RFP 23-002: Special Education Program Review

Regional School District 17, serving Haddam and Killingworth, Connecticut, is seeking proposals from qualified educational consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive district-wide Special Education Program Review. The procurement (RFP 23-002) requires consultants to provide a detailed examination of the district's special education services, with specific submission requirements including demonstrating K-12 district experience, providing 2-3 references from similar studies, outlining the proposed review process and methodology, and detailing staff qualifications. Proposers must submit physical proposals by July 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from May 16, 2023, at 10:15 AM EDT through June 2, 2023, at 4:00 PM EDT. The selected consultant will be required to attend and present findings at a Board meeting, with potential additional presentations at leadership and/or staff meetings not exceeding three total presentations. Evaluation criteria will likely include the firm's experience, proposed methodology, staff expertise, timeline, and cost proposal, with a particular focus on the consultant's demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive special education program reviews in K-12 districts.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating that the opportunity is open to all qualified educational consulting firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The RFP does not provide a specific award value or budget range for the Special Education Program Review. The District explicitly reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not obligated to accept the lowest bid. Additionally, the District will not be responsible for any costs incurred by proposers in preparing their submissions. Technical inquiries must be submitted in writing to the designated contact, David Solin, no later than five working days before the proposal due date, with responses to be provided through formal addenda to ensure all potential proposers have access to the same information.