Occupational Therapist

The state of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (OSP), is seeking to procure the services of an Occupational Therapist on behalf of the Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD). The contract will be for an initial term of approximately thirty-eight (38) weeks for the 2024-2025 school year, with the option to renew for up to six (6) additional one-year terms. The selected contractor will be required to provide occupational therapy services and must meet several qualifications, including a minimum of two (2) years' experience working with students who have multiple disabilities, the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, and strong organizational skills. Additionally, the contractor must provide a current unrestricted occupational therapist license, NBCOT certification, and evidence of sign language competency. The pricing for the contract must be proposed in U.S. dollars and cents, and the State may order more or less than the estimated quantity.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest-bidding, responsive, and responsible Prospective Contractor. The State reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest-bidding, responsive, and responsible Prospective Contractor if all bids exceed available funding or if additional savings to the State may result. The State will not accept discount from list bids pricing unless requested, and state and local sales taxes should not be included in the bid price. The contract does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified in the provided information, and the possible award value or budget range is also not specified.