Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program

DeRuyter Central School District is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to administer its Universal Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Program for the 2025-2026 school year, with an option to renew for subsequent years. The agency will be responsible for providing the site and running the entire program.

Quality of proposed comprehensive UPK Program, General experience in the field, Experience and qualifications of the professional staff assigned to the program, Submission of cost effective budget, Methods to be used to meet the requirements of the Scope of Services, Availability of qualified personnel, Reasonableness of the time schedule, Proposer's past and present performance, Proposer's experience with similar projects, knowledge, and qualifications, Full time availability of personnel assigned, Client references.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten program services, Daily attendance records, Completed Universal Pre-K application forms, Proof of residency, Compliance with NYS SAVE law, Adherence to fiscal requirements, Annual budget, Income and expense reports, Financial and programmatic records, Separate UPK budget, Processes and systems to safeguard against supplanting funds.

Agency Information Form (Appendix B), Non-Collusive Certification (Appendix C), Resolution - For Corporate Bidders Only (Appendix D), Background / Criminal Certification (Appendix E), Proposer Warranties and Certification (Appendix F), Certification of Compliance with the Iran Divestment Act (Appendix G), Hold Harmless Agreement (Appendix H), Certificate of Occupancy, Asbestos Environmental Building Management Plan, Fire inspection reports, Architectural quality floor plans, Fire alarm reports, Copy of purchase deed (if owned), Memorandum of Agreement/Lease CBO (if leased), Proof of building ADA accessibility, Completed Agency Information Form, Completed Non-Collusive Certification, Completed Non-Collusive Resolution (for corporations), Completed Background / Criminal Check Certification, Completed Proposer Warranties, Completed and notarized Iran Divestment Act Certification, Completed and notarized Hold Harmless Agreement, Completed W-9 form.

Education Program Director, Pre-K teachers, teaching assistants, teacher aides, on-site Education Director, principals, reading specialists, special education representatives, kindergarten teachers.