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The Ocean Springs School District in Jasper County, Mississippi, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide School-Based Teacher of the Visually Impaired Services and Orientation and Mobility Services for school years 2026-2028. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits a comprehensive service provider capable of delivering direct and indirect treatment, consultations, and evaluations for students with disabilities, in full compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Mississippi State Board Policy. Potential providers must be located in Mississippi or within 100 miles of the district and possess valid state licensing. The RFP requires detailed proposals addressing best practices, student data management, evaluation processes, and regulatory compliance. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system that assesses service quality, data reporting, training support, and regulatory adherence. The RFP was posted on March 21, 2025, with proposals due by April 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract term will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with the district reserving the right to terminate with 45 days' notice.

Providers must successfully pass background and child abuse registry checks to be considered eligible. While specific pricing is not predetermined, the district will fund the procurement through district resources, potentially including federal funds. The district maintains flexibility to accept alternative procurement methods if no acceptable bids are received. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the RFP documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified service providers meeting the specified criteria, with a focus on professional qualifications, service delivery capabilities, and compliance with educational and disability service regulations. The district has not disclosed information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The potential award value and specific budget range were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, leaving room for competitive proposals that meet the district's comprehensive service requirements.