Audiological Evaluations, Services & Technical Assistance

The Passaic Board of Education, through the Division of Special Education, is soliciting proposals under RFP 02-25 for audiological evaluations, services, and technical assistance. The contract aims to provide necessary audiological evaluations for students in public and nonpublic schools within the City of Passaic on an as-needed basis. Additionally, the selected contractor will provide technical assistance to staff members utilizing FM Systems as mandated by student IEPs or 504 plans. Services must be performed by New Jersey licensed therapists and include participation in IEP meetings and data entry into the PCG database via Easy-Trac within 15 days of service. The contract will be awarded based on a best-value trade-off model, evaluating Management Criteria (35%), Cost Criteria (40%), and Technical Criteria (25%). Awardees must adhere to strict compliance standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, and mandatory equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations. Contractors are required to maintain significant insurance coverage, including professional liability and excess umbrella liability, and all personnel must pass criminal history background checks. Proposals were due by May 1, 2024, and must have been submitted electronically in PDF format.