Title IV Programs for Nonpublic Schools

This contract awards supplemental educational services under Title IV to non‑public schools in Lakewood, NJ. The Board seeks qualified teachers, paraprofessionals, and licensed mental‑health clinicians to deliver pull‑out instructional blocks, student presentations, and professional‑development activities. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit (50 %), management capability (25 %), and cost (25 %). Two vendors—Tender Touch, LLC and Tree of Knowledge—were recommended for award after scoring above the 75‑point threshold. The contract is funded entirely by federal Title IV monies, runs through 30 Jun 2020, and allows optional extensions. Key contractual requirements include a 10 % bid bond (capped at $20 k), optional performance bond, extensive insurance coverage, and strict staffing rules (teachers must be NJ‑certified; paraprofessionals must work under certified teachers; mental‑health services must be delivered by licensed clinicians). • Services: Direct K‑12 student instruction (STEM, arts, foreign language, etc.), health & safety programs, technology‑enhanced learning, and professional‑development for staff/parents. • Delivery model: Pull‑out sessions of 20‑60 minutes, in separate spaces controlled by the Board. • Financial terms: Hourly‑rate pricing for each staff category; bid bond based on $901,595 total Title IV allocation; payment within 30‑60 days of monthly invoicing.