Description
The Palo Verde Elementary School District No. 49 is seeking qualified providers to deliver a comprehensive suite of special‑education services on a multi‑year basis. The contract will cover individual specialists—including counselors, hearing‑impaired teachers, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, speech‑language pathologists and assistants, and vision therapists—each with defined minimum service hours and strict credential requirements. Providers must submit separate technical and cost proposals, comply with detailed insurance and supervision rules, and may be awarded up to five renewable years of service.
• Minimum weekly/monthly service hours are prescribed for each discipline (e.g., 40 hrs/week for counselors, 4 hrs/week for hearing‑impaired teachers).
• All personnel must hold Arizona certifications/licensure; OT/OTAs must be supervised by the contractor’s licensed OT; similar supervision rules apply to other modalities.
• The solicitation emphasizes strict insurance coverage (including corporate auto liability) and prohibits reliance on independent‑contractor policies.
• The award is expected May 15 2026, with service commencement July 1 2026; the contract may be renewed annually for up to five years.