Committee Evaluation Report

This contract awards three vendors to deliver the In‑Class Resource Program (ICRP) services for non‑public schools across New Jersey for the 2025‑2028 school years, with an optional two‑year renewal. Each vendor will place qualified ICRP teachers in general‑education classrooms, provide supplemental behavioral and support services, and must meet enrollment minimums, insurance, background‑check, and NJDOE approval requirements. Scoring was based on technical, management, and cost criteria, with all three vendors scoring above the 75‑point threshold. Compliance gaps (e.g., missing notarizations, certificates, and documentation) must be remedied before final award. The contract is funded subject to availability of IDEA funds and cost increases are limited to the Index Rate. • Scope: Placement of ICRP teachers, behavioral consulting, and supportive services after a minimum of five students is enrolled. • Term: Three‑year base period (2025‑2028) with a two‑year renewal option under NJ law. • Vendors: Tender Touch Educational Services, Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy, Catapult Learning – all recommended despite minor documentation deficiencies.