RFP# 28-27 THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING SERVICES

The East Orange Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver therapeutic counseling services to students enrolled in non‑public schools throughout the city for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor will provide individual and small‑group counseling sessions, aligned with each student’s Individualized Service Plan, and must meet IDEA reporting requirements and a suite of insurance, background‑check, and compliance obligations. The contract is a one‑year, non‑renewable professional‑service agreement, with a cost‑based evaluation component (40 % of total score). • Provide 1–2 × 30‑minute counseling sessions per week per student (≈ 25‑30 students). • Services must be delivered on‑site at the non‑public schools and comply with IDEA, ADA, and NJ anti‑bullying statutes. • Vendor must submit original and duplicate sealed proposals, original handwritten signatures, and a range of certifications, insurance certificates, and background‑check documentation. • Evaluation will weigh technical approach (30 pts), management capability (30 pts), and cost (40 pts); award is based on the “most advantageous” overall score.