Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/22/2022 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Purchasing  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
11.20 Award of High School Expanded Learning Services Contract 9598  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.6
2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
 
Enclosure:
Evaluation Report  
File Attachment:
9598 High School Expanded Learning Evaluation Report signed.pdf
 
Summary:
WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 National Declaration of Emergency proposals were electronically received in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.5 on Thursday, November 3, 2022 after public advertisement for High School Expanded Learning Services. Request for proposals were issued to four (4) vendors with four (4) vendors responding; and WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A-2(y), the proposal submitted by West Side High School Alumni Association is rejected and deemed unresponsive as this vendor failed to submit a signed proposal as prescribed in the request for proposal specifications; and WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires highly qualified service providers for in school, out of school, and summer expanded learning; and WHEREAS, proposals were evaluated by staff members of the Newark Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the contract is for a two (2) year period of December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2024 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period; and WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Maria Ortiz, Assistant Superintendent.  
Funding :
Subject to the availability of funds. 10-11-xxx-xxx-300/320-xxx-xxx-xxx 15-15-xxx-xxx-300/320-xxx-xxx-xxx 20-20-xxx-xxx-300/320-xxx-xxx-xxx  
Recommendation to the Board
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for High School Expanded Learning Services for a two (2) year period of December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2024 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period as follows: A. Be The Changemakers Inc, Teaneck, NJ at a cost not to exceed $640,400.00 B. The Dr. Muhammad Experience Inc., Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $676,000.00 C. Voices International Publications, St. Albans, NY at a cost not to exceed $666,048.00  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:  
Joao Dias - Budget Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Maria Ortiz - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for High School Expanded Learning Services for a two (2) year period of December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2024 with an option to renew for one (1) successive two (2) year period as follows: A. Be The Changemakers Inc, Teaneck, NJ at a cost not to exceed $640,400.00 B. The Dr. Muhammad Experience Inc., Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $676,000.00 C. Voices International Publications, St. Albans, NY at a cost not to exceed $666,048.00'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 36 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 36 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes