Colonial School District is seeking vendors for drop out prevention services. Proposals are due July 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM and will be opened publicly online. Services include postsecondary preparation, job preparation, case management, graduation support, student engagement, wraparound services, academic/behavioral support, attendance support, mentoring, counseling, and restorative practices. Vendors can focus on specific areas of expertise. Hourly rates for employees must be included in proposals. The contract period is August 7, 2026, through August 4, 2029, with an option to renew. Vendors must provide general liability and professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Three business references are required. The district may terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice. Non-performance may result in the district purchasing equivalent products on the open market, with the difference in cost charged to the contractor.
Proposals must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * by July 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Hourly rates for employees, including indirect costs, must be included in proposals. Statements of work will be priced based on project scope, with hourly rates consistent with the contract award.
The award will be made to the responsible vendor(s) whose proposal is most advantageous to the school district, considering experience and reputation (30%), expertise of staff (20%), capacity (20%), demonstrated ability (20%), and resource costs (10%).
Vendors must provide three business references and secure general liability and professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Organizations providing services involving direct contact with children will require criminal background checks.
In the event of non-performance, the Colonial School District may purchase equivalent products on the open market, and the difference in cost will be the contractor's responsibility.
Failure to submit proposals by the deadline, failure to provide required references, or failure to obtain necessary insurance may lead to disqualification.
