Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Berkeley County Schools in West Virginia is seeking a contracted Orientation and Mobility Specialist for its Special Education Department through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on September 3, 2025. The procurement opportunity requires vendors to provide specialized educational services for visually impaired students during the 2025-2026 school year, with the initial contract term running from July 1st, 2025, through June 30th, 2026. Proposing vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including West Virginia certifications, background checks, Orientation and Mobility specialist credentials, various signed affidavits, a WV-96 form, vendor registration memorandum, business license, and a current W-9. The RFP mandates that all proposed employees undergo quarterly sex offender registry checks, with strict prohibition against sending any registered sex offenders to school properties. Proposals are due by September 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM and must be submitted through the Demand Star eProcurement platform. Evaluation criteria will focus on meeting all required documentation, professional qualifications, and alignment with the district's specialized educational needs. Berkeley County Schools reserves the right to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods based on vendor performance.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must meet comprehensive compliance requirements including West Virginia business licensing and registration protocols. The contract requires vendors to maintain general liability and worker's compensation insurance, and submit detailed vendor registration documentation. Vendors must categorize their business type and certify that their sales agreements are fair and without collusion. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the procurement suggests hourly rate compensation for in-person Orientation and Mobility services throughout the school year. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation. The procurement emphasizes strict compliance measures, including mandatory background checks, drug-free workplace certification, and ongoing registry monitoring. Potential vendors must be prepared to integrate seamlessly with Berkeley County Schools' existing special education infrastructure and provide specialized educational support for visually impaired students.