Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #654321-26-0093

Comprehensive STEM Program Provider Services for NOLA Public Schools (Four Sites)

The Orleans Parish School Board (NOLA Public Schools) is seeking a single vendor to deliver comprehensive STEM Program Provider Services across four New Orleans schools. - Government Buyer: - Orleans Parish School Board (NOLA Public Schools), Procurement Department - Contact: Paul A. Lucius, Executive Director of Procurement - Scope of Services: - In-class STEM sessions during Fall and Spring semesters - Summer STEM sessions beginning in early June - Spring Mini-STEM Fest (one three-hour event per school, 40-60 stations) - Services must align with Louisiana State Standards and include robust data tracking for measurable outcomes - Support for diverse learners, including English Learners and students with disabilities - Trauma-informed practices required for the juvenile justice setting (Travis Hill NOLA) - Preferred student-to-instructor ratio of 15:1; teacher of record present for classroom management only - Locations: - The Leah Chase School - Mary McLeod Bethune Charter School - Benjamin Franklin Charter Schools (Elementary & Middle) - Travis Hill NOLA - Contract Details: - One-year base period with two optional one-year renewals - Estimated first-year budget: $178,600 - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 35% - Evaluation criteria include organizational capacity, program design, implementation model, data systems, equity/differentiation, cost, and DBE participation - Notable Requirements: - Vendor must provide all services at all four sites and collaborate with each school for scheduling - Prior vendor for similar services was StemNola - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or hardware/software products are mentioned; this is a services procurement.

Description

The Orleans Parish School Board is soliciting proposals for STEM Program Provider Services to support multiple schools within the district. The contract aims to engage a single vendor capable of delivering comprehensive STEM programming aligned with Louisiana State Standards across four school sites, including The Leah Chase School, Mary McLeod Bethune Charter School, Benjamin Franklin Charter Schools, and Travis Hill NOLA. The scope includes in-class sessions, summer STEM sessions, and a Spring Mini-STEM Fest, with detailed evaluation criteria focusing on organizational capacity, program design, implementation, data systems, equity, cost, and disadvantaged business enterprise participation. Proposals are due by April 10, 2026, with a virtual pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 20, 2026.

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