Description
The State of Arizona’s Department of Education is seeking qualified contractors to serve as “Special Monitors” to assist public education agencies that are behind on their corrective‑action plans under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The contractor will provide consulting, training, and compliance guidance, ensuring that districts meet IDEA and state special‑education requirements. The solicitation is firm‑fixed‑price at $200 per hour, with a one‑year initial term (extendable up to five years). Offerors must submit extensive qualifications, references, and statutory certifications (boycott‑of‑Israel, forced‑labor, confidentiality) through the Arizona Procurement Portal. No pre‑bid conference is held; questions are due five business days before the May 28 2026 deadline.
• Provide special‑education compliance consulting and CAP assistance for Arizona PEAs.
• Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree (preferably special education) and documented training/experience with IDEA/FAPE.
• Fixed rate of $200/hr (no deviation) with net‑30 payment terms; travel reimbursable per State rules.
• Required certifications: E‑Verify, boycott‑of‑Israel, forced‑labor of Uyghur ban, anti‑discrimination, confidentiality designations.