Notice of Request for Proposals

Notice is herby given that sealed competitive contracting proposals will be received by the Fort Lee Board of Education (herinafter referred to as the"Board") at the Board offices located at 2175 Lemoine Avenue 6th floor, Fort Lee, New Jersey, 07024, from interested vendors for a Teacher Practive Evaluation Framework Provider (herin referred to as the "Framework Provider" of the "Vendor") in accordance with the request for proposals prepared by the Board.

A copy of the request for proposals may be inspected and picked up at the Board offices between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A copy of the proposal can be found on the district website at www.flboe.com. Further information may be obtained by calling Mrs. Cheryl Balletto, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary at 201-585-4600.

All vendors submitting proposals must use and complete all forms and include all information required in the request for proposals. Proposals shall be submitted, in duplicate, in a sealed envelope with "Teacher Practice Evaluation Framework Provider" marked on the front of the envelope.

Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c. 57, all proposals must be accompanied by a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue. All vendors are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127, "Law Against Discrimination" and the Affirmative Action statutes and regulations, NJSA 10:5-31 et seq. and NJAC 17:27-1.1 et seq.

Proposals must be submitted to the Fort Lee Board of Education no later than 11:00 a.m., on May 20, 2013. If sent by mail, clearly marked as "Proposal for Teacher Practice Evaluation Framework Provider" and the proposals should be addressed to the Fort Lee Board of Education, 2175 Lemoine Avenue, 6th floor, Fort Lee, New Jersey, 07024. Every proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid or $20,000.00, whichever is less. All proposals will be opened and read to the public at that time by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary at the Board offices. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening of the proposals.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any informality in the process if it is in the best interest of the Board. No proposal may be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Board.