24127ARFPDST_Speech_and_Language_ServicesNoticeofMeeting.pdf

This is a Notice of Public Meeting issued by the Hillsborough County Public Schools Procurement Services Department in Florida regarding a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Speech and Language Services. The solicitation, numbered 24127A-RFP-DST, seeks qualified vendors to provide speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) for short and long-term assignments on an as-needed basis to address staffing shortages and fulfill mandated services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The RFP anticipates approximately 100 SLP vacancies and 2 SLPA vacancies for the 2024-2025 school year, with services delivered throughout Hillsborough County at designated school sites. The Phase I Evaluation meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST and will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. An addendum extended the proposal submission deadline to March 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM via electronic submission through the HCPS Vendor Portal. The initial contract term is approximately one year with automatic renewal for up to four additional years contingent upon appropriations and continued need.

Vendors must respond to service requests within 48 hours and implement services within 10 calendar days, with SLPs working approximately 194 billable days at no more than 7.5 hours per day. The estimated annual budget is approximately $11,641,950, with up to $3,000,000 funded through IDEA Grant funding and an estimated 26% funded from other sources. Evaluation criteria awards 35 points for specifications and scope of work, 25 points for qualifications and experience, and 40 points for cost and value. All vendors must provide proof of Florida licensure, maintain E-Verify compliance, obtain commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 general aggregate and $500,000 per occurrence, and provide 24/7 customer support with 30-minute response times. Pricing must remain firm for the contract period, with weekly invoices required containing detailed service documentation and payment terms following the Florida Prompt Payment Act with invoices due net 45 days. The solicitation encourages voluntary registration as Small Business Enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses but carries no specific set-aside designations. No incumbent vendors were identified in the available documentation.