Nonpublic School O.T. 2020-21

The Lakewood Board of Education issued a competitive RFP to procure a NJDOE‑approved occupational‑therapy provider for students enrolled in non‑public schools who have OT service plans. The award is a single‑source contract to Tender Touch, with services to be delivered from the award date through July 31 2022. Funding is 100 % CARES ACT (Stevens Amendment). The provider must supply all therapy equipment, materials, and documentation, bill per‑session at an hourly rate, and submit monthly logs, PLAAFP reports, and tri‑annual progress updates. Key requirements include NJ OT licensure, NJDOE school‑OT certification, ≥ 5 years agency OT experience, and ≥ 1 year therapist experience with school‑age children. No bid bond is required; extensive compliance documentation (affirmative‑action, political‑contribution disclosure, insurance, non‑collusion affidavit, etc.) must accompany the sealed proposal. The contract allows for up to two one‑year extensions or one two‑year extension, with rates locked for the base term.