Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/27/2025 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 13.25 Award of Conference Venue Contract 10032
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.3
2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners.
Enclosure 10032 Robert Treat pricing
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education advertised to receive bids on Friday, March 14, 2025 for Conference Venue. Request for bids were issued to three (3) vendors with one (1) vendor responding; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4, the District shall award only by resolution of The Board of Education to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after public advertisement for bids; and

WHEREAS, the contract term is May 27, 2025 through May 28, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract was reviewed and approved by Amanda Grossi, Director of Mathematics.
Funding : Subject to availability of funds.
10-11-000-221-440-413-000-000
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contract for Conference Venue from May 27, 2025 through May 28, 2025 as follows:

Robert Treat Hotel Inc., Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $19,013.70

EXPLANATION: To provide the District with a venue for the Mathematics Olympics Competition on May 28, 2025.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Karen Blessing - Contract Administrator 1
Signed By:
Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Sylvia Esteves - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Signed By:
Yolonda Severe - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Josephine Garcia 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 Conference Venue from May 27, 2025 through May 28, 2025 as follows:

Robert Treat Hotel Inc., Newark, NJ at a cost not to exceed $19,013.70

EXPLANATION: To provide the District with a venue for the Mathematics Olympics Competition on May 28, 2025.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Abstain
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes