Park City School District Residential Treatment for Special Education

Park City School District is soliciting bids for residential treatment services for special education students through a Request for Proposal (RFP) posted on May 6, 2026, with proposals due by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT via the Bonfire website. The procurement seeks a qualified residential treatment facility to provide comprehensive special education and related services for students requiring residential placement, serving a district with fewer than 450 students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Key deliverables and requirements include a structured curriculum aligned with Utah state standards and individual Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), qualified and certified staff trained in behavioral interventions and crisis management, individualized behavioral intervention plans, compliance with all federal and state special education requirements, appropriate supervision ratios with documented emergency and medical protocols, regular coordination and communication with the district and parents, participation in IEP meetings, and measurable student outcomes with regular progress reviews. The evaluation committee will assess proposals using weighted criteria including educational program and focus on education (30 points with a weight multiplier of 6), qualified staff (10 points), behavioral and emotional supports (10 points), safety and health (10 points), coordination and communication (10 points), and measurable outcomes (10 points), with cost proposals accounting for 20 points and evaluated on a sliding scale where the lowest bid receives 100 percent of points. Vendors must provide firm experience over the past five years, three client references preferably from public schools or educational institutions served within the previous three years, an executive summary, detailed responses addressing all scope requirements, and a completed Student Data Privacy Agreement. The evaluation period runs from May 28 through June 4, 2026, with vendor presentations if needed and contract award anticipated by June 4, 2026.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information is provided in the available documentation. The resulting contract will be for one year with an option to renew for up to four additional years, with the district reserving the right to cancel with 30 days' written notice. All pricing must be all-inclusive for the contract period, with cost proposals required to provide six-month and one-year figures; pricing must be guaranteed for the contract term with any adjustments requiring approval from the Business Administrator. While the RFP does not explicitly state a budget range or award value, vendors must demonstrate compliance with the district's Standard Terms and Conditions, including maintenance of commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, and all contractors and employees must provide proof of passed background checks before performing work at district locations.