Occupational Therapy, KSD

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Education, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for occupational therapy services at the Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) located in Danville, Kentucky, to serve deaf and hard of hearing students in pre-K through grade 12 who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) requiring such services. The procurement seeks a qualified individual or company to provide occupational therapy services on the KSD campus at 303 S 2nd Street, Danville, during regular school year hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time) for up to 37.5 hours per week across 42 weeks annually, with approximately 50 students requiring services. Key deliverables and objectives include conducting student evaluations with written reports completed within 30 days of referral, developing quarterly progress reports, establishing therapy goals, and participating in Admission and Release Committee meetings. Mandatory qualifications require possession of a valid Kentucky Occupational Therapist License, and preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years' experience in school settings. The evaluation criteria consists of 1,700 total possible points: 900 points for the technical proposal (including previous experience and expertise worth 400 points, education and training qualifications worth 400 points, and availability worth 100 points), 600 points for the cost proposal using an hourly rate structure with the lowest bidder receiving maximum points, and up to 200 points for oral presentations if required. Written questions were due by 2:00 PM on October 20, 2025, with proposals due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on November 12, 2025, and the anticipated contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods subject to approval.

The RFP does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, nor are there existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements specified. All necessary materials, supplies, and equipment for service delivery will be provided by KSD, and contractors must absorb all travel expenses. Background checks are required pursuant to KRS 160.380, and all contractors must comply with Kentucky Teachers Retirement System reporting requirements, FERPA confidentiality provisions, data security protocols, Section 504 and 508 accessibility requirements, and applicable state tax and employment laws. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation; pricing will be evaluated based on proposed hourly rates for regular and overtime work submitted by bidders through the cost proposal. The Commonwealth reserves the right to conduct oral presentations with the top three proposals and to negotiate compensation or reject all proposals in their entirety.