IDEA Formal Complaint Investigators

The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and organizations to provide services as IDEA Formal Complaint Investigators. The selected contractors will be responsible for investigating allegations of violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and providing written reports of findings. The contractors will be paid an hourly rate and reimbursed for authorized expenses, including travel. The scope of work includes conducting investigations, preparing written reports, and maintaining confidentiality. The proposal evaluation criteria include mandatory requirements, knowledge and expertise, writing sample, availability, proposed cost, and oral demonstration/presentation evaluation. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting investigations and preparing written reports • Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to federal and state regulations • Providing high-quality training related to IDEA formal complaint investigations • Possessing technical writing skills and the ability to meet strict federal timelines • Complying with KDE's confidentiality, ethics, and data security requirements