Awarded vendors
- ESS Support Services, LLC
Description
This contract provides Chesterfield Township public schools with a comprehensive substitute staffing program for paraprofessionals, covering recruitment, credentialing, training, placement, and ongoing management. The district selected ESS Support Services, LLC as the sole awardee, awarding a one‑year term valued at approximately $1.1 million. The vendor will supply qualified paraprofessional aides across three skill levels and high‑need specialists, maintain required insurance, and deliver detailed reporting through a web‑based placement system.
• Scope: On‑demand staffing of paraprofessional substitutes (levels I‑III and high‑need) for K‑12 classrooms.
• Financials: Estimated contract value $1,112,000 with a 27.9 % markup applied to a district‑set $20/hr base rate.
• Requirements: Extensive compliance documentation (non‑collusion affidavit, ownership statements, political‑contribution disclosures, Iran/Russia certifications, insurance, background checks).
• Timeline: Proposal due June 9 2026; award June 17 2026; service period July 1 2026 – June 30 2027.
• Vendor Obligations: Provide a web‑based substitute‑placement system, hourly reporting, and maintain qualified staff residing preferably within the district’s area.