Garfield_ RFP Before_Aftercare School Services

The Garfield Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive before‑ and after‑care program for Pre‑K through Grade 5 students across multiple school sites. The contractor must deliver daily supervised care, academic tutoring, and enrichment activities, maintain strict child‑to‑staff ratios, hold a valid NJ childcare license, and meet extensive safety, background‑check, and reporting requirements. The contract runs from September 1 2026 to June 30 2027, with a possible multi‑year renewal. • Scope includes morning (7:00‑8:30 a.m.) and afternoon (3:00‑6:30 p.m.) services at eight school locations. • Must provide a program director, qualified teachers/assistants, and ensure 45 minutes of daily tutoring plus enrichment (e.g., music, yoga, martial arts). • Contractor responsible for licensing, background checks, insurance (CGL, auto, cyber, workers’ comp, etc.), anti‑bullying reporting, and all required certifications and forms. • Payment structure is fee‑based: contractor sets student fees, registers, snack, supply, late‑pick‑up fees, and pays a monthly facility‑usage fee to the Board. • Evaluation will focus on experience, safety policies, special‑needs capability, staff qualifications, references, cost, and compliance with NJ statutes.