Bilingual Speech-Language Therapy Services

Deming Public Schools in Luna County, New Mexico, is seeking a bilingual speech-language therapy services provider for the 2023-2024 school year through Request for Proposal (RFP) # 23-11. The district requires one full-time bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist to provide comprehensive speech and language therapy services to students with disabilities, working approximately 181 days per year, 7 hours per day. The selected vendor must deliver an all-inclusive service package covering direct therapy, IEP meeting participation, progress reporting, evaluations, and documentation. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, with points distributed across specifications (20 points), provider capabilities (15 points), personnel requirements (15 points), references (20 points), and pricing (30 points). The proposal opening date is set for June 16, 2023, at 3:00 pm MST, with the contract period running from July 1 through June 30 of the following year, potentially extending based on IEP requirements, Extended School Year Plan, compensatory services, and summer programming.

The RFP includes provisions for an 8-10% preference for New Mexico resident businesses with valid certification. Vendors must submit personnel licenses, resumes, and a completed Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form. The district will consider virtual therapy options if face-to-face therapists are unavailable, and reserves the right to terminate the contract for non-compliance with district policies and procedures. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a full-time bilingual therapist position within a public school district. The opportunity appears to be open to qualified speech-language therapy service providers who can meet the district's specific requirements for bilingual services, professional credentials, and comprehensive student support. The district emphasizes the need for a provider who can seamlessly integrate with the school's existing special education framework and meet the unique linguistic and therapeutic needs of its student population.