Boquet Valley Central School District Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program RFP 2026-2027
- Due
- Aug 25, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Hayden Reidy
- (518) 957-2222
The 30-second brief
The Boquet Valley Central School District seeks proposals from community agencies to provide an educationally based Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for district students who are four years of age by December 1, 2026. The district intends to operate two UPK classrooms, including one integrated special education classroom, serving approximately 24 children across both rooms. The program must meet the Uniform Quality Standards of Section 151-1.3 and instructional expectations aligned with the five domains of the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards. Proposals are due by August 25, 2026, at 12:00 noon, and must be submitted to Hayden Reidy, Business Manager, PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932.
Eligible agency's capacity, capacity to provide ongoing staff development, staffing patterns and qualifications, documentation of health and safety codes, anticipated fiscal share, current program design and experience, fiscal solvency, stability of staff, articulated mission, record management, administrative structure, capacity to serve children with disabilities, capacity to serve limited English proficient children, children's progress, demonstrated effectiveness
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Summary
The Boquet Valley Central School District seeks proposals from community agencies to provide an educationally based Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for district students who are four years of age by December 1, 2026.
The district intends to operate two UPK classrooms, including one integrated special education classroom, serving approximately 24 children across both rooms. The program must meet the Uniform Quality Standards of Section 151-1.3 and instructional expectations aligned with the five domains of the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards. Proposals are due by August 25, 2026, at 12:00 noon, and must be submitted to Hayden Reidy, Business Manager, PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
15- Eligible agency's capacity
- Capacity to provide ongoing staff development
- Staffing patterns and qualifications
- Documentation of health and safety codes
- Anticipated fiscal share
- Current program design and experience
- Fiscal solvency
- Stability of staff
- Articulated mission
- Record management
- Administrative structure
- Capacity to serve children with disabilities
- Capacity to serve limited English proficient children
- Children's progress
- Demonstrated effectiveness
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Non Collusive Bidding Certification
- Submit to
- PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
- Scope location
- Westport, NY
- Reported agency
- Boquet Valley Central School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Boquet Valley Csd?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 25, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: PO Box 158, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. For questions, contact Hayden Reidy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Boquet Valley Csd in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Hayden Reidy at (518) 957-2222. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Eligible agency's capacity, capacity to provide ongoing staff development, staffing patterns and qualifications, documentation of health and safety codes, anticipated fiscal share, current program des..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Boquet Valley Csd?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Non Collusive Bidding Certification. Review the full document from Boquet Valley Csd for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Westport, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.