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Missouri Solicitation for Licensed Occupational Therapy Services at Schools for the Severely Disabled

This opportunity is for licensed occupational therapy services at Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled, managed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) - Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) - Buyer: David Percival - Services Requested: - Occupational therapy for students aged 5-21 with severe disabilities - Direct and consultation therapy as specified in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - Services provided at two school locations: - Verelle Peniston (Chillicothe, MO): 15 units/week (1 unit = 30 minutes) - Cedar Ridge (Nevada, MO): 13 units/week (1 unit = 30 minutes) - Includes training, development of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), and additional services upon request - Unique Requirements: - Services must be delivered in assigned schools during school hours; teletherapy and homebound services are not permitted - Providers must be Missouri-licensed occupational therapists - Pricing is per 30-minute unit - Electronic bid submission via MissouriBUYS system - Mandatory business compliance documentation and registration - Alternate line proposals allowed for some solicitation lines - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a service-only procurement - Contract period is one year, with two possible one-year renewals at the state's discretion

Description

This solicitation is for occupational therapy services for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The contract period is from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. Services are required at two locations: Verelle Peniston in Chillicothe, MO (15 units per week) and Cedar Ridge in Nevada, MO (13 units per week), with a unit defined as 30 minutes. The procurement is managed by David Percival at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is open for bids until October 2, 2026.

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