New York State Contract Reporter #RFP 476

NYSED Solicits Proposals for IHO Training and Complaint Investigations

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for two key service areas: - Professional development and technical assistance for certified Impartial Hearing Officers (IHOs) involved in Special Education Impartial Hearings across New York State - Services include NYSED-directed training and ongoing technical support for IHOs - Investigations into complaints alleging misconduct or challenging the competence of IHOs - Services involve conducting impartial investigations and reporting findings to NYSED - Up to two contracts may be awarded; bidders may propose for one or both service areas - Subcontracting is limited to 30% of the total contract budget (non-employee direct personal services and related expenses) - Mandatory participation goals for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE 17%, WBE 13%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB 6%) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - The anticipated contract term is nearly three years - Bidders must submit separate technical and cost proposals if bidding on both service areas

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to provide professional development and technical assistance to certified Impartial Hearing Officers (IHO) in New York State. Additionally, proposals are sought for conducting investigations of complaints alleging misconduct or challenging the competence of a NYS IHO. The RFP is divided into two parts: Part I for professional development and technical assistance, and Part II for complaint investigations. NYSED will award up to two contracts, each starting December 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2029. Subcontracting is limited to 30% of the total contract budget, and bidders must comply with M/WBE participation goals.

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