Specifications include, but are not limited to:Vermont Department of Correction Sealed Bid Request for Proposals Project Title: Psycho-educational Assessments for special education eligibility Contract Period: 9/1/2016-9/1/2017 Date RFP Issued: 8/3/2016 Bidders Conference: N/A Date of Bid Closing: 8/23/16 Date of Bid Opening: 8/24/16 Location of Bid Opening: Waterbury, Vermont Single Point of Contact: Troy McAllister, Head of School Contact Address: Vermont Department of Corrections, Community High School of Vermont NOB 2 South, 280 State Drive Waterbury, Vermont 05671- 2000 Phone: 802-241-0039 Email: troy.mcallister@vermont.gov 1. Overview 1.1 Requests for Proposals The Vermont Department of Correction (DOC), Community High School of Vermont is seeking proposals to provide psycho-educational assessments for students within corrections education as part of a reevaluation for special education eligibility. Anticipated contract period will be 9/1/2016 through 9/1/2017, with option to renew for two consecutive one year periods. The option to renew will be based upon performance of contractor and continued funding. To be considered for the contract, providers must be licensed to conduct educational psychological assessments in the State of Vermont. Contractors must have experience with conducting appropriate evaluations to guide team decisions regarding special education eligibility under Vermont and federal rules. 1.2 Background and Need Statement Community High School of Vermont is an accredited high school that provides educational services within the Vermont Department of Corrections. Students who are under the age of 23 and have disabilities may be eligible for special education services under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Vermont special education rules. As part of the evaluation process to determine eligibility, some students will require a psychological assessment. We need a contractor who will be able to conduct the assessment and provide a report within a 45-day timeline. 2. Scope of Work The contractor will conduct assessments to determine cognitive ability, psychological diagnoses, and/or behavioral needs and provide a report to assist educational teams with individualized education plans that incorporates the findings of said assessments. Contractor is free to suggest specific assessments and discuss a plan of assessment with educational teams. 3. General Provisions 3.1 Contract Terms
