Request for Proposals - Clinical Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services

The Fargo Public School District, located in Cass County, North Dakota, is issuing a Request for Proposals to procure clinical Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) requiring Level D (separate school) Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) placements. The procurement seeks qualified providers to deliver in-person services including Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) support on-site at Explorer Academy. The primary objective is to implement individualized behavioral programming aligned with each student's IEP and behavior intervention plan, with deliverables focused on direct clinical ABA services, supervision, and behavioral support tailored to individual student needs. Required qualifications for service providers include valid BCBA certification and RBT credentials, along with demonstrated experience in delivering clinical ABA services in school settings. The proposal posting date is April 22, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 7, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria details are not provided in the opportunity description, prospective vendors should anticipate standard procurement evaluation factors related to qualifications, experience, cost, and capability to deliver services within the specified timeframe and location.

The Request for Proposals does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences that would limit competition to particular organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the opportunity documentation, suggesting this may be a new procurement or that incumbent information was not included in the posted materials. No existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or specific integration needs with current systems are detailed in the available opportunity description. The contract award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the posted opportunity information. Interested providers should contact the Fargo Public School District directly for additional details regarding budget parameters, specific evaluation criteria, technical requirements, and any other clarifications needed to prepare competitive proposals by the May 7, 2026 deadline.