# Phoenix Elementary District Opengov #PESD RFP 27-1-31

On-site intensive behavioral and special education classroom services

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** PESD RFP 27-1-31
**NAICS:** 611110, 611710, 621330

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is seeking a provider to operate an intensive behavioral and special education program at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School.
- **Government buyer:** Phoenix Elementary School District #1, Procurement & Materials department, Phoenix, Arizona.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or service vendors are named in the opportunity.
- **Requested service:** Operate 3–4 specialized classrooms for students with significant emotional disabilities and intensive behavioral needs. Classrooms are generally planned for up to 10 students each, with District-authorized capacity for up to 2 additional students per classroom.
- **Provider responsibilities:** Supply qualified multidisciplinary staff, supervision, training, substitute coverage, program administration, therapeutic instruction aligned with student IEPs and District curriculum, and evidence-based behavioral interventions such as ABA and PBIS when appropriate.
- **Behavioral and student supports:** Develop and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans; collect data and monitor progress; provide de-escalation and crisis-response procedures; and support student intake, transitions, inclusion, and reintegration.
- **Materials and equipment:** Provide program materials, sensory supports, and specialized equipment. No brands, part numbers, or fixed quantities are specified.
- **Notable requirements:** Maintain appropriately qualified and cleared staff; comply with IEPs; protect student records; report safety incidents; and provide regular reporting on student progress, staffing, incidents, and program outcomes. Coordinate with District and school staff, families, and related-service providers.
- **Resources:** The District is expected to provide classroom space, adopted curriculum and instructional resources, appropriate District technology, transportation, and related services unless otherwise assigned in the proposal and contract.
- **Term:** An initial one-year term from the effective date of award, with up to four additional consecutive 12-month extensions by mutual written agreement; month-to-month extensions may also be offered. Operations are planned to begin in January, and the contract is not an annual subscription.
- **Estimated value:** No budget or pricing is provided. A planning estimate for the potential multi-year service scope is approximately $5 million–$15 million.

### Description

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 seeks a qualified provider to operate an on-site intensive behavioral and special education program at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary for students with significant emotional disabilities and intensive behavioral needs. The program is anticipated to include three to four specialized classrooms, generally serving up to 10 students each, with flexibility for additional students when authorized by the District. The contractor will manage daily operations, staffing, behavioral and therapeutic services, materials and equipment, progress monitoring, crisis procedures, and coordination with District and school staff to support IEPs, related services, and student transitions. Proposals must be submitted electronically as separate Technical and Cost Proposals; the planned service start is January 2027.

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