Private Day Schools: Speech, Education, Occupational, Physical Therapy

The City of Norfolk (“the City”) seeks proposals from Private Day Schools which provide speech therapy, educational services, occupational therapy, and physical therapy (“Schools”) to children who reside in the City of Norfolk (“City”) on an as-needed basis. The City estimates that fifty (50) to one hundred (100) students will need services each academic year. the number will vary depending on the number of Individual Educational Programs (“IEP”) issued. Eligible students range in age from two years to 21 years, inclusive of the 22 ^nd birthday.

The Virginia Children’s Services Act (Code of Virginia §2.2-5200 et seq.) (the “Act”) provides for innovative systems of services and funding for Virginia’s children and families. The Act blends eight categorical funding streams from four state level agencies and creates local interagency Family Assessment and Planning Teams (“FAPT”) to support at-risk youth and families. Services are child-centered, family-focused, and community-based. Emphasis is on reducing out-of-home and out-of-community placements. Agencies are expected to work together to develop community-based alternatives and natural supports. The City may award contracts to multiple Schools. Attachment I is the template of the contract that an awardee will be required to enter into.