Description
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking bids for speech and language therapy services for the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD). The contractor will provide qualified speech and language pathologists to deliver consultation and direct therapy services to MSSD students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The services will be provided at the assigned MSSD school, and the contractor will be responsible for coordinating and supervising all aspects of the requirements stated in the IFB. The contractor must have experience providing therapy services to individuals with severe disabilities and be familiar with the integrated therapy approach and IEPs.
• The contract period is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
• The contractor must provide a Missouri licensed speech and language pathologist.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity.
• The contractor must maintain adequate liability insurance and provide written evidence of insurance to the DESE prior to performance under the contract.