Sole Source Contract for ABA Services – Lancaster County School District

Lancaster County School District intends to award a sole‑source contract to Melmark, a specialized public school in Charlotte, NC, to provide Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) services for students with profound disabilities during the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract covers evidence‑based therapeutic and educational services, maintaining a 1:2 teacher‑to‑student ratio, individualized education programs, and both pre‑vocational and vocational training. The estimated FY27 contract value is $875,000, with services expected to span the full academic year.