Public and Non-Public Schools Individualized Education Plan Related Services

The Newark Board of Education is seeking vendors to deliver a comprehensive suite of special‑education related services for its K‑12 public and non‑public schools, including therapy, evaluations, counseling, paraprofessional staffing, and school‑based health (SEMI) support. Rates are capped (e.g., $120/hr for therapy and counseling, $25/hr for paraprofessionals) and all costs must be all‑inclusive. Vendors must hold NJ professional licenses, carry specified insurance, and clear background checks. The contract is for a two‑year term with an optional two‑year renewal, and the District may award any combination of the five service scopes via separate purchase orders. • Scope A – Direct IEP therapies (PT, OT, Speech‑Language, ABA) on regular school days and summer programs. • Scope B – Monolingual & bilingual assessments with mandatory training for bilingual speech‑language evaluators. • Scope C – School‑based mental‑health counseling by certified social workers or psychologists. • Scope D – Provision of qualified paraprofessionals for student support. • Scope E – SEMI services (Medicaid‑related training, logging, expense optimization).