Missouri School for the Blind In-School Nurse

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is requesting bids for in-school nursing services at the Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis under IFB 0000000046SL, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

The scope covers staffing three positions serving approximately 40 students ages 5–21 with vision impairments and multi-handicapped deaf-blind conditions: a Missouri-licensed Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse for day shifts Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and an LPN for evening shifts Sunday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. All personnel must pass Family Care Safety Registry screening and nationwide fingerprint-based background checks through the Missouri State Highway Patrol and be authorized to work in the United States. Nursing duties include documenting student health information, administering first aid and medications, scheduling medical appointments, and maintaining compliance with the MSB Health Center Protocol Manual. The contractor must maintain Missouri business registration, tax compliance certification, and E-Verify enrollment if meeting the definition of a business entity under Missouri law and execute a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance.

Pricing shall be submitted on a firm, fixed hourly-rate basis for each position on Exhibit B. Evaluation uses lowest-responsive-bid methodology with up to 200 cost evaluation points. Vendors may propose renewal pricing for the two optional one-year renewal periods, though such increases are not automatic and remain subject to funding availability; if renewal pricing is not provided, rates default to original contract period pricing.

The contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with renewal options through October 31, 2029. Contractors invoice monthly by the last day of the month following service delivery; payment is due within 30 calendar days of valid invoice receipt. Bids must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, and vendors must achieve "Approved" status in WebProcure/Proactis and "Spend Authorized" status in MissouriBUYS to be considered for award. Questions should be directed to DESE.MSBBusiness@msb.dese.mo.gov.