Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide teletherapy services for students in the largest public K-12 school district in South Carolina. The goal is to enhance mental health support for students by leveraging technology to provide accessible and effective therapy sessions. The proposed solution should offer, at a minimum, an online, early warning system for detecting and alerting threats made by students, including threats to self and others. "Threats" refer to any verbal, written, or behavioral indicators that suggest harm. The solution must monitor various forms of digital communication, including social media, emails, and text messages, while ensuring student privacy and data security. The system should be intuitive and easy to use, accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. It must alert designated district officials about issues detected on any district device and any personal device where a student is logged on using their district credentials. The solution should integrate seamlessly with existing district systems and platforms, with clear technical requirements and available support. Vendor is expected to answer all questions provided in the Section IV of this solicitation in order to be marked as responsive and considered for award.
