Substitute Teaching & Paraprofessional Services

The Colonial School District (Delaware) is issuing an RFP for a vendor to supply substitute teachers (Class A, B, C) and paraprofessional staff to cover all absences across its K‑12 schools. The contract may be awarded for a one‑year term (2026‑27) or a two‑year term (2026‑28) with possible extensions, and it requires the vendor to manage recruitment, payroll, background‑check compliance, and detailed daily and periodic reporting while guaranteeing a 100 % fill rate. • Provide Class A ($179/day), Class B ($143/day) and Class C ($113/day) substitute teachers and Class C‑rate paraprofessional substitutes for roughly 900 teachers and 270 paraprofessionals. • Deliver all services in‑person, with a 24‑hour toll‑free call‑in line or online portal, and submit daily Excel reports of assignments plus monthly/annual summaries. • Assume full responsibility for payroll, insurance (≥ $2 M liability per substitute), workers’ comp, and indemnify the District; no bid deposit or performance bond required. • Offer either a one‑year or two‑year contract; extensions allowed with CPI‑capped rate increases; early termination may occur with 30‑day notice. • Must meet strict background‑check, child‑protection registry, health, and long‑term substitute permit requirements, and maintain a New Castle County location for interviews/badge photos.