Doing Business with the Department of Education
Thank you for your interest in doing business with the Department of Education. The Office of Budget and Accounting oversees all purchasing and contracting on behalf of the Department in compliance with State law, regulations and NJ Department of Treasury circulars. Please use the links below to find resources that will assist vendors in doing business with the Department.
Current New Jersey Department of Education Bidding Opportunities
School-Based Programming for Inclusive Sports, Youth Leadership, and Whole School Engagement
The Department of Education is inviting vendors to submit proposals for the development and support of school-based programming aimed at fostering inclusive sports, inclusive youth leadership, whole school engagement, and professional development activities during the 2023 Summer for a minimum 15 school districts. This RFQ outlines the requirements and expectations for the desired programming.
To receive a copy of the solicitation - please send an email to purchasi@doe.nj.gov attention: Inclusive Sports
Bid submissions must be received by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time – June 6, 2023 . Any proposal received after that time will be deemed late and considered non-responsive.
NJDOE reserves the right to modify these dates, as needed.
Special Education Mediator
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Special Education Mediators who will supplement the pool of mediators currently available to conduct special education mediation conferences (i.e., Contractors).
If you are interested in receiving information on this bidding opportunity - please send your request for information to purchasi@doe.nj.gov with the subject line:
Attention: Special Education Mediator
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Facilitators
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Proposals from qualified individuals who will be pre-approved to serve as Individualized Education Program (IEP) Facilitators (i.e., Contractors).
If you are interested in receiving information on this bidding opportunity - please send your request for information to purchasi@doe.nj.gov with the subject line:
Attention: IEP Facilitator
Bid submissions must be received by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, June 30, 2022. Any proposal received after that time will be deemed late and considered non-responsive. NJDOE reserves the right to modify these dates, as needed.
New Due Date***
Proposals must be received by 12:00 p.m. EST on FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 - Any proposal received after that time will be deemed late and considered non-responsive.
New Jersey Adult Education Test Centers for High School Equivalency Assessment
The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Career Readiness, which includes adult education, is seeking qualified private non-profit and private for-profit entities to offer high school equivalency testing to New Jersey adults (ages 16+). Responses will be accepted on an on-going basis.
State Resources
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How to do Business with the State: Resources for vendors looking to become registered vendors to be able to do business with the State.
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Current State Bidding Opportunities: List of open bids for vendors on NJSTART
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Code of Ethics: Information for vendors and Executive Branch employees detailing the ethics standards for every procurement transaction.
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NJ Local Agency Procurement Laws: The Local Public Contracts Law provides information about legal regulations for all local government procurement processes. This includes local school districts.
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Small Business Registration: Resources for small businesses from registration, programs, reports and much more.
- Annual Vendor Forms: Access annual vendor forms to ensure your ability to continue doing business with the State. Forms are required to be updated on a regular basis.