Speech and Language Pathologist Services

High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) in Redmond, Oregon is requesting quotes for speech and language pathology services to support its Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program, with quotes due June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Vendors must hold current Oregon licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist and EI/ECSE ODE authorization.

The scope includes speech and language evaluations, direct therapy services, eligibility determination and IEP/IFSP meeting participation, and delivery in Madras and Warm Springs on an as-needed basis without guaranteed minimum hours. Services may be delivered in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid model with flexible scheduling between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Vendors must hold professional liability insurance, meet all applicable Oregon Department of Education requirements, and pass criminal background checks.

Evaluation criteria weight relevant experience at 30%, qualifications and licensure at 35%, ability to meet service needs at 15%, and cost at 20%. Vendors must submit hourly rates for therapy and evaluations, assessment report pricing, IFSP/IEP meeting attendance fees, travel costs if applicable, and descriptions of minimum service commitments or cancellation policies.

The contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, renewable by mutual agreement. No contract value is specified. Questions are due June 15, 2026, with responses issued June 18, 2026. Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for June 24, 2026. The procurement is conducted through the OregonBuys platform.