Speech Language Therapy Services

The Colonial School District in Delaware is issuing a Request for Proposal for Speech Language Therapy Services through a competitive procurement process. The district seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services to students during the contract period of August 3, 2026, through August 2, 2027, with options for renewal in subsequent years by mutual agreement. Deliverables and key objectives include conducting assessments and formal and informal evaluations, developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), collecting and interpreting data, providing consultation services to school personnel and parents, and preparing written reports. Required qualifications include a current Delaware Speech and Language Hearing License, a Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology, three business references, evidence of criminal background clearance, and general liability and professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000. Vendors must submit proposals electronically to bids@dataservice.org by May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with public bid opening to follow immediately online. Evaluation criteria consist of cost to run the program (30 percent), ability to service a broad range of student circumstances (35 percent), and qualifications and experience (35 percent). The district reserves the right to interview bidders within ten days of bid opening and may award the contract to multiple vendors to ensure adequate coverage.

No set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the procurement documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. Bidders must submit a detailed budget specifying hourly rates for all services including evaluation, screening, therapy, consultation, report preparation, and travel, along with an indication of the optimal number of students they can serve. The district reserves the right to accept proposal terms without immediately issuing a contract and may not consider requests for exclusive awards. No pre-bid meeting is required, and bid deposits and performance bonds are waived. The contract is valued under $50,000 and is not classified as public works. The district may terminate the contract at any time with thirty days' written notice and without early termination charges.