Amendment 1 CCSD request staffing Services HC-03-10-26A

The Columbia County School District is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for staffing services, specifically for the following positions: 1. General Education Paraprofessionals (20 positions, $18/hour) 2. Special Education Paraprofessionals (25 positions, $18/hour) 3. American Sign Language (ASL) Paraprofessionals (7 positions, $20/hour) 4. School Nutrition Assistants (20 positions, $17/hour) The district is seeking a vendor to provide staffing services for these positions, with the goal of saving money. The RFP includes a scoring rubric, with criteria such as: * Number of key personnel with qualifications and experience (20%) * Past performance of work with other school districts in Georgia (20%) * Pricing (30%) * Quality of proposal (30%) The district is open to considering bids from staffing agencies and will accept bids by email, mail, or hand delivery. The bid due date has been extended to March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The district anticipates awarding a contract(s) no sooner than April 2026, with a possible award date in July 2026. The contract will be for an initial term, with estimated staffing volumes as follows: * Paraprofessionals: approximately 90 per year * School Nutrition Assistants: approximately 30 per year The district expects vendors to provide trained personnel, with the necessary certifications and experience. The vendor will be responsible for billing and invoicing, with the district providing necessary materials and technology for data collection and day-to-day support. The RFP includes a number of questions and answers, which provide further clarification on the district's requirements and expectations. The district will consider exceptions to the RFP, but they must be clearly labeled as exceptions.