Professional Services for Barrington High School Social & Emotional Well Being

The Barrington School Committee is seeking professional services through Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFP #25002) to develop and implement a comprehensive social and emotional well-being initiative for Barrington High School. The procurement targets a vendor capable of creating a whole-school approach to improve school climate, sense of belonging, and emotional support for students and staff. Key deliverables include developing an action plan that engages students, staff, parents, and families, with specific goals of reducing academic stress and encouraging honest conversations about student success. Evaluation criteria will assess vendor qualifications, prior experience with school consultation projects, staff availability, and references. The proposal submission deadline is Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with electronic submissions accepted through the Rhode Island Purchasing Group/Barrington or via sealed envelope to the school's address at 283 County Road, Barrington, RI. Proposers must submit an electronic copy of their proposal, include a three-year client list, specify detailed services and costs, and complete the attached Proposal Agreement. The School Committee reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest competent proposer meeting specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The RFP does not indicate incumbent vendors or specify existing technological infrastructure requirements for integration. While a precise budget range was not disclosed, the procurement appears to be for professional consulting services focused on school climate improvement. Potential vendors will be expected to provide a comprehensive proposal that aligns with the school's Vision of the Graduate and demonstrates capability to support the social and emotional well-being of the school community. The contract will likely be awarded based on a comprehensive assessment of the proposed approach, vendor qualifications, and cost-effectiveness of the proposed services. Interested parties should carefully review the full RFP document and prepare a detailed proposal that addresses the school's specific needs for improving student and staff emotional support and school culture.