Request for Qualification (RFQ) Occupational and Physical Therapy

Department for Exceptional Learning
Request for Qualification (RFQ)
Occupational and Physical Therapy
Deadline for Submission: August 7, 2026
Notices to Companies/Firms
Copies of RFQ can be printed from our website at www.liberty.k12.ga.us
Sealed Qualifications must be delivered to the address below before 12:00 PM on August
7, 2026:
Department for Exceptional Learning
200 Bradwell Street
Hinesville, GA 31313
* Qualifications received after this date/time may not be accepted.
* Qualifications must be submitted on the standard forms included within the specifications
and as required by the specifications.
* Qualifications must be typed or clearly printed in ink and signed.
* Please do not submit binders, folders or advertising materials.
* No company/firm shall modify, withdraw, or cancel its qualifications or any part thereof
for ninety (90) days after the time designated for the receipt of qualifications in the
advertisement or Request for Qualifications.
* Packets must contain completed copies of all forms including the Contractors
Affidavit and Agreement, Reference Contact Information, and Sex Offender
Acknowledgement Form.
Vendor Name:
Contact Person's Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

RFQ Specifications
Occupational and Physical Therapy Services
The Liberty County School System is pursuing a contract with one or more vendors to
provide OT/PT services which will assist in the evaluation, identification and therapy to
students in the district. Our preference is in person OT/PT but tele-therapists will be
considered. Based on past services, one PT and one OT is needed but this may be subject
to change based on identified students.
1. Specifications
Detailed specifications, qualifications, and scope of work/service for this RFQ are
annexed hereto as "Schedule A" and incorporated by reference as part of these
specifications as if fully set forth herein.
2. Evaluation Criteria
The following, as appropriate to individual circumstances, shall be used as criteria for
evaluating qualifications:
Area of Need Vendor Response
Number of OTs available in area
If none available, what is the timeframe
needed to search for OTs in area?
Number of PTs available in area
If none available, what is the timeframe
needed to search for PTs in area?
Cost per hour/unit for OT
Cost per hour/unit for PT
Any other fees charged
Will OTs/PTs attend IEP meetings
Will OTs/PTs write goals/objectives for IEP
meetings
Available for consultations for students not
currently on roster?

Other criteria considered to be summarized by vendor in RFQ packet:
Technical Criteria Management Criteria Cost Criteria
Methodology of work to be Project Management Costs of services to be
performed performed
Understanding of scope of History and experience in Assurances of
work performing the work performances
Documentation of past Availability of appropriate Vendor's financial stability
performance personnel for District's and strength
needs, equipment, etc
Innovation in the use of Qualifications and
technology and techniques experience of personnel
3. Evaluation, Review and Selection Process
An evaluation team will review all qualifications to determine if they satisfy the RFQ
requirements and specifications, determine if a qualification should be rejected and
evaluate the qualifications based upon the evaluation criteria. The highest ranking
respondent will then be recommended to the board for award of the contract, based on
price and other factors.
The qualifications will be evaluated for general compliance with notices, instructions
and specifications set forth in the RFQ. Non-compliance with any such notices,
instructions, and specifications shall be grounds for disqualification of qualifications.
4. RFQ Certification
The undersigned hereby certifies that these qualifications are submitted in good faith.
The undersigned is aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by the
undersigned are willfully false, the undersigned is subject to punishment.
Date: __________ ______________________________________________________________
Signature
______________________________________________________________
Print Name and Title

Schedule A
Scope of Services
Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services
The Liberty County School System Board of Education desires to appoint a firm(s) to provide Occupational and/or
Physical Therapy services to the Board. It is the Board's intent to maintain or improve upon the current levels of
credentials, skills and knowledge, expand the current length of the workday and work year, increase the current level
of accountability for the performance of services, and significantly reduce the near-, mid-, and long-term costs of
said services. Contracts may be awarded to different firms based upon services rendered and specific qualifications
of individual firms responding.
Occupational Therapist:
Qualifications:
* Current State of Georgia Occupational Therapy License
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
* A minimum of three years experience as a licensed OT
* Valid Driver's License
Reports to:
* Executive Director/Director/Program Specialist-Department of Exceptional Learning
Performance Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the screening and/or evaluation of students referred for testing
* Conducts therapy sessions in accordance with their Individual Education Plan (IEP) services
* Contributes in the development of the IEP for students receiving and/or referred for Occupational Therapy
services
* Consults with parents, students, and school personnel to facilitate appropriate services for students
* Maintains progress monitoring records for each student receiving OT services
* Maintains and submits other reports as needed to the Department of Exceptional Learning
* Maintains medical records as needed
* Assists with the proper placement and training of equipment needed
* Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Therapist
Qualifications:
* Current State of Georgia Physical Therapy License
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
* A minimum of 3 years experience as a licensed PT
* Valid Driver's License

Reports to:
* Executive Director/Director/Program Specialist -Department of Exceptional Learning
Performance Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the screening and/or evaluation of students referred for testing
* Conducts therapy sessions in accordance with their Individual Education Plan (IEP) services
* Contributes in the development of the IEP for students receiving and/or referred for Physical Therapy
services
* Consults with parents, students, and school personnel to facilitate appropriate services for students
* Maintains progress monitoring records for each student receiving PT services
* Maintains and submits other reports as needed to the Department of Exceptional Learning
* Maintains medical records as needed
* Assists with the proper placement and training of equipment needed
* Performs other duties as assigned