Dobbs Ferry School District seeks proposals for Pre-Kindergarten services for 2026-2027.
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- Published
- Category
- Bid Notice
- City
- Dobbs Ferry
What You Should Do Next
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Prepare Your Proposal
Ensure your proposal aligns with the district’s educational standards and submit by April 9, 2026.
- 2
Schedule a Site Visit
If you do not have an operating facility, arrange a site that can be visited.
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Contact for Clarifications
Reach out to Lisa Raymond for any questions regarding the proposal process.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline for submitting proposals?
- Proposals are due by April 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
- Who should I contact for inquiries?
- Contact Lisa Raymond at the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District Business Office.
- When will selected agencies be notified?
- Selected agencies will be notified by May 22, 2026.
- What is the estimated start date for services?
- Services are estimated to commence on September 1, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
INVITATION TO BID – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District is accepting proposals from qualified agencies to provide Pre-Kindergarten Services for eligible four (4) year old children from Dobbs Ferry for the 2026-2027 school year, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods (2027-28, 2028-29, 2029-30 and 2030-31). These services shall be provided pursuant New York State Education Law Section 3602-ee, Grant Funded Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Programs awarded to School Districts. The Pre-K curriculum proposed is expected to align with the district’s standards and NYS PK-12 educational standards. To be considered, the Business Office must receive the proposal in the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District by April 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The Board of Education of the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. During the selection process, the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District reserves the right, where it may serve at their best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from those submitting a proposal, or to allow corrections, errors or omissions in this request. At the discretion of the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, agencies submitting proposals may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the evaluation process. Prior to entering into a contract with a collaborative Pre-Kindergarten provider, the district will conduct a minimum of one on site visit to evaluate the site and the facility of the proposer(s). A proposer who does not currently have an operating facility must provide a site that can be visited as part of a site visit as evidence of his/her potential to lead a high-quality UPK program. The proposer must be able to provide access to the proposed site for the District’s representatives conducting the site visit. It is anticipated the selection of any agency or agencies will be completed by May 22, 2026. The following is a list of key dates up to and including the date Pre-Kindergarten services are to commence: Request for Proposals Issued 3/09/2026 Due Date for Proposals 4/9/2026 Selected Agency/Agencies Notified 5/22/2026 Date Services to Commence (estimated) 9/1/2026 Inquiries concerning the request for proposals should be addressed to: Lisa Raymond, Business Office Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District 505 Broadway Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 12153077