Crisis Response Counseling Services

Laramie County School District Number One in Cheyenne, Wyoming is soliciting proposals for Crisis Response Counseling Services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) with the identification number 24RP2009. The district seeks a qualified provider to deliver emergency counseling services for its K-12 student population of 14,200 students across 42 school and department complexes. The primary service requirements include providing immediate crisis intervention services within 24 hours of referral, conducting comprehensive student evaluations, and developing written safety plans within 48 hours of initial contact. Providers must demonstrate at least five years of business experience and the ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and school personnel. The RFP requires detailed proposals addressing youth and educator experience, service availability, billing practices, and technology security protocols. Proposals are due on August 23, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., with the contract period tentatively beginning after Board approval on September 18, 2023, and extending through June 30, 2025, with potential renewal options for up to four additional years.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential respondents must comply with extensive data privacy and security requirements, including adherence to federal privacy laws like FERPA and COPPA, and implementation of robust cybersecurity frameworks. The district requires providers to protect student data, restrict unauthorized access, and mandate destruction of student information after service completion. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the documents, the contract will cover services for a district serving 1,592 square miles with a substantial student population. Vendors must register on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System and comply with Wyoming state statutes, which include a 5% preference for Wyoming commodities. The district emphasizes ethical standards in procurement, prohibiting conflicts of interest and maintaining strict guidelines for vendor interactions.