About this opportunity
AI summaryArlington Public Schools requires a contractor to provide speech language pathologist services, including pre-employment background screenings, comprehensive speech-language evaluations, student observations, assessment analyses, written evaluation reports, and recommendations for accommodations and measurable goals. Eligible bidders are onshore USA organizations with personnel holding Virginia speech-language pathologist licenses and Arlington County business licenses. Bidders must submit electronic bids via EGYNTE before the closing deadline on November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. An optional virtual pre-bid conference occurs on November 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, and questions must be emailed by November 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. APS will award an hourly rate contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Arlington Public Schools
- Solicitation No.
- 02FY27ITB
Scope of work
- Provide licensed Speech Language Pathologists for in-person services at elementary and secondary schools
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations and written evaluation reports
- Deliver direct speech-language therapy and evidence-based interventions in individual or group settings
- Maintain service documentation, treatment records, and attendance logs on a weekly and ongoing basis
- Prepare and submit student progress reports as required by IEPs
- Participate in problem-solving, referral, eligibility determination, and IEP meetings
- Provide Augmentative and Alternative Communication assessment, recommendations, device selection, and implementation support
- Collaborate with school staff, administrators, therapists, and families on student communication strategies
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Organization must have at least two years of experience providing Speech Language Pathologists for a public body, government, or nonprofit
- Legally authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Assigned personnel must hold a valid, unrestricted Virginia Speech Language Pathologist license
- Assigned personnel must possess a Master's degree or higher in Speech Language Pathology or a related field
- Assigned personnel must have a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience providing speech-language services
- Demonstrated experience providing speech-language services for school-aged students through at least one past performance contract and/or references
- Demonstrated experience supporting students with IEPs through proposed personnel resume and at least one reference
- Personnel must maintain current certifications including CPR and First Aid and pass criminal background and child protective services checks
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Bid Form/Bidder Certification (Appendix A) including Completed Pricing Schedule
- Acknowledgment of all Addenda
- Acknowledgement of ability to fulfil insurance requirement
- SCC Registration Information or Exemption
- Audit financial Report or IRS tax transcript from the most recent year
- Contractor Certification Regarding Criminal Convictions
- Resume of Proposed SLP and proof of Master's degree
- Copy of Virginia SLP License (personnel) and Copy of Arlington County Business License (contractor)
- Non-Disclosure and Data Security Agreement and Student Data Usage and Privacy Agreement
- Mandatory certifications including Non-Collusion, Ethics, Conflict of Interest, Drug-Free Workplace, and Nondiscrimination
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 30, 2026
- Pre-bid Conference
- November 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET
- Questions Deadline
- November 06, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
- Bid Closing Date and Time
- November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
- Public Bid Opening Date and Time
- November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to EGYNTE.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year from the date of award, with four (4) additional one-year renewal options.
- Place of performance
- Arlington Public Schools locations (elementary and secondary schools), Arlington, VA.
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $3,000,000 aggregate; SAM Coverage: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $3,000,000 aggregate; Subcontractors CGL: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $3,000,000 aggregate; Worker's Compensation: Statutory Limit; Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate; Commercial Auto Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $3,000,000 aggregate.
- Funding
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)