IDEA NP Supplemental Service 2017-18

The Lakewood Board of Education sought a contractor to deliver IDEA‑funded supplemental special‑education services to preschool‑age children enrolled in non‑public schools within the district. The contract required the vendor to operate a preschool facility, provide qualified instructional staff, therapists, and administrative personnel, manage non‑consumable educational supplies, submit monthly audited invoices, and comply with numerous state and federal regulations (affirmative‑action, anti‑bullying, anti‑discrimination, business registration, etc.). After competitive bidding, the Board recommended Tender Touch Educational Services, LLC for award. The contract is funded entirely through IDEA allocations, includes a per‑diem rate calculated on a 165‑day basis, and imposes strict compliance and audit requirements. • Provides supplemental special‑education services to non‑public preschool students under IDEA. • Vendor must lease/operate a preschool facility, staff it with qualified personnel, and handle utilities/maintenance. • Payments are made on a verified monthly invoice basis; no late‑fee compensation is allowed.