Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide full‑service before‑ and after‑school care for grades Transitional K through 6 across seven Manchester Public Schools sites, including one middle‑school‑age campus. The provider must hold a Connecticut license, meet staffing ratios, submit comprehensive background‑check documentation, and comply with the town’s Living‑Wage Ordinance. Proposals are evaluated equally on experience, price, completeness, and references, and the contract runs from September 1 2025 to August 31 2028 with the possibility of two one‑year extensions.
• Service coverage: Morning (7 AM) to start of school day and afternoon (end of day to 6 PM) for six elementary schools and one 5‑6 academy.
• Mandatory certifications: Living‑Wage affidavit, background‑check compliance, non‑collusive statement, and insurance with specified limits.
• Evaluation: 25 % each for vendor experience, price competitiveness, proposal completeness, and references.