Amendment 1 CCSD request staffing Services HC-06-19-26A

The Columbia County School District (CCSD) is soliciting bids for staffing services, specifically for special education teachers and paraprofessionals. The Request for Proposal (RFP) document outlines the requirements and guidelines for vendors to submit their bids. **Key Points:** 1. **Bid Submission:** Sealed bids must be received by June 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the CCSD Purchasing Department. Bids can be submitted via email, but must not exceed 18 megabytes. 2. **Scope of Work:** The CCSD is seeking vendors to provide staffing services for special education teachers and paraprofessionals to fill vacancies, hard-to-fill positions, leaves of absence, and other supplemental staffing needs. 3. **Requirements:** Vendors must demonstrate K-12 staffing experience and experience serving school districts in Georgia. They must also submit resumes for the requested positions as part of their proposal. 4. **Fill Rate Requirements:** Vendors must be able to fill positions within 24-72 hours. 5. **Contract Terms:** The contract is expected to start in August, with an anticipated award date in July. The contract will be for one year, with optional renewal years. 6. **Pricing:** The CCSD will evaluate bids based on the total estimated cost per position. 7. **Performance Metrics:** The CCSD expects vendors to meet specific fill rate targets and performance metrics, but these are not explicitly stated in the RFP. **Amendments and Clarifications:** 1. The RFP has been amended to include special education teachers, and vendors who previously submitted bids must resubmit their proposals to address these additional requirements. 2. Vendors are not allowed to propose positions not specifically listed in the RFP. 3. The CCSD will not accept separate hourly rates for different specialties within the special education teacher category. 4. Vendors are responsible for billing Medicaid, but the CCSD will accept electronic signatures on bids. Overall, the CCSD is seeking vendors who can provide high-quality staffing services for special education teachers and paraprofessionals, with a focus on meeting specific fill rate requirements and performance metrics.