Prekindergarten services for three year olds contract

The Mount Vernon City School District is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP #25/26-04) to procure prekindergarten services for three-year-old students (3PK) within Westchester County, New York. The district seeks qualified community-based organizations, childcare providers, and early education organizations to deliver a comprehensive full-day (6.5-hour) educational program for up to 45 three-year-old students residing in the district. The selected provider must develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards, including early literacy, mathematics instruction, and support for children with special needs. Program requirements include maintaining a maximum class size of 20 children with one teacher and one to two paraprofessionals, providing nutritional meals and snacks, and conducting assessments of language and cognitive skills. The RFP was released on July 7, 2025, with proposals due on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Bid documents are available through the district's Purchasing Office, website (www.mtvernoncsd.org/bids), and the Empire State Bid System. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes and will remain valid for 45 days following the opening date.

The procurement is open to community-based organizations and early education providers that can demonstrate specific qualifications and capabilities. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including current licenses, financial statements, staff qualifications, and a detailed program narrative. The initial contract term is one year, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with the potential for the district to renew the agreement for four additional one-year terms, subject to annual Board of Education approval. The anticipated per-pupil allocation for the 2025-2026 school year is approximately $10,000 per full-day seat, with funding contingent on available State Aid. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the district reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any or all proposals to select the option that best serves the School District's interests. Interested organizations must meet stringent staffing, educational, and operational requirements, including maintaining appropriate licensing, providing comprehensive early childhood education services, and demonstrating the ability to effectively support the developmental needs of three-year-old students.