Amendment_4_changes_to_RFQ_0004.docx

Amendment Four (P00004) made to Request for Quotation No. 140A2326Q0126 as follows:

Page 1 of 22 – No. 1, Contract Type Replace the original text with:

“The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Division of Acquisitions anticipates awarding a single Labor Hour type purchase order as a result of this opportunity.”

Page 2 of 22 – No. 4, PRICE SUMMARY Replace the original text with:

Provide Estimated hours: 8 hour a week, 1 day per week for 37 weeks = a total of 296 hours per New Statement of Work (attached)

amount of hour Total

Page 4 of 22 – Time Frames and Deliverables Delete the entire “TIME FRAMES AND DELIVERABLES” section on Page 4.

This section is removed because Page 12 of 23, under Section 3 (Custom Clause), already includes the Background Investigation clause.

Page 19 of 22 – Section 52.212‑2 Evaluation—Commercial Product and Commercial Services (Deviation MAR 2026) Section ii.Key Personnel, Correct the first bullet to read:

“Provide key personnel’s résumé demonstrating their experience as a Psychological Counseling.”

Correct the second bullet to read:

Provide master’s degree in Psychological/Counseling from an accredited institution.

Correct the third bullet to read:

Provide current State of New Mexico License/Certification in Psychological/Counseling The Fourth Bullet, as stated in this solicitation, a Letter of Commitment is required. Please ensure this document is included with your quo

Page 19 of 22 – FAR 52.216‑1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) Replace the original clause with:

“The Government contemplates award of a Labor Hour contract resulting from this solicitation. (End of Provision)”

On the Header of the Solicitation, Correct to Read:

Solicitation No.

140A2326Q0126 Project Title In person Psychological-Counseling Services Page 1 thru 22

Page 15 of 22 – SECTION D – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

REPLACE THE STATEMENT OF WORK WITH THIS NEW ONE.

Statement of Work

PSYCHOLOGICAL/COUNSELING SERVICES

Must provide all travel, supplies, materials and personnel to provide Psychological Services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for a Bureau of Indian Education School located at Tohaali Community School, Toadlena, New Mexico.

Background: The Bureau of Indian Education, serves as a branch to the State Education Agency (SEA) for several elementary and secondary schools and dormitories serving students located in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The scope of work calls for professional related services to assist To’haali Community School in implementing the special education and related services as authorized under P.L. 108-446 Individualized with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). The purpose for the IDEIA program is to improve academic achievement of students with disabilities and to introduce strict accountability measures holding schools, districts, and states responsible for the academic results of student with disabilities. Approximately 49 schools will be funded Part B Funds through a formula based process to provide special education and related services for eligible children with disabilities.

POSITION: Licensure Requirement – Licensed Psychologist: The contractor is required to be licensed in the State of _New Mexico, and shall have an active license in place throughout the life of the contract.

BIE SCHOOL: _To’haali Community School LOCATION: Hwy.491 Navajo Route 19, Toadlena, N.M.

IDENTIFIED STUDENTS: Based upon the need over the last five years at Tohaali Community School, we anticipate 12 students per year requiring Psychological/Counseling services. The total hours required (based upon the students’ IEP) are 8 hours per week. We believe that the needs of the students can be met with a contract of 1 days per week for 37 weeks, that could include time for the assessment and reassessment process. The number of days for Psychological/Counseling Services may increase or decrease during each year depending on the number of students that require service for each school year.

OBJECTIVES: To ensure the provision of Psychological/Counseling Services for identified or referred Special Education students attending BIE, To’haali Community School are met. Services will be provided in accordance with P.L. 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 as specified in the student IEP.

1. Observes, screens, evaluates students and provides documentation for students referred for therapy services;

2. Assesses and plans treatment for qualifying students;

3. Attends and participates on multi-disciplinary teams to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and makes placement recommendations;

4. Assist the teacher in modifying classroom activities which promote motor development, prevent secondary problems and will allow each child to participate as much as possible; in collaboration with occupation therapy, assist classroom personnel with activities of daily living such as mobility, toileting and positioning by teaching them appropriate techniques;

5. Assist the physical education teacher in developing activities which will enhance motor development and maintain physical conditioning according to the needs of the individual child;

6. Develop an individual educational program for physical therapy to fit the special needs of disabled students;

7. Interpret the psychological therapy evaluation, goals, and program plan to parents, provide instruction about appropriate activities at home, about exercises to be performed at home, about methods for meeting activities of daily living, and about equipment needs of the child;

8. Recommend: (a) general equipment for the psychological therapy department and see that it is maintained properly; (b) classroom equipment needs and design modifications to meet individual needs; (c) architectural modifications which will allow children to be more functional;

9. Document the the psychological therapy evaluation and objective recordings of progress on individual children and maintain data related to physical therapy services with those of other disciplines you request;

10. Provide consultation service and coordinate psychological therapy services with those of other disciplines you request;

11. Communicate with the providers of primary medical care of each disabled child receiving psychological therapy prior to and during the school year;

12. Reinforce appropriate levels of function in activities of daily living;

13. Develop good rapport and communication with parents through phone calls, letters and visitations;

14. Serve on educational committees, e.g., placement, IEP committees;

15. Coordinate and maintain such record keeping as is necessary;

16. Comply with all federal mandates, State Board of Education regulations, and BIE policies for service to the disabled;

17. Maintain clinical service notes and working student file.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICE PROVIDERS: The service provider is to:

1. Report to a designated time and place for orientation to the organizational structure for service provision and the procedures delineated for providing the above specified services.

2. The provider is to make any additional reports or supply data to the BIE which may be required to evaluate and report on the provision of related services.

3. Make appropriate travel arrangements including payment of costs to be paid upon completion of work assignment for scheduled works with the To’haali Community School, a bureau operated school. Travel costs shall be in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and incorporated into the firm fixed price.

4. Provide written reports and other documentation of services i.e. evaluation forms, attendance sheets, etc. for specific services as requested by the BIE (To’haali Community School).

5. Develop and provide all materials for professional development and technical assistance provided to schools, leadership team, staff, and/or BIE (To’haali Community School).