Contracted Services/Staffing for Exceptional Student Education & Student Services

The School Board of St. Lucie County, Florida is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-09 for contracted services and staffing to support the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department in providing services to students qualifying under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act of 2004 (IDIA). The District seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide staffing positions including Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, School Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Behavior Technicians. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal by February 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with public opening of proposals to occur on the same date and time at the Purchasing Department located at 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986. Written clarification and technical questions must be submitted by January 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The initial contract period is one year with three optional one-year renewal periods, subject to mutual written agreement. Evaluation of proposals will utilize weighted criteria consisting of Approach/Methodology (35 points), Experience and Qualifications (30 points), and Cost (35 points), for a total of 100 points. Proposers must submit hourly rates for each position type and indicate any percentage increases for renewal option years.

All staff performing services must comply with the Jessica Lunsford Act requirements, including fingerprinting and Level 2 background screenings, conducted at the vendor's expense. Vendors must maintain General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and provide certificates of insurance with 30-day cancellation notice provisions. All vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements for employees hired during the contract term and adhere to Florida Public Records Law, applicable federal, state, and local laws, and the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures Manual. The School Board reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice for convenience or immediately for cause, including material breach or failure to perform. The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, budget amounts, or award values; no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive minor irregularities, and award to multiple vendors if deemed in the District's best interest.