Occupational Therapist - Kentucky School for the Blind

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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for Occupational Therapy Services at the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB), a K-12 residential school serving blind and visually impaired students located in Louisville, Kentucky. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing approximately 26 hours per week of occupational therapy services for 35 weeks on the KSB campus, including screenings, evaluations, written reports, progress monitoring, Medicaid documentation, and attendance at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as necessary. The initial contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM EST on March 15, 2024, and will be evaluated based on a 300-point technical proposal, a 200-point cost proposal, and an optional 100-point oral presentation. Minimum qualifications include one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist in a school setting and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities for K-12 ages.

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The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value, but the cost proposal will account for 200 points of the overall evaluation.