Chapter 193 Evaluation & Determination 2017-18

The Lakewood Board of Education issued a competitive procurement (CC 06‑1718) for Chapter 193 Evaluation & Determination services, required under New Jersey’s special‑education statutes. The RFP called for providers to conduct student evaluations, determine eligibility, and produce compliance reports for the 2017‑2018 school year. After bid opening on November 15 2017, the evaluation committee recommended awarding the contract to two vendors—On‑Track Resources Ltd. (preschool services) and Psych‑Ed Services, Inc. (mental‑health/psychological services). The solicitation required extensive documentation, including bid bonds, non‑collusion affidavits, and various state‑mandated certifications. No contract value is disclosed, but bid‑bond and performance‑bond caps imply a contract ceiling between $200 k and $2.5 M. • Scope: Special‑education evaluation and determination services, covering preschool and mental‑health provisions. • Procurement method: Full and open competition with a 10 % bid‑bond cap ($20 k) and a 20 % performance‑bond cap ($500 k). • Award: Multiple‑award to two vendors; both deemed responsive and responsible.