Little Rock School District Ionwave #RFP26-015 Addendum 1

Solicitation for Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy Services for Early Childhood and K-12 Students

The Little Rock School District is seeking qualified providers for Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy services for Early Childhood (ages 3-5) and K-12 students during the 2026-27 school year. - Government Buyer: - Little Rock School District (LRSD), Special Programs Department, Procurement & Materials Management - Services Requested: - Occupational Therapy Services - Licensed therapists and assistants for direct and consultative services per IEP/504 plans - Physical Therapy Services - Licensed therapists and assistants for direct and consultative services per IEP/504 plans - Speech Therapy Services - Licensed speech pathologists for direct services; clinical fellows only in extreme cases - Teletherapy allowed for pre-approved virtual students - Estimated Student Needs: - Early Childhood: ~200 speech therapy, 50-60 occupational therapy, 20-30 physical therapy - Notable Requirements: - Providers must be licensed in Arkansas, have AR Medicaid provider numbers, and pass state, federal, and child maltreatment background checks - Minimum three years of experience (school-based preferred) - Professional liability insurance required - Mandatory orientation and adherence to district/state/federal protocols - Therapists responsible for their own equipment - Hourly billing for direct services; non-contact time limited to 15% of total billed hours - No mandatory subcontracting goals; single or multiple awards possible - Preference for in-person services, but teletherapy is permitted for virtual students - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Little Rock School District facilities, including: - 1800 East 6th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 - Early Childhood Special Services Program Office Rockefeller Early Childhood, 700 East 17th Street, Little Rock, AR 72206 - Little Rock School District Administration Building, 810 West Markham, Little Rock, AR - Contract Term: - 2026-27 school year, from first to last scheduled class day - Services provided during regular school hours - Proposal evaluation based on lowest responsible and responsive offer, therapist qualifications, and references

Description

The Little Rock School District is soliciting proposals for Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy Services for Early Childhood and K-12 students. The contract will be governed by the District's Special Program department and covers licensed therapy services including direct and indirect therapy according to IEP or 504 plans. Providers must meet specified qualifications including licensure, background checks, and insurance requirements. The contract term aligns with the 2026-27 school year, and proposals will be evaluated based on hourly rate, company profile, experience, therapist qualifications, and references. The District reserves the right to award single or multiple contracts based on the best interest of the District.

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