Physical Therapy, KSD

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky Department of Education, is soliciting proposals for physical therapy services at the Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD), a Pre-K through 12 residential school serving deaf and hard of hearing students located in Danville. The procurement seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide services up to 37.5 hours per week for 42 weeks during the regular school year, with work hours between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Key deliverables include conducting student evaluations, developing quarterly progress reports, creating therapy goals for Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and completing written evaluation reports within 30 days of referral. The proposal will be evaluated on a 1,700-point system, with 900 points for technical merit, 600 points for cost, and potentially 200 points for oral presentations. Mandatory technical evaluation criteria include a minimum of three years of experience providing physical therapy services in school settings, relevant education and training, and availability. The RFP was issued on November 5, 2025, with written questions due by 2:00 PM on November 12, 2025, and proposals due by 4:00 PM on December 5, 2025.

The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with potential renewal for up to two additional two-year periods, subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee. Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders as defined in specific Kentucky Revised Statutes may receive preference scoring. All vendors are subject to background checks and must comply with federal and state regulations, including FERPA, data security requirements, and various procurement statutes. Contractors must hold a valid Physical Therapist license in Kentucky and submit copies of all degrees, certifications, and licensures. The Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate compensation based on submitted pricing, and will not be responsible for travel expenses, portal fees, or unauthorized costs. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the cost proposal must include both regular and potential overtime hourly rates, with the evaluation allocating 600 points to cost considerations.