Suspension Training Government Bids & RFPs

The deadline for receipt of proposals is May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals must be mailed to Christina School District, **** S. College Avenue, Newark, DE ****, Procurement Department. The bid notice states, in order for your proposal to be considered, the proposal reply section shall be executed completely and correctly and returned in a sealed envelope clearly displaying the contract number and vendor name by May 20, 2026 to respond at 2:00 pm local time to be considered.

The bid notice states, The district will generate a payment voucher upon receipt of an acceptable invoice from the vendor. and The agencies or school districts using this award will authorize and process for payment each invoice within thirty 30 days after the date of receipt of a correct invoice.

The bid notice states, The successful vendors shall be required to extend any policy guarantee usually offered to the general public, federal, state, county, or municipal governments, on material in this contract against defective material, workmanship, and performance.

The award criterion is based on a weighted scoring system: Experience of vendor/staff and expertise (35%), Stability of staff (10%), Capacity to meet requirements (45%), and Cost (hourly rate per employee) (10%). The bid notice states, Criteria Weight Experience of vendor/staff and expertise 35 Stability of staff 10 Capacity to meet requirements 45 Cost hourly rate per employee 10 Total 100.

Vendors must provide proof of insurance, demonstrate the ability to be a team player, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess a minimum of three years of experience working with students in a school setting. The bid notice states, High school diploma or ged required a minimum of 3 years of experience working with students in a school setting is required. Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and work under the daily supervision of professional school staff.

The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with state of Delaware licensing requirements may subject the organization to applicable fines and/or interest penalties. It also states, Any exception to this mandatory requirement or failure to submit complete reports, or in the format required, may result in corrective action, up to and including the possible cancellation of the award.

The bid notice states, A mandatory prebid meeting has not been established for this request for proposal. It also mentions that the committee may choose to visit existing installations of comparable systems. However, there is no explicit mention of a mandatory site visit for all bidders.

The bid notice states, Samples or brochures may be required by the agency for evaluation purposes. However, it does not explicitly state that samples are mandatory for this specific RFP.

The bid notice states, Protests based on any omission or error, or on the content of the solicitation, will be disallowed if these faults have not been brought to the attention of the designated contact, in writing, no later than ten 10 calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.

The electronic proposal submittal deadline is Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CST. The Orleans Parish School Board will not accept any proposals after this date and time under any conditions.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that NOLA PS will make payments directly to the vendor and that no payments will be made for work performed or goods delivered before a purchase order is issued.

The bid notice mentions Proposer Guaranties and Warranties and that the proposer warrants that all information provided is true and accurate, and that they can provide all services set forth in sections I-IV. It also mentions that proposer warrants they will obtain an errors and omissions insurance policy. Specific warranty periods or terms are not detailed in the provided text.

The award will be made to the responsible vendor whose proposal is determined to be the best value to NOLA PS, considering factors such as price, quality, suitability for the intended use, probability of continuous availability, proposer's service, safety record, and date of proposed delivery and placement. The bid notice also states that it is not the policy of NOLA PS to purchase on the basis of low proposals alone.

To qualify for evaluation, a proposal must be submitted sealed and on time, and must materially satisfy all mandatory requirements. Specific qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of experience in providing consultation and training to school staff in supporting EL immigrant students and resources to EL immigrant families, a sustainable plan, ability to provide high quality work samples, knowledge of NOLA PS school system, qualifications of primary personnel, and DBE goal achievement.

The bid notice mentions that proposers who violate the code of silence may be deemed nonresponsive and their proposal may be rejected for cause. It also states that failure to submit required documents shall result in rejection. For default conditions, NOLA PS has the right to terminate the contract with five days' written notice, and the proposer will be liable for costs exceeding the contract price.

A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CST. The link for registration is provided. While not a physical site visit, this meeting serves as a mandatory preliminary engagement.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

If any proposer has an objection to the award of the contract, they must furnish a protest in writing to the executive director of procurement within ten (10) business days of the notification of non-award.

The project budget is listed as $150,****.