Academic, Extracurricular, and Emotional Support Services for Students In Need

The Stockton Unified School District (“District”) is a public TK-12 school district located in Stockton, in San Joaquin County, California, enrolling more than 34,000 students at its 55 schools as the fifteenth largest school district in the State. The mission of the District is to graduate every student college, career, and community ready, and in doing so, lift all youth out of circumstances of poverty and scarcity. 

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) describes academic, extracurricular, and emotional support services for students in need sought by the District and sets forth the RFP process and requirements. The District hopes to provide improved learning conditions and experiences through time, attention, and resources that disrupt and remove instructional, institutional, and cultural barriers for students needing extra assistance, so they may thrive through academic success, sense of belonging, and culturally relevant education. The District further hopes to address the need for a Culturally Responsive Curriculum, engaging in culturally relevant classroom instruction, effective classroom management strategies, anti-bias and equity training, and transformational professional development for school site personnel. The District also aims to address the academic and social-emotional needs of students.

Background

The District has the following goals for this RFP:

1. School Experience and Support

A. Every student has an advocate

B. Increase access to mental and social-emotional health resources and services

C. Increase favorable school experience survey responses through Panorama

D. Access to culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy

E. Decrease discipline rates (arrests, suspensions, referrals)

2. Academic Achievement

A. Graduation rate increase

B. Attendance and chronic absenteeism rate decrease

C. Increase enrollment in: Advanced Placement, honors courses, Dual Enrollment, IB, AVID

D. Increase proficiency in Math and ELA/English

E. Increase achievement on State Standardized Assessments

F. Increase number of students on track in A-G requirements

G. Increase number of students at or above benchmark in literacy skills Decrease 1st time referrals for special education services

3. Engagement

A. Increase levels of parent and family engagement

B. Increase participation in extracurricular activities at school

C. Increase presence of community organizations on campus

The Stockton Unified School District is the 17th largest school District in the State of California and provides TK-12 education services to over 39,000 students. located in Stockton, in the heart of California’s Central Valley. The District has pre-school and Adult School programs, is the Charter Authority for 11 active Charter schools and operates various administrative, maintenance, and support facilities to ensure high-quality educational programs and student services.

Additional information about the District, its schools, and programs is available on the Stockton Unified School District website.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RFP 26-27-02
• Department: Purchasing Services
• Department Head: Sheikia Wilson (Director, Purchasing)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-28T07:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Experience and Qualifications (35 pts)
• Services Offered/Approach and Method (25 pts)
• Proposed Budget and Not to Exceed Fee (25 pts)
• References (15 pts)

Submission Requirements

• Fee Proposal Declaration (required) —

  The individual submitting this proposal hereby certifies that they are duly authorized to submit this proposal on behalf of the firm identified below.

  By digitally confirming this submission, the proposer certifies that they have read, understand, and agree to comply with all specifications, instructions, terms, and conditions set forth in this Request for Proposals (RFP), including all addenda issued by the District. The proposer further certifies that the firm has the qualifications, experience, resources, and ability to provide all services described in this RFP at the prices submitted.

  The proposer certifies that the proposal includes a complete and accurate pricing submission and that all costs, fees, and charges associated with the proposed services have been fully disclosed.

  The proposer further certifies that, since the issuance of this RFP, no contact, discussion, or negotiation regarding this RFP has been conducted or will be conducted by any representative of the firm with any District employee, District agent, or Board member, except through the designated District contact identified in the RFP documents. The proposer understands that any such unauthorized contact may result in disqualification of the proposal.

  The proposer further certifies that the firm is properly licensed, insured, and authorized to conduct business within the scope of this RFP in the State of California.

  The proposer acknowledges that all requirements, terms, and addenda contained in this RFP are incorporated into this proposal and that, if selected by the District, the proposal shall be considered binding upon the proposer.

• Technical Submission (required) —

  Please upload your Technical Proposal here. This document should include your firm's qualifications, project approach, and proposed timeline.

• Cost Proposal (required) —

  Please upload your complete Cost Proposal here. This should include a detailed breakdown of all fees, hourly rates, and any other costs associated with the project as outlined in the Scope of Work.

• Bidder’s Certificate Regarding Worker’s Compensation (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• W-9 (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Vendor Application (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Certification Regarding Debarment (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Debarment Verification (required) —

  Please enter your company's legal name or dba company name.

  The company name must match what is listed on the submitted W9.

• Equal Opportunity Certification (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• 2022 Executive Orders Compliance Statement (required) —

  On February 21, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 140651 imposing economic sanctions and prohibiting many activities including, but not limited to, investing, importing, exporting, and contracting, in areas of Ukraine and in Russia. On March 4, 2022, California Governor Newsom issued Order N-6-222 requiring state agencies to take steps to ensure any agency and entity under contract with state agencies comply with the Federal Order.

  If awarded a contract with the District, your Firm must comply with the economic sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, including the orders and sanctions identified on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website.

  As part of this procurement, please select all that apply:

• Executive Order Compliance Certification PCC 2202-2208 (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Tuberculosis Form (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Has your firm reviewed the District's sample Independent Contractor Agreement, including the indemnification and insurance requirements, and does your firm agree to these provisions without exception if awarded a contract? (required)
• Throughout the life of the Contract, Vendor shall pay for and maintain in full force and affect the policies of insurance identified in the District’s General Conditions as specified in Section INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. (required) —

  Please acknowledge.

• Please provide any additional information that you would like the District to consider as part of your proposal.
• Should this solicitation include a detailed pricing table? (required) —

  Select Yes if you want the system to include a structured pricing table where vendors must enter individual unit costs. 

• Does this project require separate cost and technical proposals? (required) —

  This will create two distinct upload fields for vendors: one for their Technical Proposal and one for their Cost Proposal. Select No if vendors should submit a single, combined document.

• What is the anticipated duration of the contract? (required) —

  Please enter the term.

• Are recurring progress or data reports required? (required) —

  Select Yes if the selected vendor must submit periodic status updates, data exports, or compliance reports throughout the contract term.