Dekalb County School District Ionwave #RFP 26-736 Addendum 3

Comprehensive Special Education Audit Services for DeKalb County School District

This opportunity is for a comprehensive audit of the DeKalb County School District's Special Education program. - Government Buyer: - DeKalb County School District (DCSD) - Department of Exceptional Education and Student Services - Vendor Services Department, Procurement - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive audit of special education services, including instructional practices, compliance with laws, operational effectiveness, fiscal management, and service delivery - Stakeholder interviews, school visits, and review of prior audits, monitoring reports, and corrective action plans - Data analysis and development of an implementation roadmap with key performance indicators - Excludes direct access to or review of individual student records (e.g., IEPs) - Deliverables: - Project plans, interim and final reports, presentations, and an implementation roadmap - Optional services: template development (IEP quality checklists, caseload calculators), professional learning sessions (in-person and virtual), and 90 days of technical assistance post-report - Vendor Requirements: - Minimum 5 years of experience in K-12 or state-level special education audits - Compliance with DCSD-administered background checks and data privacy laws - Authorized to conduct business in Georgia - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is approximately one year, starting around September (aligned with the school year), with a 22-24 week period of performance from Notice to Proceed - Up to four one-year extension options - Timeline pauses during district-approved breaks (e.g., summer) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation

Description

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive Special Education audit. The audit aims to review and assess the district's special education services, including instructional practices, internal controls, and compliance with relevant regulations. The engagement includes stakeholder interviews, data analysis, and development of an implementation roadmap. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 17, 2026, and an optional virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 21, 2026.

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