Description
The East Orange Board of Education is seeking a licensed medical professional (MD, DO, or Advanced‑Practice Nurse) to provide comprehensive health services to all district schools for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor will be on‑call daily, deliver up to 25 on‑site hours per month, and handle medical consultations, emergency guidance, health examinations, record reviews, policy development, communicable‑disease control, athletics clearance, medication oversight, and liaison duties with state and local health agencies. The contract is a non‑renewable 12‑month professional‑service agreement; a new RFP will be issued for any subsequent year. Proposals must be submitted in sealed physical envelopes by May 5 2026, 10:00 a.m., and include extensive certifications, insurance, and compliance documentation. Evaluation will be based on technical merit, management capability, training/support, and cost.
• Required licensure: NJ‑registered MD, DO, or APN with child‑adolescent expertise; must complete required cardiac‑screening module.
• Scope: on‑site physician/APN services (≈25 hrs/month), emergency consults, health exams, policy creation, athletics clearance, medication management, disease control, and liaison functions.
• Contract term: July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 (12 months), non‑renewable; new solicitation required for future years.
• Submission: sealed physical package (original + duplicate) with numerous certifications (non‑collusion affidavit, political‑contribution disclosure, background‑check compliance, etc.) and professional liability insurance ($1 M E&O, $1 M malpractice).
• Evaluation weighting: Technical 25 %, Management 20 %, Training/Support 20 %, Cost 35 %.
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Contact
Rochelle Gabriel(Qualified Purchasing Agent)