NOTICE TO BIDDERS – Request for Proposals for Special Education Services (RFP No. 2526-1)

The Central Unified School District (CUSD) in Fresno County, California is seeking qualified vendors to provide a range of special‑education services—including speech‑language pathology, occupational and physical therapy, and para‑educator support—under a one‑year contract with up to four optional extensions. Proposals must be submitted in hard‑copy form, and attendance at a mandatory pre‑proposal conference is required. The district will award individual contracts per service category (up to two vendors for SLP/SLPA) and will pay on an hourly‑rate basis. • Service categories: SLP, SLPA, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Paraeducator (instructional and behavioral) • Contract term: 1‑year (ending 30 June 2027) with up to four one‑year extensions; hourly rates fixed for Year 1, CPI‑based adjustments possible thereafter • Submission requirements: Mandatory June 26 2026 pre‑proposal conference, sealed paper proposal delivered by July 10 2026 3 p.m.; no electronic submissions accepted • Evaluation: Cost, ability to meet specifications, past performance, and conformance to RFP terms; award may be to multiple vendors per category • Required certifications: Professional licenses, insurance, fingerprinting, TB clearance, and background checks for all staff before service start