscellaneous line item.