Seminole County Public Schools is conducting a competitive procurement for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) services district-wide through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #24250034B-AZ. The solicitation seeks qualified healthcare staffing providers to supply LPNs for one-to-one student medical support across the district's 64 schools, serving over 67,000 students. Successful contractors will provide clinicians capable of managing complex medical conditions, including tracheostomies, ventilator management, G-tube feedings, and emergency medication administration. Key qualifications include a current Florida Practical Nursing License, CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, and preferably three years of pediatric LPN experience. The procurement timeline includes a voluntary pre-solicitation meeting on October 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, with questions due by October 4, 2024, and proposals required via VendorLink by October 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with contract award recommendations scheduled for October 23, 2024, and final School Board approval anticipated on November 19, 2024. The contract will be structured for an initial three-year period with potential two-year renewal options. The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The solicitation allows for multiple vendor awards, potentially establishing primary and secondary contractors. Previously, the district had been piggybacking a contract with Lake County Public Schools and Orange Tree Staffing, but this represents their first independent bid for these services. Hourly rates submitted by bidders range from $34.89 to $70.00, with 3Chords Inc and TherapyTravelers LLC appearing to be among the recommended vendors at $60.00 per hour. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the district anticipates requiring approximately five LPNs at the start of the contract. The School Board will provide necessary equipment including laptops, PPE, and nursing supplies, and will compensate clinicians during orientation. Contractors must complete the district's background check and fingerprinting process and maintain appropriate insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance.
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24250034B-AZ_-Tentative_Schedule.pdf | 174KB | 9/19/24 | ||
24250034B-AZ_Exhibit_B_-_Price_Schedule.xlsx | 324KB | Spreadsheet | 9/19/24 | |
24250034B-AZ_Nursing_Services_ITB.pdf | 524KB | 9/19/24 | ||
24250034B-AZ_Addendum_1.pdf | 168KB | 10/7/24 | ||
24250034B-AZ_Attachment_J_-_DRAFT_Service_Agreement.pdf | 251KB | 9/19/24 |