VendorChangeDetailsReport_RFP27006903_v1_Sep_2_26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Change Details Report for Rhode Island's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) regarding RFP27006903, which seeks proposals from accredited higher education institutions to develop and implement a School Psychologist Pipeline Program. The program aims to expand and diversify the school psychologist workforce to address current shortages and strengthen mental and behavioral health supports across K-12 schools. The original proposal deadline of September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT has been extended to September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The vendor question and answer period closes on August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The initial contract period begins approximately September 2026 and extends through December 31, 2029, with a possible renewal for one additional 12-month period based on performance and fund availability. The scope encompasses pipeline design with pathways from undergraduate through graduate enrollment, recruitment strategies, field experience development through LEA partnerships, professional support mechanisms, program evaluation metrics, cost projections, and sustainability plans targeting high-need LEAs and underserved populations.

This solicitation change report documents the addition of two documents: a Q&A Center Items Addendum #1 and a Cost Proposal Budget Template. Technical proposals are limited to six pages (excluding appendices and resumes) with narratives not exceeding twelve typed pages, and must achieve a minimum score of 55 points to advance to cost evaluation. Evaluation criteria allocate 15 points for program design, 10 points for professional support, 25 points for recruitment and support strategies, 10 points for program evaluation, 10 points for sustainability, and 30 points for cost, with up to 6 bonus points available for diversity and inclusion participation. Pricing is firm and fixed with the lowest-cost proposal receiving 100 points; a contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent of annual contract value will be withheld from invoices. 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 bid submission. Funding derives from the United States Department of Education's School Based Mental Health Services Program. Vendors must maintain general liability ($1,000,000), workers compensation ($100,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000), and professional liability/errors and omissions ($2,000,000) insurance. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures and remain irrevocable for 180 days following opening.