RFP# 27-27 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DIRECT & EVALUATION SERVICES

East Orange Board of Education is seeking a qualified provider to deliver occupational‑therapy (OT) direct services and OT evaluations for K‑12 students with IEP‑mandated needs during the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor must supply licensed NJ OT therapists (and assistants under supervision), manage a caseload of 25‑35 students per therapist, and serve at least 150 students across district and up‑to‑30 out‑of‑district schools. Services are performed on‑site, Monday‑Friday, 8:30 a.m.‑2:30 p.m., in 30‑ or 45‑minute sessions, with documentation entered into the district’s Frontline system and participation in IEP meetings. • Direct OT (individual & small‑group) and comprehensive OT evaluations by NJ‑licensed therapists. • Minimum 150 student contacts; caseload 25‑35 per therapist; integration of assistive technology as needed. • Full compliance with NJ statutes (ADA, anti‑bullying, debarment, background checks, insurance, Chapter 271 political‑contribution disclosure, etc.). • Required deliverables: progress notes, SEMI logs, IEP goal development, participation in Child Study Team meetings, and timely invoicing. • Contract runs July 1 2026 – June 30 2027; proposals due May 5 2026, evaluation based on technical merit (30 pts), management capability (30 pts), and cost (40 pts).