Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2526-268-EC_OT_SLP_PT_SVS

Durham Public Schools Seeks In-Person Therapy Staffing Services (SLP, OT, PT)

Durham Public Schools is seeking proposals for in-person therapy staffing services to support students with special needs across its district. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools, Purchasing Department, Durham, NC - Services Requested: - Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) services (including evaluations, direct therapy, IEP participation, documentation) - Occupational Therapy (OT) services (including evaluations, direct therapy, IEP participation, documentation) - Physical Therapy (PT) services (including evaluations, direct therapy, IEP participation, documentation, adaptive equipment consultation) - Therapy assistants (SLP Assistant, COTA, PTA) - Professional development for therapy staff - Vendors Mentioned: - Soliant, Sunbelt, AMN, Jay Kay Medical Staffing, Centra Healthcare Solutions, Epic Special Education Staffing, LEARN Academy, and others - Key Requirements: - All services must be delivered in-person at Durham Public Schools sites; teletherapy is not accepted - Providers must hold active North Carolina licensure and certifications, and clear background checks - Therapists will work 7.5 hours per day, 180 days per year, with 1–8 positions per discipline anticipated - All-inclusive hourly rates (ranging from $50 to $130 depending on discipline and provider type) - Vendors must provide resumes, licenses, and manage recruitment, compliance, and payroll - Preference for therapists with school-based experience; no local preference in evaluation - Access to district-provided laptops, materials, and protocols - Professional development and documentation in the ECATS system required - Notable: - Single award expected for each discipline - Contract includes options for renewal and possible extensions

Description

Durham Public Schools is soliciting proposals for Speech/Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy services. The contract involves furnishing and delivering these therapy services to the district, with a bid opening date of December 2, 2025. The solicitation specifies that bids must be submitted in hard copy and via flash drive, and all questions must be submitted in writing by November 12, 2025. The district will follow federal guidelines when using federal funds.

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