Description
The State of Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MSSD) is soliciting bids to provide on‑site occupational therapy services for Cedar Ridge School, a facility serving approximately 625 students with severe disabilities. The contractor must supply licensed Missouri occupational therapists who will deliver direct and consultative therapy aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) during regular school hours (9:15 am‑2:45 pm, Monday‑Friday). Services are limited to in‑school delivery; home‑based or tele‑therapy options are not permitted. The contract runs from August 1 2026 through July 31 2027 and requires compliance with extensive background‑check, licensing, insurance, and federal‑funding regulations. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets the qualification and experience thresholds.
• Provide qualified, Missouri‑licensed occupational therapists for Cedar Ridge School (≈625 students).
• Deliver direct therapy and consultation services per each student’s IEP, on‑site during school hours.
• No home‑bound or tele‑therapy; all services integrated within classroom settings.
• Contract period: 12 months (Aug 1 2026 – Jul 31 2027).
• Mandatory background, fingerprint, and Family Care Safety Registry checks for all therapists.
• Must maintain liability and professional insurance, and comply with federal funding and anti‑discrimination statutes.
• Bid submission electronically via MissouriBUYS by 3:00 PM CT on Oct 13 2026.