Deliver school-based physical therapy services

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	May 11, 2026
Due:	May 15, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	49-20260421103356 BPSD
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Smart Number	49-20260421103356 BPSD	Advertised Date	05/11/2026 5:00 PM
RFx #	3170035692	Submission Date	05/15/2026 1:00 PM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	MDA - RFx
Agency	MPTAP
RFx Description	The Biloxi Public School District (District), through the Office of Special Education, is soliciting proposals from qualified providers to deliver school-based physical therapy services in accordance with: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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Biloxi Public School District

P.O. Box 168

Biloxi, MS 39533

Request for Proposal

To Provide School-Based Physical Therapy

Services In the Biloxi Public School District

To be funded by IDEA Part B and Preschool

Contact: Michelle Milton

Special Services Director

(228) 435-4600

Email: Michelle.Milton@biloxischools.net

Due Date:

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

1.0 Introduction

The Biloxi Public School District (“District”), through the Office of Special Education, is soliciting

proposals from qualified providers to deliver school-based physical therapy services in accordance

with:

● Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

● Mississippi State Board Policy 7219

● Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

2.0 Project Overview

The District seeks qualified providers to deliver school-based physical therapy (PT) services to

students with disabilities as identified in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Services may include:

● Evaluation and re-evaluation

● Direct and indirect therapy

● Consultation with staff and families

● Participation in IEP development and implementation

All services must:

● Be educationally relevant

● Support student access to the general curriculum

● Demonstrate measurable educational benefit

3.0 Scope of Work

The provider shall:

A. Service Delivery

● Provide evidence-based physical therapy services in school-based settings

● Deliver services as specified in student IEPs (direct and/or consultative)

● Provide services during the 2026–2027 school year, including Extended School Year (ESY) if

required

● Services must be educationally based and not medical in nature, focusing on the student’s ability

to access and participate in the educational environment.

● Ensure safe implementation of all physical therapy activities, including proper use of equipment

and adherence to safety protocols

B. Compliance & IEP Responsibilities � (your key focus—built in

strong)

The provider shall:

● Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with IDEA timelines and district

procedures

● Provider must demonstrate the ability to manage assigned caseloads and scheduling

requirements as determined by the District

● Develop and implement IEP-aligned therapy goals and objectives

● Collect and maintain data aligned to IEP goals

● Monitor and document measurable progress toward goals

● Provide progress reports aligned with district reporting periods (4.5 and 9 weeks)

● Ensure all physical therapy services are educationally relevant and support student

access, mobility, and participation within the school environment.

● Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, and eligibility determinations

● Make data-driven recommendations regarding:

○ Continuation, modification, or dismissal of services

○ Appropriate service delivery models

○ Equipment, positioning supports, mobility devices, or environmental modifications needed

to support student access

C. Data & Documentation

● Collect, analyze, and maintain objective data demonstrating student progress

● Ensure all documentation meets IDEA and district compliance requirements

● Maintain records for district review and audit purposes

D. Collaboration

● Collaborate with:

○ General education teachers

○ Special education staff

○ Related service providers

○ Families

○ Outside medical providers when appropriate and with parent consent to support continuity

of care

● Support integration of therapy strategies within the classroom environment

E. Training & Support

● Provide training and support to staff and parents when requested

● Assist school personnel in implementing therapy-related strategies

F. Professional Responsibilities

● Maintain professional conduct, punctuality, and consistent service delivery

● Respond to district communication within 2 business days

4.0 Specifications

4.1 Qualifications

Providers must:

● Hold a valid Mississippi Physical Therapy license

● Be in good standing with applicable licensing boards

● Have experience providing school-based or pediatric physical therapy

● Provide:

○ Resume(s)

○ School district references

○ Proof of liability insurance

○ Worker’s compensation insurance (if applicable)

● Pass:

○ Criminal background checks

○ Child abuse registry checks

4.2 Focus of Physcial Therapy Services

● Provide indirect treatment to include observations of students to determine the need

for school-based therapy, planning treatment strategies with classroom

teacher/parent.

● Provide direct treatment to include as needed: evaluation of students, development

of educational school-based therapy goals and implementation of intervention

through direct care.

● Develop related service plans for school-based therapy to target the specific

educational based therapy needs of students recommended by the IEP Committee

after evaluation.

● Collect data, monitor and report on treatment goals as required by IEP to ensure

student success. (Results Driven Accountability) for educational benefit.

● Progress reports must align with district reporting periods and include data-based evidence

of student progress toward IEP goals. Report progress every four and a half weeks

(4.5) and/or nine weeks (9) to parents according to the student’s school-based

physical therapy related services goals on their IEP;

● Provide regular consultation for parents, teachers and administration to inform

stakeholders of student progress or lack of progress and to recommend any

necessary treatment changes.

● Provide services in school-based settings and other locations as determined by the

IEP Committee and approved by the District.

4.3 Professional Development and Administrative Support

● Provide teacher orientation and training on the characteristics of the disability of the

student and their school-based therapy plans according to the related service goals

on the IEP.

● Assist teachers in the implementation of each student’s IEP as it relates to success

in the classroom involving educational school-based therapy goals.

● Assist teachers in the monitoring and data collection as it relates to each student’s

school-based therapy goals as stated on their IEP according to Results Driven

Accountability and educational benefit.

● Meet regularly with the Special Education Director to conduct on-going evaluation of

service provided under the provision of contract.

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