The East Orange Board of Education is soliciting proposals for a School District Physician. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option for two additional one-year renewals. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes by Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. to Rochelle Gabriel, Qualified Purchasing Agent, at 199 4th Ave, East Orange, New Jersey, 07017. The RFP outlines detailed scope of services, required qualifications for respondents, and selection criteria. Vendors must comply with various state regulations, including affirmative action, non-discrimination, and submission of required documentation such as a business registration certificate, statement of ownership, and non-collusion affidavit. Failure to submit all required documents may result in disqualification.
The deadline to submit a response to this request for proposals is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. prevailing time.
The school district physician/pediatrician selected will be paid in 12 monthly installments of the accepted fee proposal. Every effort will be made to pay vendors and contractors within thirty (30) to sixty (60) days from the receipt of the goods or the rendering of services.
The East Orange Board of Education will award a contract to the firm or individual that best meets the needs and interests of the board, based on relative experience, qualifications, and ability to provide the highest quality of service at fair and competitive prices.
All submissions shall include the name of the individuals to be assigned, their professional experience and education, professional licenses and certifications, a description of available support staff, a copy of insurance certificates, three professional references, a copy of the New Jersey certificate of employee information report or completed form AA302, a copy of the New Jersey business registration certificate, evidence of a principal office location in close proximity to the board, and a listing of work with the school attorney on medical-legal concerns.
There may be deducted from the amount payable to the contractor by the contracting public agency, under this contract, a penalty of **** for each person for each calendar day during which such person is discriminated against or intimidated in violation of the provisions of the contract.
Failure to complete and submit all required forms may be cause for disqualification and rejection of the proposal. Failure to properly label the proposal envelope may lead to the rejection of the proposal. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the proposal being disqualified and rejected for non-responsiveness.
