New Jersey Department of Education - School Cost Containment and Reduction Advisory Services - RFP 27-002 (2026)
Department of Education | State of New JerseyState · Trenton, NJ- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 15 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
The 30-second brief
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is seeking proposals for school cost containment and reduction advisory services under solicitation number 27-002. The contractor will assist NJDOE and public school districts by scanning current spending, staffing, and budgeting practices, identifying high-priority cost-containment opportunities, developing easy-to-use analytical spreadsheet tools and step-by-step user guides, providing regional and virtual professional development, supporting up to five pilot districts during implementation, and conducting a one-year assessment to validate and document realized cost savings. The estimated budget for this work is $250,000. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time via email to [email protected]. Written questions are due by October 29, 2026.
Statewide scan of spending, Staffing, And budgeting practices; Identification and validation of cost containment opportunities; Analytical tools and user guides; Professional development and technical assistance; One-year pilot savings validation and assessment
Personnel Qualifications, Applicant’s Experience, Applicant’s Technical Ability and Approach to complete the Scope of Work, Price Evaluation
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Summary
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is seeking proposals for school cost containment and reduction advisory services under solicitation number 27-002.
The contractor will assist NJDOE and public school districts by scanning current spending, staffing, and budgeting practices, identifying high-priority cost-containment opportunities, developing easy-to-use analytical spreadsheet tools and step-by-step user guides, providing regional and virtual professional development, supporting up to five pilot districts during implementation, and conducting a one-year assessment to validate and document realized cost savings. The estimated budget for this work is $250,000. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time via email to [email protected]. Written questions are due by October 29, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Personnel Qualifications, Applicant’s Experience, Applicant’s Technical Ability and Approach to complete the Scope of Work, Price Evaluation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Statewide scan of spending, Staffing, And budgeting practices
- Identification and validation of cost containment opportunities
- Analytical tools and user guides
- Professional development and technical assistance
- One-year pilot savings validation and assessment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- State of New Jersey Combined Standard Terms and Conditions
- Ownership Disclosure Form
- Disclosure of Investigations and Other Actions Involving Vendor
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Chapter 271 Vendor Certification and Political Disclosure Form
- MacBride Principals Form
- Proof of Business Registration
- Certificate of Insurance / Acord
- Source Disclosure Form
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- Proof of Affirmative Action Compliance
- NJDOE Supplied Price Sheet (Attachment C)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Trenton, NJ
- Reported agency
- State of New Jersey
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Department of Education | State of New Jersey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Department of Education | State of New Jersey 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 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statewide scan of spending, Staffing, And budgeting practices; Identification and validation of cost containment opportunities; Analytical tools and user guides; Professional development and technical assistance; One-year pilot savings validation and assessment. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Personnel Qualifications, Applicant’s Experience, Applicant’s Technical Ability and Approach to complete the Scope of Work, Price Evaluation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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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: State of New Jersey Combined Standard Terms and Conditions, Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investigations and Other Actions Involving Vendor, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form. Review the full document from Department of Education | State of New Jersey for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.