South River Board of Education Substitute Staffing Services RFP 27-01
South River Public School DistrictSchool · South River, NJ- Due
- May 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
The 30-second brief
The South River Board of Education issued RFP 27-01 for Substitute Staffing Services. The procurement sought external vendors to provide comprehensive substitute staffing solutions, including recruitment, training, and management of substitute teachers and staff. Evaluation criteria were weighted as follows: Technical Criteria (35%), Management Criteria (25%), and Cost Criteria (40%). The technical scope required evidence of similar services provided to New Jersey public or charter schools and innovative approaches to staffing. Management criteria included business organization details, resumes of key staff, and organizational charts. Cost criteria focused on mark-up percentages and daily rates. Four proposals were received and evaluated by a committee including the Business Administrator and Superintendent. The document recommends awarding the contract to ESS based on their superior composite score of 4.26 out of 5.
Services explanation, Evidence of similar services, Business organization description, Organizational chart, Resumes, Proposal forms with mark up percentage and daily rates
Technical Criteria (35%), Management Criteria (25%), Cost Criteria (40%)
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Summary
The South River Board of Education issued RFP 27-01 for Substitute Staffing Services.
The procurement sought external vendors to provide comprehensive substitute staffing solutions, including recruitment, training, and management of substitute teachers and staff. Evaluation criteria were weighted as follows: Technical Criteria (35%), Management Criteria (25%), and Cost Criteria (40%). The technical scope required evidence of similar services provided to New Jersey public or charter schools and innovative approaches to staffing. Management criteria included business organization details, resumes of key staff, and organizational charts. Cost criteria focused on mark-up percentages and daily rates. Four proposals were received and evaluated by a committee including the Business Administrator and Superintendent. The document recommends awarding the contract to ESS based on their superior composite score of 4.26 out of 5.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Services explanation
- Evidence of similar services
- Business organization description
- Organizational chart
- Resumes
- Proposal forms with mark up percentage and daily rates
- Scope location
- South River, New Jersey
- Reported agency
- South River Board of Education
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from South River Public School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including South River Public School District 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: Services explanation, Evidence of similar services, Business organization description, Organizational chart, Resumes, Proposal forms with mark up percentage and daily rates. 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: "Technical Criteria (35%), Management Criteria (25%), Cost Criteria (40%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from South River Public School District?
All active and historical solicitations from South River Public School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, South River Public School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. Review the full document from South River Public School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: South River, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.