Scituate School Department is seeking proposals for specialized services for students. The contract term is from award date through the 2027 school year with four one-year options. Proposals are due August 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Vendors must be qualified and registered in Rhode Island. Key evaluation criteria include company experience, personnel qualifications, and cost-effectiveness. Insurance and specific certifications are required. Award will be made to the vendor best serving the department's needs.
Proposals must be received by August 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Scituate School Department Administration Office.
Payments for all services are typically made within thirty (30) days of the invoice being submitted to the school department. Monthly bills must be submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the business office.
The contract will be awarded to the vendor who, in the sole opinion of the School Department, will best serve the needs of the School Department for specialized services for students, based on a qualification-based selection process.
Vendors must demonstrate competency by having no defaults on contracts in the last three years, receiving favorable ratings from references, meeting requested specifications, being registered in Rhode Island, holding applicable permits and licenses, having the ability and experience in providing special education student services, having available staff, and employing duly licensed and trained specialists.
Any proposal may be withdrawn by the vendor by written notice received by the School Department prior to the time scheduled for the opening of such proposals.
Proposals that are not according to the prescribed form, incomplete, not properly signed, or otherwise contrary to instructions will be rejected. Negligence in preparing the proposal confers no rights for withdrawal after opening.
