RFP for Operational Audit of Special Education Services

The Orange Board of Education seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive operational audit of its Special Education Services for the district’s Pre‑K‑12 programs. The audit will evaluate policies, service delivery, data reporting, compliance with IDEA and NJ regulations, internal controls, and will produce actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The contract may run up to five years, with a competitive selection based on technical approach, management capability, and cost. • Review and assess district special‑education policies, procedures, and compliance with federal (IDEA) and state (NJAC 6A:14) statutes. • Evaluate timeliness, quality, and appropriateness of student evaluations, IEP development, and service delivery across all schools. • Analyze data reporting, internal controls, and provide a detailed audit report with corrective action recommendations. • Submit a cost proposal broken out for 3,099 student users (or eleven schools); insurance and certifications required; no bid bond required. • Evaluation weighted 40 % cost, 30 % detailed plans, 15 % technical, 15 % management; award expected by early February 2026.