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Speech Language Pathology Service Isleta Elementary School

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking a staffing services contract to support the Isleta Elementary School in Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico to support a special education students and self-contained students with speech and language pathology services. IES is a K-6th grade school, serving approximately 95 students. It is operated by the Bureau of Indian Education, under the direction of the Associate Deputy Director, Bureau Operated Schools, and the Albuquerque Education Resource Center

(ABQ ERC).

Isleta Elementary School

Isleta Elementary School (IES) serves grades K through 6 and serves approximately 100 students. The vision of IES is to educate the whole child based on the core community values so each child has the knowledge and skills to be successful. Built in 2006, visual interconnectedness is what you will find as you walk through the doors of Isleta Elementary School. Every aspect of the school, from the tile colors and placement to the directional stationing of the front, help honor and set the representation of the rich cultural history and tradition of the Pueblo of Isleta, as viewed from their Elders, Parents, Staff Members, and Students. As you enter the building and glance up, you will see a flock of geese flying North, telling us it is time to plant. Walk into the courtyard, and you will find two cisterns that collect rainwater that is to be used in the school garden and the landscaping throughout the school grounds. Cross over the bridge and you will be led to the gymnasium, which is a generous building designed for students/community gatherings and celebrations. Lively green is the color scheme used to represent the primary wing (lower grades K-3), where planting, cultivating, and watering is done. The blue tiles represent the water, and the purple tiles represent the mountains. This is a place where students sprout and are nourished like a tender plant reaching the sun. The warm fall orange and tan colors are in the intermediate wing (upper grades 4-6), which represent the harvest. This is a place for older students to collect knowledge and to mature. The subdued color scheme is welcoming and calming. Tile placement throughout the playground area adds to represent the Rio Grande, a river that has sustained life for hundreds of years. A traditional outdoor horno was built. This is a place to bake, gather, and feast on homemade treats, made by students and staff.

The IES academic programs help preserve tribal custom and build upon the rich Isleta Pueblo history.

Qualified and experienced teaching staff helps students to prepare and adjust to society’s continued technological advances while embracing all aspects of their true identities and ancestry. IES understands the unique learning and teaching strategies necessary for growth of its community. Eager children enter the doors of our learning center and exit them as leaders. As of May 2025, IES has approximately 27 Students with Disabilities with an Individual Education Plan (IEP), who range from mild to moderate cases of other health impaired. Of this caseload, 17 students require Speech Language Pathology Services.

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT

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The purpose of this contract is to procure the staffing services of a Speech Language Pathologist at the Isleta Elementary School located in Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico. The contractor shall furnish under a labor-hours contract, the necessary personnel, labor, travel, materials, equipment, and services to perform the tasks and responsibilities outlined below.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK: TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 CONTRACTOR/VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor will provide professional staffing services for a Speech Language Pathologist.

2.1.2 The Contractor shall be responsible to provide professional staffing services to include the following:

a. Recruit, screen, and interview potential applicants to fill the position within 15-days of award of the contract.

b. Validate that the potential applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the Contract Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).

c. Present potential applicants to BIE for final approval before proceeding with hiring.

d. Schedule an interview with the applicant, Principal of IES, and COR.

e. All potential applicants must have the skills, competencies and experience as defined in the

Position Description.

f. Present a complete applicant package for the potential applicant.

g. Upon BIE’s approval, assign the person to perform the type of work described in the Position

Description.

h. Status of Contract SLP “Nonpersonal Services”: This is a nonpersonal service contract for temporary help service which the contractor is an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided but retains no control over the contractor staff. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government from any liability producing act or omission by the contractor, its staff and agents occurring during contract performance. The contractor shall maintain liability insurance, in a coverage amount acceptable by the Contracting Officer, which is no less than the amount normally prevailing within the local community. The Contract SLP will remain exclusive employees of the staffing firm. Because the Contract SLP are not employees of the BIE or IES, the Contract SLP are excluded from participating in any fringe benefit plans or programs of the BIE or IES, including, but not limited to, health, sickness, accident or dental coverage, life insurance, disability benefits, severance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, unemployment insurance coverage, workers’ compensation coverage, and pension or Thrift Savings Plan (401(k)) benefit(s). Thus, the staffing firm is the common law employer of Contract SLP, and is responsible for the following:

i. Pay Contract SLP’s wages and provide them with the benefits that the staffing firm offers to them, if any.

j. Pay, withhold, and transmit payroll taxes; provide unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation benefits; and handle unemployment and workers’ compensation claims involving Contract SLP.

k. Require Contract SLP to sign agreements acknowledging that they are not entitled to holidays, vacations, disability benefits, insurance, pensions, or retirement plans, or any other benefits offered or provided by the BIE; and

l. Require Contract SLP to sign confidentiality agreements before they begin their assignments to the BIE.

m. Comply with federal, state and local labor and employment laws applicable to Contract SLP, including the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”); the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”); the Family Medical Leave Act; Title VII of the

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Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”); the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994; and, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).

n. Comply with all provisions of the ACA applicable to Contract SLP, including the employer shared responsibility provisions relating to the offer of “minimum essential coverage” to “full-time” employees.

o. Facilitate the federal background check with assigned BIE Security Personnel and the BIE, IES point of contact, to ensure Contract SLP completes the federal onboarding, vetting and background clearance process required by BIE. Contract SLP must receive a preemployment determination and/or a favorable clearance before they can enter on duty at the IES. An enter-on-duty date will not be established until IES receives the approval from BIE Security.

p. Make reasonable efforts to provide a similarly qualified replacement in case the Contract SLP does not report to work. A replacement must be identified within 15-business days.

q. Fill the Contract SLP position without creating expectations of long-term employment. The length of placement at IES will be short-term but is contingent upon when BIE selects, hires, and onboards a permanent BIE staff person to fill the position.

r. Require Contract SLP to provide on-site services at the IES.

s. Require Contract SLP to participate in required school staff meetings and required, BIE training as identified by the IES Administration.

t. Ensure Contract SLP is provided with the lodging, transport and other tools required for the provision of the services.

u. Ensure the Contract SLP does not claim additional hours worked unless expressly agreed by BIE in advance of the additional hours being worked.

v. Identify a Project Manager to coordinate contract activities. The Project Manager is not a chargeable labor category under the contract.

w. Invoice monthly.

2.2 SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST POSITION DESCRIPTION

2.2.1 TASKS AND JOB DUTIES

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) shall perform the following tasks and job duties in accordance with IDEA, Section 504, and 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 39 – Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP). This shall include:

A. Therapy Services

i. Design SLP programs based on individual student's education plan (IEP consistent with

PL 94-142 as amended by IDEA and agency guidelines).

ii. Provide Speech Language Therapy services individually or to small groups of identified students.

iii. Re-assess and redesign therapy when necessary; make progress reports to parents and teachers; maintain records in accordance with federal regulations.

iv. Maintain personal knowledge of and an interest in each student to facilitate rapport which will enable the designed program to be most effective.

v. Research resources and methods (i.e., intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for students’ speech and language services.

vi. Instruct educators in methods and techniques to use with their students. Facilitate professional development to education personnel that incorporates evidence-based strategies, research, and modeling of instructional practices which reinforce goals and objectives and foster therapeutic learning environments in their classrooms.

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vii. Instruct students for the purpose of implementing goals for re-mediation of speech and language deficits.

viii. Relate subject matter to students' learning levels, interests, and backgrounds.

B. Evaluation

i. After being provided a copy of the parental permission form for assessment by the school, the contractor shall assess students’ communication skills (e.g., articulation, language fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their speech and language deficits and developing recommendations.

ii. Assess students in-person who require triennial evaluation or an initial evaluation for newly referred students who may qualify for services within the expected timelines.

iii. Review student’s records, child study team referral, parent request and/or school psychologist evaluation recommendation for further testing.

iv. Provide formal written comprehensive test results of student assessment within the timelines consistent with PL 94-142 as amended by IDEA and agency guidelines.

C. Case Management

i. Review student files and Individual Education Plan (IEP) information to understand each student’s needs.

ii. Document implementation of speech language therapy sessions using the school approved Special Education Service Log.

iii. Consult with other service providers (e.g., special education teacher, psychologist, counselor, physical therapist, and occupational therapist) to develop cohesive service plan; may provide cotreatment.

iv. Follow school policies and procedures for management of physical student files and digital records using the school’s information system (e.g., Native American Student Information System or NASIS), including successful completion of all required security and information training (e.g., Information Management and Technology (IMT) Training).

D. Child Find

i. Develop and conduct speech & language screening to support Child Find and newly enrolled students.

E. IEP Participation

i. Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s functional goals.

ii. Participate in the Eligibility Determination Team (EDT) meetings to provide and explain the results of testing. Determine test results if the student qualifies for services and make recommendations to the EDT.

iii. Contribute to the development of IEPs in collaboration with teachers, parents, school personnel, and/or other professionals by providing data, requested information, and recommendations based on an individual’s student progress and performance.

F. Planning & Organization

i. Develop a regular schedule of therapy sessions in consultation the special education case manager(s).

ii. Develop a planning calendar in consultation with the special education case manager(s) to track IEP review dates, evaluation timelines, progress reports distribution, service logs submissions, anticipated training dates, and other important deadlines.

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iii. Develop and maintain a schedule that plans for services and meetings, including but not limited to triennial evaluations, initial evaluations, site visits, observation of students, and required documentation needed to proceed such as assessment plan and consent to evaluate.

iv. Designs therapy program based on student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) consistent with IDEA and agency guidelines.

G. Administrative and Professional Development

i. Provide on-site speech language pathology services during the school year as mandated on the IEP in accordance with the approved school year calendar.

ii. Provide on-site speech language pathology services during extended school year as mandated on the IEP in accordance with the approved summer school calendar.

iii. Provide on-site compensatory speech language pathology services to support students who have experienced a loss of services or learning due to failure to properly implement the IEP; compensatory services may occur during the school day, afterschool, or during the summer in agreement with the IEP team.

iv. Complete required online trainings to access BIE systems and establish a BIE email.

v. Participate in required school staff meetings and BIE training, as applicable.

H. Documentation and Reporting

i. Evaluate and record progress according to each student's IEP.

ii. Provide progress reports to parents/guardians, case managers, and teachers according to each student’s IEP.

iii. Provide a signed written evaluation report following the completion of assessments.

iv. Maintain and ensure integrity of assessment and criteria of evaluation data.

v. Ensure all materials and data are submitted within established timelines.

vi. Compile, maintain, file, and secure all reports, records, and other required documents in accordance with federal regulations and school policies.

vii. Complete evaluation and compliance reports as required by federal and state education agencies.

viii. Contribute to the preparation of routine special education reports, including but not limited to special education data collection reports and program reviews, in collaboration with administrators and special education case manager(s).

I. Parent Connection and Parent Communication

i. Meet with students and families on a regular basis to provide suggestions for carryover of therapy strategies into the home when necessary.

ii. Confer with parents and other concerned persons regarding progress, behavior, and adjustments.

iii. Conduct surveys to maintain parent connection and communication.

iv. Participate in mandatory parent/teacher conferences.

J. Communication:

i. Meet with Supervisor and case manager to discuss student caseload and any upcoming scheduled evaluations.

2.2.2 Conditions of Employment

a. Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

b. Must be able to obtain and maintain a background clearance.

c. Must obtain and maintain valid state driver's license.

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2.2.3 Educational Qualifications: Experience, Education Certifications and Licensures and

Preferred Qualifications

A. Experience:

i. Minimum of 2 years working as a Speech Language Pathologist.

ii. Direct experience working with students with autism.

B. Education:

i. Master’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution in Speech Language Pathology.

C. Certification and Licensure:

i. Certification by the New Mexico Department of Education (NMPED).

ii. Emergency, provisional, or conditional certificates may be accepted if issued by

NMPED.

D. Preferred Qualifications:

i. Demonstrated autism-informed training.

ii. Experience working in Native American communities.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year: August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026.

3.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Onsite at the Isleta Elementary School Address: 1000 Moonlight Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 Remote work is not authorized.

3.3 HOURS OF OPERATION AND ESTIMATED WORK HOURS

• Work Schedule: The school day for students is from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM MDT. The Contract SLP must be on-site from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM MDT, working 8 hours per day to support the full school day. A 30-minute lunch break is included but not chargeable. Contract SLP shall work 24 hours per week onsite, but hours will be driven by student need and services minutes outlined in student IEPs. Service hours will include summer school and/or the extended school year, if needed.

• Hours and Availability: Hours are estimated based on current needs, with no guarantee that all hours will be requested or worked. The Contract SLP will follow the school calendar and work on all open school days. Leave and vacation must align with the school calendar.

• Leave Procedures: If a leave of absence is needed during a school day, the Contract SLP must provide verbal and written notification in advance. 24-hour notice is preferred.

• Extra Hours: Contract SLP cannot claim additional hours worked unless expressly agreed by BIE in advance of the additional hours being worked.

• School Closures: The Contract SLP cannot claim work on days the school is closed for holidays, school breaks, snow days, or other closure events.

• Additional Considerations: The Contract SLP must accommodate the schedule for staff development days, parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, professional learning communities, and other school activities.

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3.4 TRAVEL

The contractor shall be required to travel to and from his/her residence to the school daily. Travel time and travel costs are not an allowable cost reimbursement under the contract and is considered a regular expense to the individual.

4.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL ONBOARDING TIMEFRAME

The Contractor is responsible for recruiting Contract SLP with the necessary level of expertise to support the tasks and requirements in this Statement of Work. The Contractor will provide only candidates whose experience and education meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in Section 2.2.3. The following outlines the key steps and projected timeframes, for the Contractor and BIE to onboard and vet the Contract SLP to IES.

• The Contractor shall identify and provide potential candidates for the position, within 5-days of Contract Award.

• The Government will review the applicant package to ensure it meets the minimum requirements of the contract. BIE will review the package within 2 business days of receiving it from the Contractor. If the potential candidate meets all the basic minimum requirements of the position, BIE will notify the Contractor.

• BIE and the Contractor will schedule a call with the candidate, the school and the ABQ ERC for an interview.

• The Contractor must submit the BIE Personnel Security Intake Package (PERSEC Intake) within 5-business days after the government gives the approval to proceed with the potential candidates.

• The background check process may take up to 4 to 6 weeks.

• Contract SLP are required to report to IES within 2 weeks of the BIE Personnel Security Office providing a favorable background check and an entering on duty date.

4.1 WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most of the work is done in a school-environment and on the IES school campus, although the SLP may be required to participate in school-sponsored educational activities off-campus, if needed

4.2 PERSONAL CONTACTS

Personal contacts are with students, co-workers, Area/Agency employees, Federal and non-Federal agencies, parents, other professional educators, social services agencies, law enforcement agencies, and community members, who work at or in partnership with IES.

5.0 SECURITY

Background Investigations are required for the position. All contract positions with duties and responsibilities involving regular contact with or control over Indian children are subject to a background investigation and determination of suitability for employment. Accordingly, all such positions require a favorable background screening by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Personnel Security and Suitability Program and a favorable background investigation by the Defense Counterintelligence Service Agency (DCSA). There are additional clearance requirements for Contractors working in school locations. Contractor personnel under this contract, are required to submit to suitability clearance procedures, and shall not commence work under the contract until the COR and/or Government Contract Officer have cleared them to be on site. All Contract SLP must be United States citizens. The information collected during this effort is considered unclassified, sensitive; therefore, Moderate Risk Public Trust, is the sensitivity level. The Contractor will be provided access to BIE computers and information. The Contractor shall report suspected computer security breaches at IES as soon as the breach is received, Statement of Work - Speech Language Pathologist | Isleta Elementary School| 8 heard of, or found to the Indian Affairs Information Technology (IAIT) help desk. The Contractor shall adhere to government requirements on IT usage and access to service IA users, equipment, and software;

under no circumstance is the Contractor permitted to make use of Government computer systems, information, equipment, software, supplies, or accounts for purposes other than the performance of this contract. Personal or Contractor-owned computers are not permitted on any of the government networks.

The Contractor shall abide by United States Federal policies and procedures, the DOI policies and procedures, IA policies and procedures, and court orders.

6.0 DATA RIGHTS & DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP

The Government requires unlimited rights in any material first produced in the performance of this SOW, in accordance with the FAR clause at 52.217-14. The BIE shall have unlimited rights to, and ownership of all deliverables provided under this SOW. The Contractor, agrees, that any IES student, staff, or parent data, collected in support of this agreement, will not be used, or shared. The implementation and outcome data collected, analyzed, and used in support of the Contract Requirements, Tasks and Deliverables are explicitly for the benefit of the BIE, IES. Upon the expiry or termination of the service contract, the Service Provider will return to BIE any property, documentation, records, or confidential information which is the property of BIE.

7.0 CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY ACT

The BIE recognizes that Contract SLP, may have access to confidential information concerning BIE, IES, IES Students, Families, and other community members in the fulfillment of their job duties. Contract SLP agree to maintain the confidentiality of all such Confidential Information.

In particular, and without limiting the foregoing, the BIE acknowledges and understands the confidential information to which Contract SLP will gain access is the confidential and proprietary information of the BIE and IES. Thus, Contract SLP agree:

• not to disclose any confidential information to anyone other than an employee of the BIE, IES who has a need to know such information.

• Prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of the confidential IES student, family, or employee information.

• Promptly notify the BIE, IES of any unauthorized use of which the Contract SLP or staffing firm learns of.

• To use such confidential information for the sole purpose of fulfilling the performance under the

SOW.

Further, work on this Contract will require Contract SLP to have access to Privacy Information. Contract SLP shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency privacy rules and regulations and remain compliant with HIPAA.

8.0 KEY PERSONNEL.

The following outlines the key steps and projected timeframes, to onboard and vet each service provider.

The Contractor shall:

a. Present at least one (1) qualified individual in the technical proposal and at time of award. This includes validating the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and educational requirements for the position. This includes providing

i. A Resume demonstrating experience requirements.

ii. A copy of the individual’s current teaching certification and licensures.

iii. Letter of Commitment that includes the following: The individual is committed to moving forward upon approval by the BIE. This includes understanding they must

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b. Identify and provide the name(s) of the proposed applicant in the technical proposal and at time of award. A minimum of one (1) candidate must be presented.

c. Present potential applicants to BIE for final approval before proceeding with hiring and placing the applicant. All potential applicants must have the skills, competencies, and experience.

d. Present a complete BIE Background Check Intake Package.

e. Upon BIE’s approval, assign the service provider to perform the respective duties of the position for which the individual is being hired.

9.0 CONTRACTOR REQUEST FOR REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT.

The following conditions for removal or replacements of the individual in the position of Contract SLP.

1. The contractor shall request government pre-approval to substitute or replace the individual.

2. At least thirty (30) days prior to the contractor voluntarily diverting or replacing the individual, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing, and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3. The contractor shall submit a justification for the diversion or replacement and a request to replace the individual.

i. The diversion or replacement must be mutually agreed upon between the CO and the Contractor, before the existing individual vacates the position and leaves the contract.

ii. The written request for pre-approval by the contractor shall identify the proposed replacement and provide an explanation for how the requested substitutes or replacements’ qualifications, experience and professional certifications are at least equal to or greater than the original candidate provided by the contractor under this contract.

The Contractor shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of newly assigned contract candidate(s).

iii. A copy of the proposed candidate’s resume, certification(s), licensure(s) and a letter of commitment must be submitted with the written justification.

4. If the individual is terminated by the Contractor for cause or separates from the contractor voluntarily with less than thirty-day (30) notice, the Contractor shall provide notice to the Contracting Officer within two (2) business days of this action.

5. When feasible, the individual shall commit to staying and continuing services under the contract for a minimum amount of time that allows for: 1) the replacement to receive Pre-Employment clearance from the Personnel Security Branch and 2) a transition plan to be created that outlines the transition of services and activities between the existing service provider, and the new service provider.

10.0 DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

Table 1 Item No.

Sections

Deliverable Due Date Delivery Method

1 Key Personnel Resume, Certifications, License, Letter of Commitment

Within 5-business days of award

Email to COR

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2 BIE Personnel Security Intake Package

Within 5-business days of the IES giving approval for the applicant

Email to COR

1 Monthly Invoice The 5th Day of Each Month

IPP

2 Provide services to student in an inclusion setting, small group setting, and one-on-one, as per written in the IEP.

Services due as written in student IEPs.

In-Person

3 Prior Written Notice, per IDEA Requirements.

Evaluation to Placement – Timeframe must be met

In-person and maintained in NASIS

Data collection: Portfolio of Student Work, formative and summative testing, working samples to track progress and communicate with guardians and teachers.

Quarterly Physical file, work samples

4 Progress Reports Quarterly, driven by the

IEP

Student Information System used by School (NASIS)

5 Service Logs Daily Typed into Service log document as provided by the school, maintained in Student IEP working file.

6 Assessment Plans, Consent to Evaluate, Consent for Special Education Services

As needed and required by IDEA

Student Information System used by School (NASIS)

7 Referral Package Files Student Intervention Team process varies depending on student progress. Contractor will participate in SIT process and gather and store data, process work samples and provide recommendations to team. The documentation package may be forwarded with permission to evaluate to a diagnostician.

8 Creating IEP Goals and recommendations for Services with the Multi-disciplinary Team

As needed and required by IDEA

Student Information System used by School (NASIS)

9 Final Report Within 30-days from end of POP

Email to COR

Deliverable: Service Provider’s Qualifications, Resume, and Certifications/Licensures. The position

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Deliverable: BIE Personnel Security Intake Package for the BIE Background Check. The contractor shall provide the COR and IES Principal a completed BIE Personnel Security Intake Package to initiate the BIE Background Check. A BIE intake package typically includes the following required forms listed below with an *, however, the final intake package, will depend on where the individual has lived, as outlined on their Places Applicant Lived (PAL) form. Each state has different requirements. This list of forms may change once the COR receives the PAL Form. The COR will advise the contractor of any additional forms needed. A Completed Intake Package will include all intake forms including any relevant state check forms, fingerprint cards, and driver’s license (if applicable).

• OF-306 Form – Declaration of Federal Employment (OF306) *

• Applicant Screening Questionnaire Indian Children (ASQ) *

• Authorization for Release of Information (ROI) *

• Fair Credit Reporting Release (FCRR) *

• Fingerprint Privacy Release (FPPR) *

• Places Applicant Lived (PAL) *

• Line of Sight Supervision (LOSS)*

• Local Law Enforcement Inquiry (LLEI) * Required, but only applicable, if the person has lived on a Reservation or Tribal Territory *

• Navajo Nation – LLEI (NN-LLEI), Required, but only applicable, if the person has lived within the territory of the Navajo Nation. *

• OPM Form - Dependent on Information on PAL

• Fingerprint Cards - Dependent on Information on PAL

• Copy of State Driver’s License - Dependent on Information on PAL

Monthly Invoice The staffing firm will invoice the BIE for Contractor Services monthly.

Invoices shall be accompanied by timesheets for each billed Contract SLP with the respective billing rate for each Contract SLP.

It will be important for the Contract to provide a detailed informative, all-inclusive monthly status report outlining all efforts under the Contract that will contribute to the successful fulfilment of services at IES. The Contractor will invoice by the 5th day of each month through IPP and send a copy of the invoice and supporting documentation to the COR in writing monthly on the 5th of each month.

Final Report Requirement:

The contractor shall provide a final report to the COR at the conclusion of the period of performance.

This report shall summarize objectives achieved, significant issues, problems, and recommendations to improve the process in the future. In addition, the following information must be included in the Final Report:

• A narrative on work performed and progress made on all tasks levied under the resulting contract.

Including any key accomplishments.

• Recommendations on next steps and ways to improve staffing services at IES based on the Contract SLP’s personal experience.

• Final Costs Breakdown for all Contract SLP and positions over the lifetime of the contract including outlining the position, total number of days worked, total costs, and billing rate per position.

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11.0 IES RESPONSIBILITIES (GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS)

IES will provide the Contracted Speech Language Pathologist with the following:

Classroom Space & Furniture Internet access Laptop or Computer for Student Information Access to NASIS Paper supplies – including paper, pen, pencils, textbooks, notebooks, and other paper products, as needed to perform the duties of the position.

Provide contractor with the pre-requisite training after pre-employment clearance, including

Information Management and Technology (IMT) and Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

(SCAN).

Upload the contractor training within DOI Learn to activate DOI Active Directory Account.

Work with the Contractor to obtain a PIV Card prior to starting.

Ensure the individual has access to NASIS and other BIE systems within 2-weeks of start date.

Provide necessary training to NASIS to support use.

12.0 TERM AND SEVERABILITY. All contract positions under this SOW are intended to be short-term, and temporary to address the staff shortages and vacancies at IES.

15.1 GOVERNMENT. Upon IES selecting and onboarding a permanent full-time BIE employee into the position supported by this SOW, BIE will notify the staffing firm in writing. The Contract staff person will be released of his/her duties from IES. The contracted staff person will remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) week to allow the transition of activities with the full-time BIE employee. This overlap is intended to allow a transition period of job activities and duties. BIE will provide a fifteen (15) day written notice when this occurs, to adequately notify the staffing firm, that the Contract SLP’s time with BIE will be coming to an end.