Speech Therapy - Gateway School

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Schools for Severely Disabled is seeking speech therapy service providers for the Gateway School located in Clay County, Jefferson City, Missouri. This solicitation (SDA35920DESE237) is specifically targeting vendors capable of delivering speech therapy services during a brief contract period from August 4, 2021 to August 14, 2021. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive speech therapy services for students with severe disabilities, with delivery terms specified as Free on Board (FOB) Destination and payment terms set at Net 45 days. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Rebecca Craighead at the DESE office in Jefferson City. The solicitation allows vendors to submit questions during a designated Vendor Q&A period, with all responses required to be submitted by August 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM CDT. While specific detailed service requirements are not extensively outlined, vendors are expected to demonstrate their capability to effectively provide speech therapy services to severely disabled students.

The solicitation is completely open to all vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The documentation does not specify any estimated total contract value, possible award value, or budget range for the speech therapy services. There are no mentions of preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific qualification criteria beyond the implied requirement of being able to provide professional speech therapy services. The lack of detailed financial information and specific evaluation criteria suggests that vendors will need to proactively demonstrate their qualifications and value proposition. The solicitation appears designed to be broadly inclusive, allowing a wide range of potential providers to submit proposals for consideration by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.