RFP-313-260000002364-1 | RFP-Occupational Therapy- Michigan School for the Deaf

The Michigan School for the Deaf is soliciting occupational therapy services under RFP-313-260000002364-1, with proposals due by July 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the Michigan State Procurement Portal. The contract, effective October 1, 2026, has an initial two-year term through September 30, 2028, and may be renewed for up to seven additional one-year periods at the State’s discretion. Performance will occur at various locations across Michigan, primarily centered at the Flint campus, with services requiring direct interaction with deaf and hard-of-hearing students. All personnel must demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language or commit to free ASL training provided on-site. The Scope of Work, detailed in Schedule A, mandates delivery of therapy services in compliance with ADA standards, SOM Digital Standards for accessibility, and all applicable state and federal laws. Technical proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, with 55% weighted toward compliance with the Statement of Work, 35% focused on project planning, staffing, security, and ADA adherence, and 10% on the Vendor Questions Worksheet. Proposals must score at least 80 points to be eligible for award, and the State will select the best value offering—not necessarily the lowest price—based on a trade-off analysis between technical merit and cost. Contractors must submit a complete proposal package including Key Personnel details, an organizational chart, disclosure of subcontractors, a Confidential Treatment Form, completed Schedules A, B, and C, a Vendor Questions Worksheet, and a FOIA-compliant public copy. Pricing must be submitted as a separate file with hourly rates for three contract years, though current pricing data is blank. All submissions must be in modifiable formats such as Word or Excel, with each file under 30 MB. Insurance requirements include $1 million in general and automobile liability coverage, workers’ compensation as mandated by law, and specific endorsements excluding sexual abuse exclusions, with the State named as an additional insured. Background checks are mandatory for all staff, and personnel must wear state-issued ID on-site. Contractors are prohibited from imposing any terms on invoices or purchase orders that conflict with the contract; all modifications require a formal Contract Change Notice. Invoices must include hours worked, dates of service, and a state-provided Excel Student Log, but reimbursement for overtime, holiday