What the buyer needs
AI summaryCedar Tree Academy Public Charter School requires qualified US organizations to provide comprehensive special education related services for students in grades PK3 through 5. The requested scope includes speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school psychology, behavioral services, counseling and mental health services, school social work, audiology, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and nursing services. Bidders must submit vendor questions by October 15 or 16, 2026, and submit final proposals via email to [email protected] by November 2 or 6, 2026. The buyer evaluates proposals based on organizational qualifications and school-based experience (15 points), evaluation and documentation (15 points), references and past performance (5 points), and cost and value (10 points). The initial contract term spans December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with annual renewal options. The buyer has not specified a set budget, but bidders must submit a required pricing schedule detailing proposed charges.
Scope of work
- Speech-Language Pathology services, evaluations, and screenings
- Occupational Therapy evaluations and direct therapy
- Physical Therapy gross motor support and mobility services
- School Psychology psychoeducational and behavioral assessments
- Behavioral Services and BCBA consultation and BIP development
- Counseling, Mental Health, and School Social Work Services
- Audiology, Orientation and Mobility, and Assistive Technology Services
- Nursing and health-related services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Organizational Qualifications and Relevant School-Based Experience | 15 |
| Provider Qualifications and Staffing Capacity | 20 |
| Service Delivery and Special Education Compliance Plan | 20 |
| Evaluation, Documentation, Progress Monitoring and Quality Assurance | 15 |
| Staffing Continuity and Missed-Service Recovery Plan | 10 |
| Implementation, Transition and ESY Capacity | 5 |
| References and Past Performance | 5 |
| Cost and Overall Value | 10 |
Minimum qualifications
- Education, training, licenses, certifications, registrations, and credentials required for professional disciplines
- Satisfaction of applicable background-check, fingerprinting, clearance, and suitability requirements for working with children
- Onshore US organization
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Company Information
- Service Categories Proposed
- Understanding of CTA's Needs
- Service Delivery Plan
- Staffing Plan
- Evaluation Process
- Quality Assurance Plan
- Staffing Continuity Plan
- Implementation and Transition Plan
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Proposals must be submitted electronically to [email protected] with the subject 'RFP Response - Comprehensive Special Education Related Services - [Vendor Name]'.