Special education and related services for ages k-21

The Mount Vernon City School District is soliciting proposals for Special Education and Related Services for students ages K-21 during the 2025-2026 school year. The procurement seeks qualified individuals, firms, and agencies to provide nine specific service categories: Academic Tutoring, Assistive Technology and Training, Counseling Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychiatric Evaluations, School Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapy, and Translation and Interpretation Services. Proposals are due on May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with an anticipated contract award after July 2, 2025. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewal for four additional one-year terms, subject to annual Board of Education approval. Evaluation criteria will focus on proposal quality, proposer experience, staff qualifications, capabilities, and cost, with the district emphasizing that award will not necessarily go to the lowest-cost bidder but to the proposal best meeting student population needs. Proposers must be licensed and certified by the New York State Education Department and provide comprehensive insurance coverage. The district estimates serving approximately 250-600 students across in-district, out-of-district, and summer service categories.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers must be prepared to deliver services across multiple educational settings, including schools, private/parochial schools, and home settings, in strict compliance with individual student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the broad service categories and estimated student population suggest a potentially significant contract value. The procurement is geographically limited to Westchester County, New York, and specifically serves the Mount Vernon City School District. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Interested proposers will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities across the specified service categories, with a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse educational needs of students requiring special education and related services.