RFP 080224SB PreK Head Start Speech Services

The Shelby County Board of Education seeks a qualified vendor to provide speech‑language screening and rescreening services for all children enrolled in its Pre‑K/Head‑Start program. The contractor must deliver in‑person screenings within 45 days of enrollment, use district‑approved assessment tools, submit results promptly, and handle all associated supplies, technology, and reporting. The contract is a fixed‑price, non‑exclusive award with a one‑year base term and up to four optional one‑year renewals, capped at $130,000 annually. • Provide speech‑language screenings and follow‑up rescreens for up to 6,000 children per year, using Fluharty and PLS‑5 tools (costs included). • Deliver results within 3 business days, submit detailed monthly progress reports, and comply with all district policies, background‑check, E‑Verify, and insurance requirements. • Billing is per child screened at a fixed $22 rate; no reimbursement for travel, indirect time, or bilingual services. • Vendor must supply licensed, CCC‑certified speech‑language pathologists, maintain required insurance, and submit extensive paperwork (affidavits, certifications, references, pricing schedule) in a sealed paper package.