The East Orange Board of Education seeks a licensed mental‑health professional to design and deliver a “Lunchtime Buddies” mentorship and social‑emotional learning (SEL) program for K‑8 students during the 2025‑2026 school year. The contractor will create curriculum, facilitate 6‑8‑week small‑group sessions during lunch, collect outcome data, and submit a final impact report. All staff with student contact must hold NJ mental‑health licenses, pass background checks, and the vendor must satisfy extensive state‑level certifications, bonding, and insurance requirements. Proposals must be submitted in sealed physical copies by February 5 2026, 10 a.m., with a bid bond up to 10 % of the contract value (capped at $20 k). No electronic submission is accepted. • Design and deliver a SEL/mentorship curriculum (3‑6 students per session) over a 6‑8‑week period. • Primary facilitator must be a NJ‑licensed mental‑health professional (LCSW, psychologist, LPC, etc.). • Provide data collection (pre/post surveys, observations) and a final impact report. • Comply with mandatory certifications (AA, political‑contribution disclosure, de‑barment, insurance, performance bond if required, background checks).