Mssd cedar ridge school occupational therapy

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is soliciting bids for occupational therapy services at Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) Cedar Ridge School in Nevada, Missouri, with sealed bids due October 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time through MissouriBUYS.

The contractor must provide a Missouri-licensed occupational therapist in good standing and register with the Family Care Safety Registry. Professional liability insurance naming the State of Missouri as an additional insured, FBI fingerprint background clearance, E-Verify compliance, and HIPAA/HITECH compliance are required. The therapist will deliver direct and consultation services to students ages 5–21 with severe disabilities according to individualized education programs, on-site Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during the school calendar year using an integrated classroom-based therapy approach. Services are billed in thirty-minute units with proration available in five-minute increments. MSSD estimates demand at thirteen units per week at bid issuance but makes no guarantees regarding actual volume.

The contract period runs August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods at the state's discretion. Pricing shall be firm and fixed; renewal pricing cannot exceed original contract rates. The contractor accepts MO HealthNet reimbursement (if any) as MSSD property and agrees to accept state payment as full compensation without pursuing reimbursement from other healthcare sources. The contractor provides all materials, labor, equipment, and supplies; invoices must be submitted on MSSD forms within five business days of service delivery.

The award will be structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement. Vendor questions are due at least three calendar days before the bid deadline. Contact David Percival at (573) 522-6545 or david.percival@dese.mo.gov.