To purchase Promethean boards, Activboard and supplies

INVITATION FOR BIDS
FOR
PROMETHEAN BOARDS
NEW HAVEN JOB CORPS CENTER
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT

Sealed Bids must be received in the Procurement Department, New Haven Job Corps Center, 455 Wintergreen Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut, 06515 by December 9, 2009 at 2pm.  Sealed Bids must display the words "Promethean Boards Bid" and "Attention - Procurement Specialist" on the sealed envelop.  Submissions must include (1) a lump sum cost for the purchase and delivery of all items requested and (2) the earliest date for the delivery of all items and the installation of the promethean boards.

The Bid Package must be obtained from Marilyn Rodriguez-Soto, Procurement Specialist, on or after November 25, 2009.  Any questions that need to be answered must be submitted in writing via fax or email to the Procurement Specialist by December 3, 2009 at 10:00am.  The Procurement Specialist can be reached by phone at (203) 907-4342.

The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and requires compliance of Davis Bacon Prevailing Wages for installation, a listing of those wages have been included in the Bid Package.

The New Haven Job Corps Center reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive formalities in the bidding process.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE JOB CORPS PROGRAM

New Haven Job Corps Center, operated by Career Systems Development Corporation, is located in New Haven Connecticut. There are a total of 200 students, including 50 non-resident trainees, all from the local community, who come to the Center each day for training. 

Residential trainees are recruited primarily from surrounding communities and the northern and southern portion of Connecticut.

The program meets the needs of each individual in four (4) specific areas that enable the trainee to become successfully employed.  Although many other needs are also being met, the program focuses on building vocational skills, developing academic skills and increasing awareness of social skills and core values.

Besides educational and vocational opportunities, trainees receive free housing, meals, medical and dental care, as well as living and clothing allowances.  There are daily recreational activities and outings scheduled weekly for all trainees who wish to participate.  Counseling services are available to assist trainees with their individual needs.

When training is completed and/or trainees are ready to leave, Career Transition services are provided.  In addition, trainees who leave and are pursuing independent living are provided assistance with their transition.