The Nashua School District SAU 42 is seeking proposals from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or specialized ABA agencies to develop and implement a comprehensive educational program and individual support framework for students with significant needs. The program aims to staff and manage a full school day for students in grades K-5 across two elementary schools using ABA principles. Key requirements include staffing and supervision, data systems, specially designed instruction, functional behavior assessments, communication programming, direct instruction, crisis intervention, extended school year provision, and fiscal accountability. Proposals are due by 2:00 p. m. on June 1, 2026, and will be opened at the SAU 42 Central Office. Vendors must submit two hard copies and one electronic copy. The contract period is from August 24, 2026, to August 13, 2027. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated expertise, capacity to recruit and manage staff, experience with stakeholders, knowledge of special education law, strength of proposed approach, and cost-effectiveness.
The bid notice states that proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 p. m. on Monday, June 1, 2026. The program start date is August 24, 2026, and the end date is August 13, 2027.
The evaluation criteria include demonstrated expertise in staffing and management of ABA-based programs, capacity to recruit and manage staff, experience with stakeholders, knowledge of special education law, strength of proposed approach, and cost-effectiveness.
Interested parties must have a demonstrated capacity for staffing and managing special education programs with ten or more certified full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The proposal should include company/individual background, qualifications, and references, specifically in SEB, mental health, and education.
The contents of all proposals will be open to inspection by interested parties, either at the time of opening or by appointment thereafter.
Samples are not explicitly mentioned as required in this RFP, but the general terms state that when required, samples shall be furnished free of charge and must be tagged with the bidder's name and bid identification.
Late proposals will not be considered. Any inability to comply with the conditions or specifications outlined in the request for proposals must be clearly stated. The district reserves the right to reject said bid based on its conclusion that a substantive conflict of interest exists.