RFP 18-26 Speech Evaluations

The Montclair Board of Education is seeking a qualified provider to deliver licensed speech‑language pathology services—including both therapy and evaluation—to K‑12 students throughout the 2025‑2026 school year. Services must be performed in‑school or home‑based as dictated by each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), with continuity of therapist whenever possible, and must include quarterly progress reporting and immediate availability of records. The vendor must meet extensive New Jersey state licensing, background‑check, insurance, and compliance requirements, and submit a detailed fee schedule for hourly rates. • Provide in‑school and home‑based speech‑therapy sessions by NJ‑licensed speech‑language pathologists. • Conduct as‑needed speech evaluations using NJ Department of Pupil Services‑approved tools. • Submit quarterly progress reports tied to each student’s IEP/504 goals and maintain complete, request‑ready documentation. • Comply with numerous certifications (EEO, anti‑bullying, political‑contribution disclosure, Iran/Russia‑Belarus certifications, non‑collusion affidavit, etc.) and maintain required insurance limits. • Contract runs July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 (one‑year term, renewable only if appropriated).