Occupational Therapy Services BF240072

The California Department of Education (CDE) is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide in-person Occupational Therapy assessment, consultation, and direct therapy services for students at the California School for the Blind (CSB). The contract will be for a one-year term from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with two one-year option periods to renew. The CDE is seeking at least one part-time Occupational Therapist who meets specific licensing, certification, and experience requirements, including a minimum of three years' experience providing services to students with low incidence or multiple disabilities. Bids are due on May 16, 2024 at 12:00 pm PDT, and the public bid opening is scheduled for May 21, 2024 at 10:00 am PDT in Sacramento, CA. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest average grand total bid.

The IFB includes a 5% small business preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive. The current vendor for these services is Rehababilities, Inc. at a bill rate of $80.00/hour. The CDE does not have a preference for local vendors. The IFB also includes provisions related to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence, requiring bidders to submit a disclosure and factsheet, and reserving the right to incorporate special provisions into the final contract or reject bids that present an unacceptable level of risk.