Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Large Business Requirements: Occupational Therapy Statement of Work: The contractor will provide related services in Speech/Language Therapy for the period beginning 9/24/2021 - 6/30/2022. Services wi... Large Business Requirements: Occupational Therapy Statement of Work: The contractor will provide related services in Speech/Language Therapy for the period beginning 9/24/2021 - 6/30/2022. Services will include direct therapy to students, consultations with staff/parents, evaluations/assessments, providing documentation/service logs of therapy sessions, guiding speech assistant and participation in IEP meetings. The contractor will provide a direct service log for each student and each visit; and will be asked to meet with the Special Education Department at the beginning of the contract. Background: The John F. Kennedy Day School serves students on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. The scope of work calls for professional related services to assist the school in implementing special education and related services as authorized under P.L. 108-446 Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) The purpose of IDEIA program is to provide a free appropriate public education to students who have an identified disability and by reason thereof, require specialized instruction including related services to meet their unique educational needs. The John F. Kennedy Day School serves students on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation in a little community in Cedar Creek, Arizona. Position: Occupational Therapy Services: The contractor will provide related services in Speech/Language Therapy for the period beginning October 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022. Services will include direct therapy to students, consultations with staff/parents, evaluations/assessments, providing documentation/service logs of therapy sessions, guiding speech assistant and participation in IEP meetings. The contractor will provide a direct service log for each student and each visit; and will be asked to meet with the Special Education Department at the beginning of the contract. The contractor will meet with Special Education Staff and create a plan of action to offer compensatory time to students owed service minutes. Identified Students: There are approximately 15 students who presently need Occupational Therapy on a weekly basis. The contractor will be at John F. Kennedy Day School for 1 day per week to provide direct therapy to students. Objective: To ensure the provision of Occupational Therapy Services to those special education students identified or those referred for possible special education services attending John F. Kennedy Day School. Services will be provided in accordance with P.L. 108-446, the Individuals with disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, as specified in individual student IEPs. 1.Observes, screens, evaluates students and provide documentation of student referrals; 2.Attends and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, when appropriate; 3.Develops and/or implements therapy plans including a narrative description of students exact needs and specific, measurable individual goal statements; 4.Maintains service/documentation log of exact services provided to each student receiving Occupational Therapy; 5.Identifies equipment needs and makes recommendations of needs to the Special Education Department; 6.Identifies equipment needs and makes recommendations of needs to the Special Education Department; 7.Completes student reevaluations and initial evaluations in accordance to BIE timelines; 8.Provides written evaluation reports to the multidisciplinary team prior to the team meetings; 9.Completes and submits to the Special Education Department written reports of student progress at the end of each school quarter; and 10.Provides training and support as needed to staff and parents. Professional Staff Required: The position of Occupational Therapist (service provider) is required to complete this project. The Occupational Therapist must be licensed in the State of Arizona, with a Master¿s Degree in Occupational Therapy. The Occupational Therapist will maintain National Certification and licensure through the State of Arizona. Will maintain a Valid Arizona Drivers License. The service provider is to; 1.Submit all documentation of services and reports to the Special Education Department. 2.Collaborate with the Special Education Coordinator to establish monthly schedule. 3.Meet with Special Education Department on the first day of work to organize structure for service provision and procedures delineated for providing specified services. 4.Compete all required DOI Trainings. 5.Comply with confidentiality and FERPA laws. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Period of Performance: Services are only provided during the school year and Extended School Year (approximately October through June). The Contractor or any sub-contractor on-site employees are required to obtain a positive result on all background investigation prior to the implementation of services. The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) shall coordinate all activities for the background investigation. The RFQ is to be submitted to Karen Cooper by email at karen.cooper@bia.gov on October 01, 2021 at 3:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time). Any further questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Karen Cooper, Contract Specialist, via email karen.cooper@bia.gov. Any submissions received after the date and time specified herein will NOT be considered for award. Quotes must be submitted through email to karen.cooper@bia.gov. Any other method of submission will NOT be considered. Please allow time for any delays that may impact submitting your quote.