What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Syracuse City School District seeks proposals to provide alternative learning site services within zip codes 13203 or 13208 for students in grades six through twelve. Eligible USA-based organizations must offer safe, secure, and spacious physical locations capable of accommodating at least 30 students across two sessions or 15 all-day students, complete with Wi-Fi, food, academic supplies, copiers, and dedicated space for homebound students. Site managers must oversee staff, manage attendance, coordinate weekly school work exchanges, and ensure all site personnel complete New York State fingerprinting background checks. Applicants must submit one original proposal, five physical copies, and one electronic PDF copy on a USB/DVD/CD by November 4, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST, with questions due by October 12, 2026, at 3:30 PM EDT. Proposals will be evaluated up to 100 points based on site quality and layout (30 points), organization qualifications (25 points), total cost (25 points), and key staff qualifications (20 points), requiring a minimum score of 60 points for award. The contract term covers an initial three years from December 10, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with options for two additional one-year extensions.

Scope of work

Provide alternative learning site for grades 6-12 homebound students in zip code 13203 or 13208
Accommodate minimum 30 students in two sessions or 15 in all-day setting
Provide safe, supportive environment with separate space for homebound students
Supply Wi-Fi, writing utensils, paper, copiers, food/snacks, and all required operational materials
Manage student and staff attendance and coordinate weekly pickup/drop-off of work to school sites
Provide a spacious, secure, and tidy space for students to receive instruction
Submit biweekly attendance reports to Student Support Services Office
Provide documented proof of all services provided to students and families

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Organization's Qualifications	25 points
Quality of the Alternative Learning Site and Site Layout	30 points
Qualifications of Key Staff	20 points
Total cost of the proposal	25 points

Minimum qualifications

Physical site located in zip code 13203 or zip code 13208
Project/Site manager must have a bachelor's degree or 5 years of related service/experience
All staff must successfully complete a New York State fingerprinting/background check
Certificate of Good Standing with New York State or valid license for out-of-state corporation

Documents to include with your response

Completed Proposer's Information Form
Current IRS Form W-9
Professional References Form with at least 3 references
Pictures, diagrams and/or floor plans showing proposed site and site layout
Resumes, degree or reference copies, and NYS fingerprinting/background check results for staff
Proposal Quotation Sheet
Statement of Qualifications Form
Non-Collusive Bidding Certification
Non-Discrimination Questionnaire
Original signed Signature Page

How to submit

Method: Sealed hard copy and electronic copy on USB/DVD/CD
Instructions: Submit 1 original printed paper marked ORIGINAL, 5 labeled copies, and 1 electronic PDF copy on USB/DVD/CD in a sealed package marked with RFP number and name to Syracuse City School District, Attn: Deanne Dwyer, 1025 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204.