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BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

REQUEST FOR RESPONSE

CHILD CARE CENTER

For Bunker Hill Community College Located at 250 New Rutherford Avenue Boston, Massachusetts 02129 and 275 Hawthorne Street Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150

February 25, 2010

Dear Child Care Provider:

Bunker Hill Community College requests bid proposals for Child Care services for its Charlestown and Chelsea campus. You are invited to submit a proposal to operate a Child Care Center on the Charlestown and Chelsea Campus of Bunker Hill Community College in compliance with Office of Children standards, for the period from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013 with additional one (1) year renewal options for up to two (2) years at the sole discretion of the College. RFR: Child Care-BHCC-2010

All prospective bidders must be represented at a mandatory pre-bid tour and conference in order to qualify as bidders. The pre-bid conference and tour is scheduled for 10:00 am on Friday, March 26, 2010. It will be held in room E-175 at the Charlestown campus and for the Chelsea campus. This meeting will be the only opportunity for potential bidders to tour the facility of both Child Care Sites.

Proposals (two copies) are to be submitted by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. If you have questions, then please call me at (617) 228-2427.

Sincerely

Richard J. Pishkin, MBA, MS,C.P.M., MCPPO Purchasing/Auxiliary Services

CHILD CARE

REQUEST FOR RESPONSE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Information for Bidders

II. Vendor Requirements & Tasks

III. Information to be Submitted with Proposals

IV. Provisions by the College & Bidder Qualifications

V. College Conditions

VI. Rule of Award

General Information and Bid Submission Requirements Bid Delivery All bids must be delivered to: Bunker Hill Community College, Room-B325, 250 New Rutherford Ave., Boston, MA 02129-2925.

Bids must be delivered by, Wednesday, 12:00 Noon on April 28, 2010. Bids which are either faxed or electronically submitted will not be accepted as a bid delivery. All bids must be in English and submitted in the same format as listed in the RFR using 12 font print. Information submitted beyond the scope required in the RFR may hinder vendor evaluation.

Two (2) copies of the bid should be submitted. Bids must be sealed and marked as follows: Child Care-BHCC-2010.

All bids must include a Non-Collusion Form, Tax Compliance Certificate, and Reference Form, Contractor Authorized Signature Verification Form , Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form & Terms & Conditions Form as provided in this RFR through the COMM-PASS System.

Bid Signature A bid must be signed as follows: 1) if the bidder is an individual, by her/him personally; 2) if the bidder is a partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each general partner; and 3) if the bidder is a corporation, by the authorized officer, whose signature must be attested to by the clerk/secretary of the corporation, and with the corporate seal affixed.

I. Information for Bidders

BACKGROUND STATEMENT

Bunker Hill Community College is a two-year public college; it is a new state-of–the-art facility, capable of serving approximately 11,500 students during day, evening and weekend classes. The Charlestown Campus was established in 1974 and the Chelsea Campus was established in 1987 and plays a key role in the social and economic development of Chelsea and the greater Chelsea area. The primary goal for the development of the new campus was to reach out to residents of the area to provide opportunity for community college higher education and job training. Chelsea residents are our largest single group of students in the Chelsea Campus. Other communities in which students reside include Everett, Revere, East Boston, Malden, Somerville, and Boston. It is expected that the enrollment will grow at both campuses. Both campuses employ approximately 500 employees combined.

Bid Signature: A bid must be signed as follows: 1) if the bidder is an individual, by her/him personally; 2) if the bidder is a partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each general partner; and 3) if the bidder is a corporation, by the authorized officer, whose signature must be attested to by the clerk/secretary of the corporation, and with the corporate seal affixed.

Changes and Addenda If any changes are made to this RFR, then an addendum will be issued to all bidders on record as having picked up the RFR. The addendum will be posted to COMM-PASS for easy access by any bidder and it is a bidder’s responsibility to monitor COMM-PASS for all addendum so that a current response can be submitted. Bidders may not alter the RFR language or RFR component files; Bidder modifications to the RFR are prohibited; any such modifications will disqualify a Bidder.

Questions about the RFR Questions concerning this RFR must be submitted in writing to: Richard J. Pishkin, Business Office, Room B-325, #617-228-2427, Bunker Hill Community College, 250 New Rutherford Ave., Boston, MA 02129 by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Questions may be delivered, mailed, or faxed to #617-228-2120. Written responses will be posted to COMM-PASS.

Bidder Communication: Bidders are prohibited from communicating directly with any employee of the procuring department except as specified in this RFR, and no other individual, Commonwealth employee or representative of the College is authorized to provide any information or respond to any question or inquiry concerning this RFR. Bidders may contact the contact person for this RFR in the event this RFR is incomplete or the bidder is having trouble obtaining any required attachments electronically through COMM-PASS.

All information submitted in response to this RFR are subject to the Massachusetts Freedom of Information Law, M.G.L., Chapter 66, Part 10 and Chapter 4, part 7, subpart 26 regarding public access to such documents.

Time for Bid Acceptance The contract will be awarded within 30 Days after the bid opening. The time for award may be extended for up to 45 additional days by mutual agreement between Bunker Hill Community College and the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder that offers the best value to the College.

Modification or Withdrawal of Bids, Mistakes, and Minor Informalities A bidder may correct, modify, or withdraw a bid by written notice received by the Bunker Hill Community College prior to the time and date set for the bid opening. Bid modifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled "Modification No.__" to the address listed in part one of this section. Each modification must be numbered in sequence, and must reference the original RFR title.

After the bid opening, a bidder may not change any provision of the bid in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the College or fair competition. Either minor informalities will be waived or the bidder will be allowed to correct them. If a mistake and the intended bid are clearly evident on the face of the bid document, then the mistake will be corrected to reflect the intended correct bid, and the bidder will be notified in writing; the bidder may not withdraw the bid. A bidder may withdraw a bid if a mistake is clearly evident on the face of the bid document, but the intended correct bid is not similarly evident.

Right to Cancel/Reject Bids The Bunker Hill Community College may cancel this RFR, or reject in whole or in part any and all bids, and to waive any formalities in bidding if the College determines that cancellation or rejection serves the best interests and best value to the College. The College will neither accept, nor receive, nor acknowledge a bidder’s Terms & Conditions throughout the award process and contract performance duration. Terms & Conditions are negotiable for mutual agreement/contract; final Terms & Conditions are at the sole discretion of the College.

Government or Industry Standard Bidder should list any Industry or Government Associations to which it is a member which is applicable to the Child Care Industry.

II. Vendor Requirements & Tasks: By the Child Care Provider

1. The Child Care Center will service only children of students, faculty, staff of the College, and members of the surrounding community, ages 15 months6 years inclusive. The Child Care Center will be open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily during the academic Year; September/December; January end of May. Provisions may also be made to open the Center during intercession and summer months. Additional Opening/Closing times, such as evening hours, will be considered in the award.

2. The Provider agrees to establish and maintain a ChildCare center and to offer its services at reasonable cost to the College's students, faculty and staff; and to allow onsite observation of these services by College representatives.

3. The Provider must possess a current license to operate a Child Care Center.

4. The College will provide a location at the Chelsea and Charlestown Campus that meets licensing requirements of the Commonwealth for up to 20 clients.

5. The Provider will provide all furniture, supplies and equipment to operate a Child Care Center. The Provider agrees and understands that all internal and external fixtures of any nature located in, on or attached to the premises shall remain the property of the College.

6. Assignment: The successful provider shall not assign or subcontract, in whole or in part, its rights or obligations under the contract without prior written consent of the College; any attempted assignments without consent shall be void.

7. The provider will meet all laws, regulations and licensing requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as printed in 102 CMR 7.00 “Standards for Licensure and Approval of Group Day Care and School Age Child Care Programs”; and will obtain the necessary licenses. The provider must provide all accreditation documentation for Day Care and Child Care services.

8. The successful provider will be required to sign a Standard State Contract, Contractor Authorized Signature Verification Form, W-9 Tax Identification Form provide a Tax Compliance Certificate, a Non-Collusion Form, and a Reference Form, which is provided either in the RFR and/or in COMM-PASS. Please review the RFR Forms & Terms Tab in COMM-PASS for all forms. The provider must be registered to conduct business in the state of Massachusetts.

9. The College reserves the right to accept the proposal deemed the best value for the College and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The provider must comply with the Provisions of U.S. Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 and Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Provider shall not in the offering of its services discriminate on grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex.

10. Removal of all trash, refuse and garbage from the Child Care area and designated areas for which Child Care is a provided service and at the College to designated compacting or holding areas at the delivery/shipping dock area.

11. The provider agrees to keep the premises in the same order and repair as they are upon completion of mutually agreed to applications, reasonable use and wear and damage by fire or casualty only excepted; to keep all fixtures and equipment including without limitation, all heating, plumbing electrical and mechanical fixtures and equipment in the same operating condition they were in at the date upon which the provider first occupied the premises; to keep the premises in a neat, clean and orderly condition during its occupancy.

12. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this or any other agreement by and between the College and the Vendor, the College shall not be liable for any replacements or repairs on the premises which are caused by the vendor.

13. The Vendor shall not cause or permit any waste or injury to said premises and shall keep said premises free from any and all objectionable noises, odors, rubbish, and debris and shall not either make or permit any noisy, improper, offensive, unlawful or forbidden use.

14. Assume sole responsibility for securing, maintaining, and paying for any and all relevant licenses, permits, clearances, approvals, fees and taxes required by any and all Federal, state, County or City laws or statutes without recourse to the College as required for its performance under the contract; and shall post or display in a prominent place such permits and/or notices as required by law. All labor will be paid in accordance with Minimum Wage Rates and Health and Welfare Pension Fund Contributors as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Industries under the Provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 and 27D inclusive.

15. Provide all required and necessary related personnel and labor for Child Care services; all personnel shall present a clean and hygienic appearance at all times. Personnel shall not be less than eighteen (18) years of age. The successful vendor agrees to full compliance with applicable federal and state law regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action as contained in Part 202, Executive order 112246 and Part 60-741.4 of the U S Department of Labor; Chapter 60, Part 60-741 relating to Affirmative Action Obligations for Handicap Workers.

16. Provide all customary insurance coverage, throughout the life of this agreement without recourse to the College and so as to hold the College harmless. For all insurance required, a certified copy or each policy or certificate of such insurance shall be delivered to the College within fifteen (15) calendar days after the signing of awarded contract document by both parties. Either each certificate or instrument shall contain a valid provision or endorsement that the policy may not be cancelled, terminated, changed or modified without giving thirty (30) calendar days written advance notice thereof to the College. If determined necessary by the College, then the Child care provider shall deliver to the College the original of any policy for review, and upon completion of the review, said policy shall be returned to the Child Care provider. Policies shall contain the following provisions:

“The insurance company waives any right of subrogation against Bunker Hill Community College, The Board of Higher Education and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any of their officers, trustees or agents which may arise by reason of any payment under this policy.”

Comprehensive General Liability, Bodily Injury & Property Damage:

$1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence $2,000,000.00 Aggregate

17. The successful Child Care provider indemnifies the Awarding Authority, the Board of Higher Education, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Bunker Hill Community College, their employees and agents from any liability during the receipt, service and sale of Child Care services or from any act of the Child Care provider, or from any of its employees, agents, or authorized subcontractors in the performance of its obligations under agreement.

18. The Child Care provider shall keep itself fully informed of all Federal, State and Local laws, municipal ordinances, building and health codes which pertain to those engaged or employed in the work, or the materials and equipment used or employed in the Child Care service.

19. Day Care provider agrees to pay their vendors promptly when due the entire cost of any work to the premise undertaken by provider or anyone claiming under provider so that the premises shall at all times be free of liens for labor and materials; to procure all necessary permits before undertaking such work; to do all of such work in a good and work-like manner, employing materials of good quality and complying with all governmental requirements; provided that no such work to the premises shall be undertaken by the vendor without prior approval of the College. No changes to the premises by the Day Care provider are authorized unless prior written approval either signed by the President or his/her designate.

20. The Day Care provider agrees that during its occupancy the College, its employees and agents, upon proper identification, may enter the premises at reasonable times and in cases of emergency to examine the conditions thereof, to make necessary repairs and to show the premises to either prospective purchasers or vendors.

21. Termination by the Vendor.

The Day Care provider may also terminate this contract by giving the College ninety days' notice in writing by certified mail of its intention to terminate sent to the President of Bunker Hill Community College. Upon such termination the provider agrees to peaceably surrender the premises, remove all personal property and deliver the keys to the Child Care contract manager of the College. The premises are to be left in a condition equal to that at the beginning of his occupancy excepting ordinary wear and tear. Any holding over of the premises beyond the termination of this contract shall be on the same terms and conditions as expressed in the current contract; the provider waives any and all claims against the College for damages to property left on the premises beyond the term of this contract.

22. Termination upon default by Vendor:

If the Day Care provider fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement then the College after giving seven days' written notice of correction by certified mail may terminate this contract.

23. Damage by Fire or other Casualty:

It is mutually agreed that the College shall not be required to keep the premises insured against fire or any insurable risk and the Day Care provider waives the right to claim damages from the College for any damages to property on the premises. In the event that premises, or any part, during the term of this Agreement shall be destroyed or damaged by fire or other avoidable casualty, so that the premises shall be rendered unfit for use and habitation, then this contract shall immediately terminate and the Day Care provider shall no longer be liable under this Agreement.

III Information to be submitted with Proposal:

Bidders will provide the following information:

1. Provide a design of the administration organization of the Center, and a clear presentation of key management staff, of the lines of authority and supervision for the Center.

2. Describe and detail the procedures for accurately and completely documenting the daily business operation of the Center inclusive of the Center's accounts, books, and records, as well as required personnel and children’s records.

3. Provide a brief statement of purpose via a Mission Statement, which identifies the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the organization and the significance of this statement to the children served.

4. Document staff qualifications and personnel procedures.

5. Provide References (per attached) of businesses utilizing your Child Care Services. The present child care provider at Bunker Hill Community College cannot list Bunker Hill Community College as a current reference source.

6. Describe briefly the admissions process to be used in operation.

7. Submit a written plan detailing the multiple activities of the Center scheduled for a typical week. This plan shall include a schedule of the following activities:

a. snack and meal period

b. rest, sleep or quiet activity periods

c. toileting

d. outdoor play period

e. details of Indoor activities, inclusive of creative and educational activities

f. field trips

8. Submit a plan of the educational curriculum for the Center.

9. Submit a plan for Parent Involvement/Education for the Center.

10. Submit a plan for In-service Training of staff.

11. Submit a description of the Center's Emergency Response Plan, health care policy and procedures.ie: H1N1, Blood Bourne Pathogens, etc.

12. Submit a plan to handle bag lunches, beverages and snacks.

13. Submit a financial schedule of tuition and fees.

14. Submit a plan describing insurance arrangements to be provided for the Center’s operation per the Requirements section, page 6-7, section 16-17.

References Bidder must submit a complete list of three (3) customers who have had the proposed Child Care services operational for at least the past two (2) years, with contact names and telephone numbers. Bunker Hill Community College is not to be used as a reference by the current child care service vendor. Use the attached Reference Form Bidder Qualifications:

Bidders must provide information about their company in the following areas as evidence for the proposed Child Care Service and contract.

· Experience & Management Philosophy about Child Care Service

· Key Staff and Management

· Past and/or current Child Care experience in the field of Higher Education.

· Professional Affiliations and Trade Associations

· Insurance Coverage

· Must be registered as a legal entity to conduct business in the state of Massachusetts. Must provide your company’s EIN# via W-9 Tax ID Form (COMM-PASS Forms & Terms Financial References Bidder must include either a current credit report issued by either Dun & Bradstreet or by a credit reporting agency, or Certified Financial Statements from a CPA. The credit report must be dated no earlier than July 1, 2007. This report will be held as confidential but will not be returned; the report will be destroyed upon award of contract.

IV. Provisions by the College:

1. Child Care physical space, A/C, heat, light, electric power, water, and phone line. Additional pipeline extensions, hookups and other utility-related modifications are at the Child Care provider’s sole expense and must be submitted to the College for prior approval.

2. Rubbish removal from designated compacting or holding areas on the receiving/shipping dock area.

3. Parking facilities as provided for regular College support personnel.

4. The College shall have the right to install any additional equipment and make any alterations to the facilities, in a manner compatible with the existing facilities.

V. COLLEGE CONDITIONS

Bunker Hill Community College will not be liable for any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation and production of a bid or the costs of any services performed prior to receiving approval of the agreement from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All bids and materials submitted in conjunction with the bids shall become the property of Bunker Hill Community College for use as deemed appropriate, respecting all copyrights.

1. Bunker Hill Community College reserves the right to modify the requirements of this bid after its release. All bidders will be notified of any modifications to the requirements of this proposal via COMM-PASS. Wherever the College is referred to herein, such reference will be to the President or her specific designee, as stated periodically in writing during the term of the contract.

2. Bidders who submit a response may be required to give an oral presentation to Bunker Hill Community College. This shall provide an opportunity for a bidder to clarify or elaborate on the bid, but shall in no way change the original bid. The College shall schedule the time and location, if needed.

3. By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that it will not make any claims or have any right to damages because of any misinterpretation or misunderstanding of the specifications or because of any misinformation or lack of information.

4. The successful bidder will be notified by the issuing Officer by telephone and confirmation by letter. The Contract will incorporate at least this bid and the bidder’s response.

5. Omissions, inaccuracy or misstatements may be sufficient cause for rejection of the bid.

6. The Agreement, if awarded, shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Massachusetts.

7. All bidders and their employees must be aware of and comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Laws, and all other appropriate provisions of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Law and resultant codes, rules, and regulations from Commonwealth laws establishing the standards for business with the Commonwealth. In signing the bid, each bidder guarantees knowledge and full compliance with those provisions for any dealings, transactions, sales contracts, services, offers, relationships, etc. involving the Commonwealth and/or Commonwealth employees. Failure to comply with those provisions may result in disqualification from the bid process and in other civil or criminal proceedings as required by law.

8. Should either the College Facilities expand, or Academic Programs and/or Services expand due to increased enrollment or additional space becomes available in its structure, during the life of this contract, then the successful bidder will be given right-of-first-refusal to perform/deliver Child Care services if the College deems this service is warranted.

9. The College reserves the right to conduct regular inspections and examinations of all Child Care Areas for the purpose of checking equipment and verifying compliance with all of the appropriate sanitation and health codes. Such inspection will not relieve the Child Care provider of the legal responsibility in regard to other terms of this agreement or of the direct responsibility to observe codes without recourse to the College and so as to hold the College harmless. The College reserves the right to apply standard, acceptable measures and criteria in performing such inspections as applied by the Health Codes of the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and other appropriate local state agencies and to demand immediate corrective action on the part of the Child Care provider. Failing such action, the College reserves the right to arrange for corrective and/or proper maintenance of equipment and corrective and proper cleaning to meet sanitation and health codes through the use of its own employees or by employment of outside services and to pass on the direct and indirect costs for such work to the Child Care provider.

10. The terms, offers, inducements and other statements made by and included in the Child Care provider’s proposal---including, but not limited to, those dealing with staffing levels, staff hours, and hours of operation---will be incorporated as part of the contract as they are superseded, amplified or amended by a specific portion of this document.

11. FORCE MAJEURE: If by reason of strike or other labor disputes, civil disorders, inclement weather, acts of God, or other unavoidable cause, either party is unable to entirely perform its obligations, then such nonperformance shall not be considered a breach of contract. The Provider shall have no liability for damages due to: lightning, fire, explosion, pest damage, power surges or failures, strikes or labor disputes, water, acts of God, the elements, war, civil disturbances, acts of civil or military authorities or the public enemy, inability to secure raw materials, transportation facilities, fuel, or energy shortages, acts or omissions of communications carriers, unauthorized use of products, or other causes beyond Provider’s control.

12. SURVIVAL: the terms, conditions, representations, and warranties contained in the contract shall survive the termination or expiration of the contract.

13. Sub-Contracts: No part of the Contract shall be sublet without the prior written approval of the College and the setting forth of requirements to be met.

14. Contractor’s Signature: The Bidder’s ink signature on the Bid Proposal form shall be held as evidence that the Bidder has examined the site and satisfied itself as to all the requirements, works, conditions, and constraints for the proper execution of the proposed service. Such signature acknowledges that the Bidder fully understands the Scope of Service for Child Care Services to the College.

15. The College's Right to Terminate the Contract: If the Bidder should be adjudged bankrupt, or if the Bidder should make a general assignment for the benefit of Bidder’s creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of Bidder’s insolvency, or if the Bidder should persistently or repeatedly refuse or should fail, except in cases for which extension of time is provided, to supply enough properly skilled staff or proper materials, or if provider should fail to make prompt payment to suppliers, subcontractors or for material or labor, or persistently disregard laws, ordinances or the instructions of the College, or otherwise be guilty of a substantial violation of any provision of the Contract, then the College, upon the certification of the College that sufficient cause exists to justify such action, may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Bidder, and the surety if any, seven (7) calendar days' written notice, terminate the employment of the Child care provider and take possession of the premises and of all materials. In such case the Child Care provider shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Sum shall exceed the expense of finishing the Work including compensation for additional managerial and administrative services, such excess shall be paid to the Child Care provider. If such expense shall exceed such unpaid balance, the Child Care provider shall pay the difference to the College. The expense incurred by the College as herein provided, and the College shall certify the damage incurred through the Child Care provider’s default.

16. Executive Order Number 195: The governor or his/her designee, the Secretary for Administration & Finance, and the State Auditor or his/her designee shall have the right at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to examine the books, records and other compilations of data of the successful Bidder and subcontractors that pertain to the performance of the provisions and requirements of the proposed Contract for Child Care services.

REFERENCE FORM

Bidder:_____________________________________________

RFR Title:___________________________________________

Bidder must provide references for:

A list of three (3) current customers who have had the proposed Child Care Service for at least two (2) years with contact names and telephone numbers.

Reference:________________________________ Contact:____________________ Address:___________________________________ Phone:____________________ __________________________________________ Fax:_____________________ Description and date(s) of supplies or services provided:________________________

__________________________________________ Fax:______________________ Description and date(s) of supplies or services provided:________________________

__________________________________________ Fax:______________________ Description and date(s) of supplies or services provided:________________________

VI. Rule for Award : for the RFR and its Contract

The Child Care Services Procurement Team will select the response which demonstrates the best value overall that will achieve the goals of the College.

The contract for all three (3) years will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

· Accreditation Documentation: License to Operate a Child Care Center.

· Comm. Of MA Child Services complaints/evaluation.

· Certified Financial Statement/ Reference Credit Report or D & B

· Reference Forms

· Submission of all required COMM-PASS Bidder Document Forms

· EIN#: Registered Vendor in Massachusetts

· Copy of Liability Insurance

· Emergency Response Plan, health care policy & procedures

· Innovative Staffing Pattern Proposal.

· Proposed Financial Schedule of Child Care Rates

· Hours of Operation/Schedule

· Summary: Experience & Management Philosophy/Key Staff Professional Affiliations & Trade Associations

VII BASIC COLLEGE DATA

1. The Charlestown Campus consists of six (6) College Buildings and a modular structure adjacent to the Building D. All buildings are connected via regular corridor levels.

2. The Day Care Center is located on the second (2nd) floor of the E-Building on the main concourse area.

3. The class schedule of the College will approximate 7:00a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and there are classes from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; there are 3 Midnight classes. Two semesters of 15 class weeks and one examination week; and three summer sessions of six (6) weeks, per session.

4. Enrollment for Bunker Hill Community College is estimated at 11,500 students; the College is non-residential and diverse in its student population.

5. Full-time and Part-time employees are approximately 500. All administrative and support personnel are on a twelve month schedule.

6. The College allows agencies and businesses to rent the BHCC facilities for off-site meetings and functions during its fiscal year.

7. Child care services will be required for the entire contract period regardless of class schedule or vacation period. Changes of times of service during semester breaks and summer sessions will be negotiated.

8. The College observes all Federal, State and City of Boston holidays.

Additional Contract Terms and Conditions I have read the above listed proposal and agree with its Terms & Conditions, if awarded the contract. Changes in the College’s Terms & Conditions can be negotiated; final Terms and Conditions approval rest solely with the College. A Child Care Service Agreement will be finalized after the contract award and a Commonwealth Standard Contract Form and Terms & Conditions will be completed upon contract award.

Signature:_______________________________________________ Date: _____________

Non-Collusion Form and Tax Compliance Form

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word "person" shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

Signature of individual submitting bid or proposal

Name of business

TAX COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 62C, §49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth relating to taxes, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.

Signature of person submitting bid or proposal

Name of business

Must be registered as a legal entity to conduct business in the state of Massachusetts. Must provide your company’s EIN#:______________________

PROCUREMENT CALENDER

· Release of RFR on Comm-Pass: Thursday, March 4, 2010

· Pre-Bid Conference & Site Survey Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 10:00 AM, E-175

· Written Questions Due: Tuesday, April 6, 2010

· Answers Posted to Comm-Pass: Monday, April 12, 2010

· Bidder Response Due: April 28, 2010 by 12:00 noon

· Evaluation Period: By Friday, May 7, 2010

· Anticipated Award Date: May 14, 2010

Further Information:

Sealed Bids (two (2) copies) will be submitted to the Business Office, Room B-325 at the Charlestown Campus, by 3:00PM, April 28, 2010

For further information and/or inspection of the premise contact:

Richard J. Pishkin, C.P.M. MCPPO, MBA Business Office, Room B-325 Bunker Hill Community College 250 New Rutherford Ave Boston, MA 02129 617 228-2427 (phone) 617-228-2120 (fax)

VIII. CHECKLIST

· Signed RFR delivered by Wednesday, April 28, 2010 : by 12:00 noon

· All COMM-PASS Forms

· Accreditation Documentation.

· Non-Collusion Form

· Tax Compliance Certificate

· Financial Reference Credit Report or D & B

· Contractor Authorized Signature Verification Form (Attachment)

· Reference Form

· EIN#: Registered Vendor in Massachusetts

· Copy of Liability Insurance

· Staffing Pattern Proposal

· Hours of Operation/Schedule

· Summary: Experience & Management Philosophy, Key Staff Personnel, Professional Affiliations & Associations