Behavioral Services and Support

The Colonial School District in Delaware has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Behavioral Services and Support, seeking qualified vendors to provide School Psychologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and School Social Workers to support students aged 3-21 under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The district requires a full-time equivalent psychologist working 35 hours per week during the regular school year, with positions potentially shared among multiple vendors, and all placements must be available by August 4, 2026. Deliverables include comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plan development, individual and group counseling, and consultation services. Bidders must submit proposals electronically to bids@dataservice.org by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with public opening occurring at the same time and date, and the contract period runs from August 3, 2026, through August 2, 2027, with renewal options by mutual agreement. Vendors must submit a single hourly rate covering all services including evaluations, screening, planning, individual and group therapy, consultation, report preparation, record keeping, meetings, and travel, along with a budget indicating the optimal number of students they can serve and all administrative costs. Award decisions will be based on three equally weighted criteria: cost to run the program (30%), ability to service a broad range of student circumstances (35%), and qualifications and experience (35%). The district reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors.

The RFP does not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational types that may respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. All contractors must provide proof of $1,000,000 in general liability and professional liability insurance prior to beginning work, submit three business references with contact information, and undergo criminal background checks with appropriate state licensure or certifications required before work commences. The district may terminate the contract at any time with thirty days' written notice and no early termination charges, and bid and performance bond requirements are waived. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documentation.