Occupational, Physical And Speech Therapists

Project ID: RFP26-015 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	Little Rock School District [AR]
Deadline	05/15/26
Posted	05/01/26
Estimated Value	$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Arkansas

Description

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Summary

The Little Rock School District is inviting proposals for Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy Services; Early Childhood and K-12 students. Contract will be governed by the District's Special Program department. The complete request for proposal is available online at https://lrsd.ionwave.net. Interested Proposers must register at this site to view and download proposal documents and to submit a proposal electronically. This is the REQUIRED method of submission. Any questions regarding this RFP are to be submitted in writing via Ion Wave under the questions tab by the deadline May 12, 2026 @ 2 pm. All questions received and the corresponding answers will be posted publicly for all vendors. No verbal responses will be provided. District will not respond to questions after this date and time. Please review the entire RFP including attached FAQs before submitting questions.

ISSUING OFFICE

This proposal is issued by the Procurement Department, Little Rock School District. The Procurement Department is the sole point of contact between proposer and the District on matters pertaining to the award of any contract resulting from this RFP. Questions relating to this RFP should be submitted under the questions tab before question deadline. Proposers under no circumstances shall contact any other Little Rock School District administrators or staff at any time during this procurement process. Any contact with Little Rock School District administrators or staff could result in your proposal being disqualified. Proposals will be taken under advisement upon closing and successful proposers will be notified as soon as an evaluation is completed. The District will negotiate, as appropriate, with the apparent acceptable proposers. Complete scope of work is available in the attachment section of this request for proposal.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION

In addition to the level of; offers will be evaluated on the following criteria Hourly rate Company profile Company years in business Therapist qualifications and years of experience References AWARD The contract will be awarded to the contractor, who submits the lowest most responsible, responsive offer complying with the instructions specified within. The District reserves the right to award this service under a single or multiple contracts; whichever shall be in the best interest of the District. Submitted proposals may be reviewed by new staff members. Providers are encouraged to submit proposals according to specifications and as if this is Provider's first time responding to this procurement process and the District has no prior knowledge regarding the Provider.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Little Rock School District is seeking proposals for Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy Services for Early Childhood and K-12 students. The contract will be managed by the District’s Special Program department, which aims to enhance the educational experience of students requiring therapeutic services. Work Details The contractor will provide Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy services to students in the Little Rock School District. Specific services include: 1. Occupational Therapy Services - to assist students in developing daily living skills and improving their ability to participate in school activities. 2. Physical Therapy Services - to help students improve their physical functioning and mobility. 3. Speech Therapy Services - to support students with communication disorders. Proposals must include hourly rates for each type of therapy, a company profile detailing qualifications and experience, therapist qualifications and years of experience, as well as references from previous clients. Period of Performance The contract period will commence upon award and is expected to last for the duration specified in the proposal evaluation process, with a review of performance at regular intervals. Place of Performance Services will be provided within the Little Rock School District facilities located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bidder Requirements Proposers must submit a notarized Proposer Assurance and Disclosure form along with proof of certifications for therapists. Additionally, bidders are required to provide criminal background checks for all personnel who will be providing services. The contractor must have adequate professional liability insurance coverage of no less than $500,000.

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