Request for Proposal
School-aged Special Education and Related Services
Issued by the Catskill Central School District
of Catskill, New York
PURPOSE
The Catskill Central School District is soliciting multi-year (3 yr.) proposals to secure services provided for students attending district schools as well as private, parochial and charter schools to include: teacher of the visually impaired, consultant teacher services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and bilingual speech therapy. This RFP will also include summer program services and those students on home based instruction.
RFP INFORMATION
RFP Due Date: Proposal must be received in the Special Education Department at Catskill Central School District no later than: May 3rd, 2019.
Responders shall submit sealed Proposals to:
Special Education Department ATTN: Dr. Kerri Brown
Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction Catskill Central School District
770 Embought Road
Catskill, New York 12414
The package shall be marked "RFP FOR School-aged Special Education and Related Services TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY". Please ensure your organization's name is included on the outside of the package.
If you are using a commercial delivery company that requires the use of their shipping package or envelope, your Proposal must be placed within a second sealed package labeled as detailed above. This will ensure your Proposal is not prematurely opened. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted.
Responders are expected to respond directly within the RFP format and may additionally include suggestions and comments as relevant to the stated organization objectives. Proposals not received by the Special Education Department by the time and date shown above will not be considered and shall be disqualified. There will be no exceptions.
It is herein understood that the district intends to enter into a contract for the services of a particular vendor to provide the services addressed in this RFP.
In order to be considered for award, RFP's must be clearly labeled, concise, and easy to follow.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION
All communications/correspondence relative to this proposal should be sent by e-mail to
Dr. Kerri Brown, Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction
Email: cbrust@catskillcsd.org
Phone: (518) 943-0574 ext. 3104
VENDOR QUESTIONS
To assist any and all vendors in obtaining a clear understanding of the requirements of this proposal, vendors may present clarifying questions. Questions regarding this Proposal must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Dr. Kerri Brown by Monday, April 22nd, 2019. Responders must also provide in writing one working email address of where the school district should direct it's response to any questions. These addenda will become part of the Proposal and any subsequent contract. Clarifying questions will be answered via e-mail by Friday, April 26th, 2019.
The school district is not responsible for non-working email addresses.
TIME FRAME
The following timeline is subject to change by the District:
ACTION
Issue Request for ProposalDATE COMPLETED
April 10th, 2019
Final Day for Clarification QuestionsApril 22nd, 2019
Response to clarifying questionsApril 26th, 2019
Deadline for Receipt of RFP Responses 12:00 pm EST
May 3rd, 2019
Review of Application/SubmittalsMay 10th, 2019
Anticipated Board of Education Acceptance of Proposal
May 15th, 2019
Contract will commence on 7/1/2019 and be annually renewed until 6/30/2022
