Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #654321-26-0091

Mental Health Counseling Services for English Learner, Immigrant, and LEP Students – Orleans Parish School Board

This opportunity from the Orleans Parish School Board seeks providers for mental health counseling services focused on English Learner, immigrant, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) student populations in New Orleans, LA. - Government Buyer: - Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Procurement Department - Executive Director of Procurement: Paul A. Lucius - Scope of Services: - Mental health counseling, behavioral health, and psychological services for K-12 students - Specialty focus on English Learner, immigrant, and LEP populations - Services must be delivered primarily onsite (approx. 98%) at 25 school sites across Orleans Parish; virtual sessions allowed only in rare circumstances - Languages served include Spanish (approx. 90%), Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Urdu, Arabic, Bengali, French, Gujarati, Nepali, and others - Services include universal screenings, individual and group therapy, community workshops for educators and families, and data management - Unique Requirements: - Contractors cannot bill Medicaid or private insurance; all billing and annual cost reporting are handled by the district - Payment is processed only after services are rendered and confirmed - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 35% - Estimated Contract Value: - Project budget is $300,000 - Period of Performance: - Initial term of one year with two one-year renewal options - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are referenced, as this is a service-based procurement - Primary Place of Performance: - 25 school sites across Orleans Parish, New Orleans, LA - Contracting office at 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, LA

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Orleans Parish School Board for mental health counseling services specializing in English learner, immigrant, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations. The scope includes primarily onsite counseling services with some allowance for virtual sessions under unusual circumstances. The contractor will not bill Medicaid or private insurance; billing is handled at the district level. Proposals are due by April 16, 2026, with a virtual pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 27, 2026. The solicitation includes detailed submission requirements and evaluation criteria.

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