Deaf and Hard of Hearing Audiological Technical Assistance Services

The Passaic Public Schools district in New Jersey requires comprehensive audiological technical assistance services to support deaf and hard of hearing students who have active 504 plans. The agency is attempting to solve the challenge of effectively managing classroom amplification technology and ensuring that educational staff can properly utilize FM systems. To address this, the agency is seeking qualified personnel to provide student intervention services, develop student self-advocacy skills, and monitor hearing aids, cochlear implants, and classroom amplification systems. The scope of work covers direct consultation with audiologists and cochlear center staff, as well as specialized Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing services. The selected provider must deliver in-service training to staff and students, monitor classroom acoustics to minimize interfering noise, and perform testing and troubleshooting of audiological equipment. Additionally, the provider will act as a liaison between parents and educational staff, communicate directly with audiologists and FM equipment companies, and conduct staff development workshops. Technical assistance for the student FM systems must be delivered on-site within the classroom or school of the recipient student. Bidders must demonstrate sufficiency of staff and provide all required professional certificates, licenses, and completed criminal background checks. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency is requesting budget proposals from interested parties rather than setting a pre-determined funding limit. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this procurement no later than June 5, 2026. Final responses to the solicitation may be submitted digitally via email or through the online portal.