General Supervision-State Complaint Corrective ActBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Education is soliciting bids for special education and related compensatory services under IDEA to six students from an unnamed school corporation following a state complaint investigation, with proposals due September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET. MWBE and Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business subcontractor commitment goals apply.

Services span math, reading, and academics delivered across multiple Indianapolis locations (zip codes 46205, 46143, 46260, 46218, 46226). One student requires 32 hours of math and reading instruction; another requires 304 hours of academics; four students require reading and math combinations ranging from 280 to 435 minutes. All costs must be all-inclusive, itemized to cover instruction, transportation, logistics, and meeting facilitation, and must not exceed $50,000 unless negotiated. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days from award.

Contractors must hold appropriate special education teaching licenses for the disabilities and grade levels served. Proposals must include detailed cost summaries with line-item breakdowns and staff qualifications documentation with names, license numbers, and key qualifications. A mandatory project kickoff meeting must be scheduled within 45 calendar days of contract award, with monthly status meetings required throughout. Service logs documenting date, time, staff, instruction provided, location, and student performance must be submitted monthly to IDOE's Dispute Resolution Team through a secure database portal.

Compensatory services for two students must be completed by December 31, 2027; services for the remaining four students must be completed by June 14, 2027. Award is anticipated by September 30, 2026. Contractors must comply with state contract terms including drug-free workplace certification, employment eligibility verification, nondiscrimination requirements, and Indiana Secretary of State registration. Questions should be directed to Ian Skinnari, Vendor Procurement Lead, at DOEProcurement@doe.in.gov.