This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Behavior Support Services (BCBA, RBT) for the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Proposals are to be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract period is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with an option to renew. Bid deposit and performance bond requirements are waived. Vendors must provide evidence of criminal background checks and state licenses for BCBA and RBT positions, with a minimum of 3 years of experience. A budget including hourly rates for services, capacity to serve students, and administrative costs is required. The scope of work includes developing functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans, providing consultation, and implementing BSPs. Contractors must maintain general liability and professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Three business references are required. The district reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice. Award criteria include experience, ability to serve diverse needs, professional learning provision, cost, staff supervision, and administrative support. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Ms. Latoya M. Strickland via email, and all questions and answers will be posted on the state of Delaware website.
The deadline for submitting proposals is May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
The document mentions that contractors will provide invoices and therapist documentation specific to services in accordance with IEPs, and that the bidder will include all administrative costs (clerk, accounting, billing) into the hourly fee. However, specific payment terms like net 30 are not explicitly stated.
The document states that the contractor must demonstrate that it has continuing education offerings for its professional staff and provide records of training taken by professional staff on a yearly basis. It also mentions that the contractor will provide a continuing education program to school staff, parents, paraprofessionals, and administrators. However, a specific warranty period for services or materials is not explicitly mentioned.
The award shall be made to the responsible vendors whose proposal is most advantageous to the school district, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in this request. These factors include experience providing similar related services (20 pts), ability to serve a diverse range of student needs (20 pts), ability to provide professional learning and staff support/technical assistance (15 pts), cost to run program/hourly rates (15 pts), supervision of staff (15 pts), and administrative support (15 pts).
Vendors must provide evidence of criminal background checks or evidence of current employment in the RCCSD or other State of Delaware public school district. State of Delaware license for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) positions is required. Staff must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in delivering related services in a school setting. The contractor must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in all related fields providing services to students with disabilities in a school setting and demonstrate continuing education offerings for its professional staff.
In the event the contractor does not fulfill its obligations under the terms and conditions of this contract, the Red Clay Consolidated School District may purchase equivalent product on the open market. Any difference in cost between the contract prices herein and the price of open market product shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Under no circumstances shall monies be due the contractor in the event open market products can be obtained below contract cost. Any monies charged to the contractor may be deducted from an open invoice.
The document mentions that in the event the district determines a need to interview bidders, a mutually agreeable time will be set within 10 days of bid opening. However, a mandatory or optional site visit for bidders to inspect the premises is not explicitly mentioned.
The document states that the districts may also request bidders to submit samples for examination and appraisal. Requested samples shall be submitted at no cost to the districts and may be required either prior to, at the time of the bid opening, or within ten calendar days following the request. Samples not provided as requested will be a reason to reject the bid for that item.
The document does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid or its terms.