Contracted Schools and Classrooms for Students with Disabilities

This contract awards a pooled $15 M base‑term funding to six vendors to operate contracted special‑education classrooms for students with emotional disturbance and other disabilities across Philadelphia. The District retains curriculum and staffing oversight while vendors provide teachers, aides, clinicians, and related therapeutic services. The contract runs from July 1 2026 to June 30 2029, with two optional one‑year extensions that could add up to $11.55 M in additional funding. The procurement was conducted via RFP NG10749, with a board‑level decision slated for May 28 2026. • Scope: Full‑time special‑education classroom staffing (K‑12) plus associated therapeutic and transition services. • Budget: $15 M aggregate for the base three‑year term; optional extensions up to $5.5 M and $6.05 M. • Vendors: Six distinct providers share the award; no individual award amounts disclosed. • Oversight: Weekly attendance reporting, bi‑annual performance reviews, and District case‑manager monitoring. • Timeline: Service commencement July 1 2026; base term ends June 30 2029; possible extensions through June 30 2031.