Essex Regional Educational Services Commission - Cooperative Purchasing Consultant Services - Bid 3-17-26
Essex Regional Educational Services CommissionSpecial District · Fairfield, NJ- Due
- Mar 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Regina Freeland
The 30-second brief
The Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) is seeking proposals for a cooperative purchasing consultant service for the 2026-2027 school year. The selected consultant or firm will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and enhancing the ERESC Co-op, overseeing vendor relationships, member engagement, specification development, compliance, and reporting to maximize savings for public entities. The term of the contract will be one year with an option to extend for one additional year. Sealed proposals are due by March 17, 2026, at 10:00 am prevailing time.
The ability of understand the Board's needs, Proposal of supervising staff assigned to provide services, Prior experience of the firm, Cost, Other factors if in the best interest of the Board
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Summary
The Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) is seeking proposals for a cooperative purchasing consultant service for the 2026-2027 school year.
The selected consultant or firm will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and enhancing the ERESC Co-op, overseeing vendor relationships, member engagement, specification development, compliance, and reporting to maximize savings for public entities. The term of the contract will be one year with an option to extend for one additional year. Sealed proposals are due by March 17, 2026, at 10:00 am prevailing time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- The ability of understand the Board's needs
- Proposal of supervising staff assigned to provide services
- Prior experience of the firm
- Cost
- Other factors if in the best interest of the Board
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Experience of Bidder & Prescribed Form of Questionnaire
- Affirmative Action Questionnaire
- Disclosure of Political Contributions
- Ownership Disclosure
- Non-Collusion Form
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Prohibited Russia-Belarus Activities
- Business Registration Certificate
- Proposal Sheet
- Submit to
- 333 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Fairfield, NJ
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Essex Regional Educational Services Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 17, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 333 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004. For questions, contact Regina Freeland.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Essex Regional Educational Services Commission in NJ, 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 Bid 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 Regina Freeland. 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: "The ability of understand the Board's needs, Proposal of supervising staff assigned to provide services, Prior experience of the firm, Cost, Other factors if in the best interest of the Board" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Essex Regional Educational Services Commission?
All active and historical solicitations from Essex Regional Educational Services Commission are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Essex Regional Educational Services Commission regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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 Bid?
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: Experience of Bidder & Prescribed Form of Questionnaire, Affirmative Action Questionnaire, Disclosure of Political Contributions, Ownership Disclosure, Non-Collusion Form, Disclosure of Investment Act. Review the full document from Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fairfield, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.