Cost Proposal - Budget Template.docx

This is a Cost Proposal Budget Template document issued by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) for the School Psychologist Pipeline Program, an accredited higher education institution partnership initiative. The template requires proposers to submit detailed cost projections across four fiscal years (Years 1-4) organized by expense categories including employee salaries and benefits, fringe benefits, travel (in-state and out-of-state), supplies, and contracted services. Proposers must provide itemized details for each category with hourly rates, hours worked, and total costs, then consolidate these into a summary budget table. The solicitation requires proposals by September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period closing August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The initial contract period runs from approximately September 2026 through December 31, 2029, with a possible renewal option for one additional 12-month period contingent on performance and fund availability.

Pricing under this solicitation is firm and fixed, with the lowest-cost proposal receiving 100 cost points and all others scored proportionally; cost evaluation comprises 30 of the total 100 technical and cost points available. RIDE requires demonstrated Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprise (DisBE) participation, with all subcontractors and suppliers requiring certification by the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion MBE Compliance Office or the Governor's Commission on Disabilities at bid submission. A contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent of annual contract value will be withheld from vendor invoices. Funding derives from the United States Department of Education's School Based Mental Health Services Program. Proposers must maintain general liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), workers compensation ($100,000 each accident), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and professional liability/errors and omissions insurance ($2,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate). Technical proposals must achieve a minimum score of 55 points to advance to cost evaluation, with up to six bonus points available for diversity and inclusion participation.