In-Person Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy Services for Students with IEPs (2025 2028)

The contract involves Durham Public Schools seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide in-person Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy services for students with Individualized Education Programs over a three-year period, starting with the 2025–2026 school year and extending through the 2027–2028 school year. The initiative aims to address staffing shortages and ensure timely, compliant services in accordance with federal IDEA regulations, North Carolina policies, and local procedures. The procurement process is structured as a Request for Proposals (RFP) with a bid opening scheduled for December 2, 2025, and vendors are required to submit three hard copies and one electronic copy, with questions due by November 12, 2025. The contract size is estimated between five and fifteen million dollars, and the services are to be performed within North Carolina, with Durham Public Schools acting as the contracting agency. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, including licensing, background checks, and service standards, and highlights the importance of submitting proposals in a sealed package to the specified address. The evaluation will be based on a best value, trade-off approach, considering multiple qualitative factors alongside cost, although specific evaluation criteria and scoring weights are not detailed in the available documents. The contract clauses include provisions related to intellectual property indemnity, insurance, termination, force majeure, and sovereign immunity, with no FAR-standard clause numbering or detailed legal language provided. The agreement also incorporates key contractual requirements such as approval for key personnel and subcontracting, restrictions on offshore work without prior approval, and limitations on assignment, ensuring oversight and compliance. While the documents reference various attachments, including instructions, general contract terms, certification forms, and pricing templates, no specific completed forms or disclosures are included. Vendors must certify financial stability, absence of sanctions, and compliance with labor laws, and are expected to maintain insurance and perform services in a professional manner. The performance period begins within 30 days of contract award, with options for renewal and extension, and services are to be delivered at the designated performance locations within North Carolina. The procurement process is designed to ensure that all students with IEPs receive legally compliant and timely services, supporting Durham Public Schools’ commitment to educational equity and quality.