Onsite Intensive Behavioral Classroom Operation

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-1-31 for a qualified provider to operate an on-site intensive behavioral and special education program at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary. Starting in January 2027, the selected provider will manage three to four specialized classrooms serving students with significant emotional disabilities and intensive behavioral needs, with a standard capacity of 10 students per classroom. The provider is responsible for all daily operations, including qualified staffing, administrative oversight, substitute coverage, sensory supports, and specialized equipment. Key deliverables include the implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices, individualized Behavior Intervention Plans, and the maintenance of a therapeutic learning environment aligned with District curriculum and IEP compliance. The contract features an initial one-year term with the possibility of four consecutive 12-month extensions and optional month-to-month extensions. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 21, 2026, with technical responses and cost proposals uploaded separately. Evaluation is based on a points-based scoring method to determine the most advantageous proposal. Awardees must comply with extensive regulatory frameworks, including Arizona Revised Statutes, the Davis-Bacon Act, and various federal privacy laws such as FERPA and HIPAA. Payment terms are net 30 days following the submission of detailed invoices to the District Accounts Payable Department, contingent upon a current W-9 form being on file.