EDUCATION-17259

The Somers Central School District, located in Lincolndale, New York, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide universal pre-kindergarten services. The agency is trying to solve the problem of preparing young children for future academic and personal success by offering a comprehensive early childhood program. The selected provider must deliver services that strengthen children's cognitive, early literacy, creative, and artistic skills, while also improving their physical, personal, and emotional wellness. The scope of work requires the provider to foster inter- and intra-personal skills, increase self-worth, and promote independence at a developmentally appropriate level. Additionally, the agency requires the integration of preschool children with disabilities and the promotion of diversity appreciation. The provider must also deliver support services to children and families, including social and health-related services, while ensuring parents have easy access to the program. The agency is offering a one-year contract period for these services. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency specifies that the performance of the work will take place offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not provided specific evaluation criteria or key dates in the initial solicitation.