About this opportunity
AI summaryDistrict Five of Lexington and Richland Counties requires professional development and training services for its K-12 special education faculty and staff. The contractor will deliver evidence-based professional learning, job-embedded coaching, classroom observations, instructional modeling, and consultation to support special education practices and enhance student outcomes. Eligible offerors include sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporate entities, and government entities within the United States. Offerors must submit one original, five hard copies, and one electronic copy in a sealed package by November 24, 2026, at 11:00 am. Questions must be received via email in an easily copied format by November 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties
- Solicitation No.
- 2027-012
Scope of work
- Professional development and training addressing special education instructional and program needs
- Job-embedded coaching and classroom observation
- Instructional modeling and constructive feedback
- Consultation services for special education faculty and staff
- Instructional support services aligned with District priorities
- Promoting collaboration between General Education and Special Education personnel
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing professional development and training services in K-12 educational settings
- Qualified personnel available with relevant credentials, expertise, and experience in special education
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in evidence-based instructional practices
- Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and collaborating with educators
- Provide at least three (3) references from educational institutions or comparable clients
- Acceptable background checks, including South Carolina criminal check and National Database of Registered Sex Offenders check
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Cover Page (Page 1)
- Completed Page Two
- Detailed Price/Business Proposal
- Organizational structure, history, legal structure, and overview
- Resumes or CVs of key personnel and trainers
- Copies of applicable professional licenses and accreditations
- Evidence of professional liability insurance coverage
- Narrative statement demonstrating mandatory minimum qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) letters of commendation and/or reference letters
- Redacted copy of offer on separate media (if claiming confidential data)
Key dates
- Date Issued
- 11/6/2026
- Questions Due
- November 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
- Proposals Due
- November 24, 2026 @ 11:00 am
- Estimated Contract Start Date
- January 04, 2027
- Estimated Contract End Date
- June 30, 2031
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and USB drive
- Instructions
- Submit 1 original and 5 hard copies, plus 1 electronic copy on a labeled USB drive in a sealed package to Purchasing Office, District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, 1020 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063.
Contract details
- Term
- Estimated start date January 04, 2027 through June 30, 2031, with renewal periods aligned to the District fiscal year.
- Place of performance
- District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, Irmo, SC
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence ($2,000,000 aggregate); Auto Liability covering any auto; Statutory Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability limit of no less than $1,000,000; Professional Liability insurance; District named as additional insured; insurer rating no less than A: VII by A.M. Best.