Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement for Nonpublic Schools

This contract provides Title III‑funded English‑language acquisition, language‑enhancement, and academic‑achievement services to non‑public schools within the Lakewood school district. The Lakewood Board of Education issued a competitive RFP (CC 05‑1718) with a November 3, 2017 submission deadline and subsequently awarded the contract to Tree of Knowledge Learning Centers, which will deliver ESL instruction using the WIDA framework aligned to Common Core standards for the 2017‑2018 school year. The award is based on a technical, management, and cost evaluation, with the vendor receiving the maximum cost score and an hourly rate ceiling of $115.00. The contract is fully funded by federal Title III monies, requiring compliance with affirmative‑action, anti‑bullying, anti‑discrimination, background‑check, and debarment certifications. • Scope: ESL/WIDA services for non‑public schools, full Title III program coverage. • Procurement: Competitive RFP, single‑vendor award, sealed‑paper submission required. • Funding: 100 % Title III federal funds; hourly rate capped at $115.00.