Paraprofessional Staffing Services

The Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) solicitation seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide paraprofessional staffing services across the district, with a contract size estimated between 500,000 and 2,000,000 dollars. The procurement emphasizes strict online submission through a designated portal, with proposals due by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 6, 2025. The process prioritizes comprehensive, competitive pricing, detailed methodology, and vendor qualifications, with evaluation criteria weighted heavily toward operational approach, experience, and cost, culminating in a point-based selection system. The contract incorporates federal nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity clauses, Georgia state law, and RCPS-specific terms, including provisions for amendments, confidentiality, and personnel qualifications, notably requiring fingerprinting and background checks for all staff working on school premises. The contractual framework mandates FOB destination delivery, with risk passing upon inspection and acceptance at the designated school locations, and stipulates that all items remain at the vendor’s risk until accepted. While the documents specify the need for detailed pricing, including pay rates and markups, they do not specify line-item numbers or quantities, leaving these to be determined by district needs and proposals. The contract emphasizes compliance with industry standards and legal requirements, including background checks and confidentiality, and reserves RCPS’s right to reject proposals, negotiate terms, or terminate for cause with a 30-day notice. Supporting documentation includes various affidavits, certifications, and forms—most notably, a Certificate of Non-Collusion—though specific page counts or file sizes are not provided. Overall, the procurement process is designed for strict adherence to online submission protocols, comprehensive evaluation, and contractual compliance with federal, state, and district standards.