Deaf and Hard of Hearing Audiological Technical Assistance Services

The Passaic Public Schools district in New Jersey requires comprehensive audiological technical assistance and support services for deaf and hard of hearing students who have 504 plans. The agency is attempting to resolve the challenge of properly utilizing, monitoring, and troubleshooting FM systems, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and classroom amplification systems. Additionally, the agency needs to ensure that classroom acoustics are monitored to minimize interfering noise and that educational staff receive the necessary training to support these students. The scope of work covers student intervention services, the development of student self-advocacy skills, and direct Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing services. The selected partner must provide in-service training to staff and students, deliver staff development workshops, and conduct on-location technical assistance for FM systems within the classrooms. The project also requires liaison services between parents and educational staff, as well as direct communication with outside audiologists, cochlear centers, and FM equipment companies. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. Bidders must demonstrate sufficiency of staff and possess all required professional certificates, licenses, and completed criminal background checks. The agency is evaluating proposals based on these qualifications and has not disclosed a specific budget, instead requesting cost proposals from bidders. The agency allows digital submission of proposals via email or an online portal. All clarifying questions regarding this procurement must be submitted no later than June 5, 2026.