Hearing Impairment Services

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 200-HEARING-04072025-CR for Hearing Impairment Services targeting students with special educational needs. The procurement seeks to establish a one-year contract from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, specifically for providing specialized educational services to students with hearing impairments. Required services include deploying licensed Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, conducting comprehensive student evaluations, developing and contributing to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), attending relevant meetings, and providing consultation and training to staff. Proposals are due on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8:30am at the JCPS Simpson Building in Smithfield, NC. The evaluation criteria will be weighted across four key areas: responsiveness to request (22%), vendor experience (22%), general reputation and performance capabilities (22%), and expense proposal (34%). Vendors must provide detailed information about hourly rates, potential monthly and annual costs, and available staffing.

The RFP explicitly encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and requires all contractors to comply with federal regulations including Buy American provisions, wage rate requirements, and anti-discrimination statutes. Potential funding sources include American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Race to the Top (RttT) funds, which may carry additional compliance requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors should be prepared to provide cost-effective solutions for hearing impairment educational services. The contract will cover Jackson County and potentially other jurisdictions within North Carolina's educational system. Successful bidders must demonstrate not only competitive pricing but also substantial expertise in supporting students with hearing impairments, including the ability to integrate with existing educational infrastructure and provide comprehensive, individualized support services.