Independent Education Evaluation (IEE)Services

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking qualified providers to deliver a broad range of independent educational evaluation (IEE) services for K‑12 students. The contract will create a pool of pre‑approved vendors who can be selected by parents or the district to conduct evaluations that meet IDEA, COMAR, and AACPS standards. Providers must hold current Maryland licensure, use validated assessment tools, deliver comprehensive reports, and meet strict timelines for family contact and report submission. The award will be a flat‑fee arrangement with maximum reimbursement rates for each evaluation type, and the contract runs from award through December 31, 2029 with up to four one‑year extensions. • Evaluation categories include psycho‑educational, neuro‑psychological, speech‑language, OT, PT, functional behavioral, assistive‑technology, autism spectrum, adaptive‑behavior, developmental, and other disability‑specific assessments. • Providers must submit a technical proposal and a separate sealed financial proposal, secure $1 M commercial liability and auto insurance, and complete background/sex‑offender screenings for any staff accessing schools. • Timeline: RFP issued Aug 27 2026, pre‑proposal conference Sep 11 2026, questions due Sep 13 2026, proposals due Sep 23 2026, award expected Nov‑Dec 2026, contract through Dec 31 2029 (optional extensions).