Occupational Therapist

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education is seeking occupational therapy services through this Request for Proposal for the Ojibwa Indian School in Belcourt, North Dakota. The contractor will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services including screenings, evaluations, IEP participation, teacher training, and direct therapy for 21 students. Key personnel requirements include an Occupational Therapy degree from an ACOTE-certified program, two years of OT experience (preferably in a school setting), National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (OTR), and an active unrestricted state license. The original solicitation required quotes by August 26, 2025, though amendments have been issued on September 2, 2025, including corrections to education requirements that removed specifications for master's or doctorate degrees. The evaluation criteria and other specific details are contained within the full solicitation documents that accompany this notice.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 621340 with a size standard of $12.5 million. The contract structure includes a base year from September 8, 2025 to August 31, 2026, with three optional one-year extension periods extending through August 31, 2029, creating a potential four-year contract duration. The occupational therapist will work 8 hours per day, 4 days per week for 44 weeks annually, providing services that include maintaining adaptive equipment, delivering school-based therapy as mandated by IEPs, consulting with other service providers, and conducting parent meetings. Service delivery will occur at the Ojibwa Indian School located at 9620 42nd Avenue in Belcourt, North Dakota 58316. The contractor must provide various deliverables including daily student files, monthly IEP goals and assessments, and quarterly student progress reports throughout the contract performance period.