Performance_Work_Statement_HEVAS6-15-T-0035.pdf

Speech and Language Therapy Services – Performance Work Statement – Laurel Bay Schools

1.0 PURPOSE: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) requires Speech and Language Therapy (SLP) services for the Laurel Bay Schools for approximately 20 hours a week for the base period of performance 15August 2015 through 30 July 2016 with one option years to include Extended School Year (ESY) sessions in support of the Special Education Program for the DoD Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) located at Laurel Bay Schools, Laurel Bay South Carolina.

1.1 SESSIONS: The unit of measure for this contract. One (1) session is equivalent to one (1) hour of service.

1.1.1. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) for PT - A session is limited to time spent providing services directly to students within the scope of this PWS. A session rate shall include time spent writing/submitting observations and reports, or any other action that is consequential to performing the services under a session.

1.1.2. Sessions are hourly indirect services. This includes required DODEA training as listed in section 6.0 of this PWS and attending any meetings required by the COR or CSC.

2.0 BACKGROUND: Speech and Language services are one of the services mandated for provision of special education services to DoDEA students with disabilities under the DoD Instruction 1342.12. “Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents,” April 11, 2005.

The Case Study Committee (CSC) is responsible for determining if a student requires PT services in accordance with the Individualized Education (IEP) goals. An IEP is the document written by the CSC that establishes the goals and services that must be provided to a student with a disability in order to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The required services shall be provided with linkage to the educational needs of the student rather than to the medical needs of the student.

2.1 Acronyms

CLIN Contract Line Item Number

COR Contracting Officers Representative CSC Case Study Committee DoDEA Department of Defense Education Activity ESY Extended School Year FAPE Free Appropriate Public Education FVA Functional Vision Assessments IAW In Accordance With IEP Individualized Education Program OT Occupational Therapy PT Physical Therapy SLP Speech and Language Pathologist SY School Year

3.0 TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall:

3.1. Provide a Certified/Credentialed:

3.1.1 Certified Speech and Language Therapist

3.2. Have at a minimum of 1.0 years experience working with pediatric and adolescent individuals

3.3. Have at a minimum 1.0 years experience working in educational settings.

3.4. Have at a minimum 1.0 years experience with the implementation of IEPs.

3.5. Be proficient in English.

3.6. Possess basic computer skills.

3.7. Be able to work the portion of the scheduled school year calendar covered by the performance period (See Paragraph 1.0).

3.8. Be able to work in the schools, in on-post residence housing areas.

4.0 REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall provide Speech and Language Services IAW school calendar (TE-1) at Laurel Bay Schools as directed by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). This is a non-personal services requirement. The selection of the employees is the responsibility of the successful contractor. The Government will not interview candidates. Should a contractor employee discontinue work under this contract for any reason, it is the responsibility of the contractor to continue services with another fully qualified employee.

4.1. General.

4.1.1. Generally, services shall be provided during the regular school year. The regular school year hours are between 0800 and 1515 excluding lunch, on days when classes are in session. The Schools Instructional Systems Specialists for Special Education Programs may schedule additional hours before or after the regular school day not to exceed 2 hours per week.

4.1.2. Time required for Government provided training (Reference 5.1 and 5.2) will be paid at the listed in CLIN.

4.1.3. Services may require travel to residence(s) on Laurel Bay to provide service to homebound student(s) at no additional charge. The requirement will not exceed five round trips per week from the school to the residence. Not to exceed 50 miles per week (TE-2).

4.1.4. Time and expenses associated with compliance with Laurel Bay vehicle Access Control Procedures are the responsibility of the contractor.

4.2. Task.

4.2.1. Provide direct Speech and Language services in accordance with IEP goals for students in grades Pre-K through 6.

4.2.2. Provide consultative Speech and Language services to staff, parents, and students in accordance with IEP goals.

4.2.3. Attend meetings and assist in the development of IEPs for students found eligible for Speech and Language services.

4.2.4. Perform observations, screenings, and evaluations at all schools located on Laurel Bay as well as at on post resident locations. (TE-2).

4.2.5. Write evaluation reports to include diagnostic findings and educational implications.

4.2.6. Perform case management duties to include tracking of timelines and review dates.

4.2.7. Maintain confidential special education files to ensure compliance with the Privacy Act U.S.C. 2164 and 20 U.S.C. 921-932 authorizing DoD Directive 1342.20, “DoD Education Activity (1992), authoring DoD Education Activity Administrative Instruction 6600.1 (2004) and DoDEA 2500.13-G September 2005. Reference:

http://www.dodea.edu/offices/cspo/legislation.cfm?sid=4 http://www.dodea.edu/foia/iod/pdf/1342_20.pdf http://www.dodea.edu/foia/iod/pdf/6600_1.pdf http://www.dodea.edu/foia/iod/pdf/SPEDproceduralGuide.pdf

4.2.8. Participate in school wide screenings. Screenings may include observations, informal assessments and administration of criterion referenced assessments. Screening results will be shared as appropriate with specific students’ teachers and or Student Support Teams, Case Study Committees and parents. Results of screenings will be provided in written format.

4.2.9. Participate in joint agency child find activities twice per school year.

5.0. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.

5.1 Standards of Conduct. Contractor personnel performing under this requirement shall comply with the Standards of Conduct at TE-3. The contractor agrees that inappropriate conduct shall not be tolerated and may be grounds for suspension or dismissal of a contractor employee from performance under this contract.

5.2. Security. The contractor shall comply with the security requirements as stated in the Addendum to 52.212-4.

6.0 GOVERNMENT SUPPLIED MATERIALS AND SERVICES: The Government will provide:

6.1. Training on AT Level I Awareness Training, Privacy Act Information and Personally Identifiable Information, Information Assurance Awareness Training.

6.2. Assessment tools and protocol as required to comply with completion of assessments as deemed appropriate by the Case Study Committee.

6.3. A personal work station with computer access.

6.4. Access to printer and copier for completion of work tasks related to assessment, report writing, preparation for meetings and service delivery to students as per their Individualized Education Plans.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Laurel Bay Schools Academic Calendar are available at the following link:

http://www.am.dodea.edu/bolden/

Extended School Year schedules will be released prior to each annual session and will be provided to the contractor by the COR.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Elliott Elementary School (PreK-2) 345 Elliott Dr.

Beaufort SC 29906 843-846-6982

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

1.0. Definitions

1.1. Sexual Abuse: Any act of a sexual nature committed with the intent to arouse, appeal to or gratify the lust, passions or sexual desire of the employee/volunteer and/or student, including but not limited to criminal sexual conduct as defined by state or Federal law. Such acts include, but are not limited to: rape; carnal knowledge; sexual assault or battery; indecent exposure, indecent acts with another; or producing, viewing or trafficking in child pornography.

1.2. Sexual Harassment: Any acts, criminal in nature or otherwise, used to influence or threaten the rights or privileges of a student, in exchange for sexual favors, and/or deliberate and/or repeated comments or gestures of a sexual nature.

1.3. Inappropriate Conduct: Any behavior of a contractor toward a student that would reasonably cause the student to feel uncomfortable or that would reasonably give the appearance of impropriety, regardless of whether such behavior is complained of by the student, regardless of whether the behavior is overtly sexual, and/or regardless of whether such behavior would constitute a crime.

2.0. Contractor personnel shall:

2.1. Limit physical contact with students to those actions necessary for the safety of the students (e.g., to assist students in getting on or getting off the bus, to assist in fastening seat belts [where required], to break up fights, to administer first aid [if applicable], to keep a student from falling or tripping).

2.3. Be properly attired and present a neat and clean appearance.

2.4. Communicate to a school administrator any observation of or student/parent complaint alleging sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or inappropriate conduct.

3.0. Contractor personnel shall NOT:

3.1. Use verbal assault, foul language, personal or racial insults, physical contact, and /or threats of physical violence to obtain a student’s name or to enforce discipline during the performance of contracted services.

3.2. Engage in any conduct of a sexual nature (verbal or physical) with students.

3.2.1. The contracting officer may bar a contractor employee from providing service under this contract if the contractor employee solicits, coerces, or engages or attempts to engage in any sexual conduct to include sexual abuse, sexual harassment and/or inappropriate conduct with a student. The contracting officer may take this action regardless of the student’s age, regardless of whether the student may have consented, and/or whether the conduct may be a crime under state or Federal law.

3.3. Be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or medications that impair the senses during the performance of contracted services.

3.4. Not use tobacco, eat, or drink at any time while performing contracted services. This includes in and around contractor-operated vehicles, on school grounds, and on the installation. This further includes conduct that would result in the presence/scent of residual smoke on or around the transportation vehicle at the time of contracted services.

3.5. Not give or sell beverages, food, tobacco products, or merchandise to students.