SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL THERAPY, ESE SERVICES & OTHER STAFFING PERSONNEL - BID #27-0026

Location: Florida
Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Due: Aug 18, 2026
Agency: Sarasota County School
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • Q - Medical Services
  • U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No: 27-0026
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Agency
Sarasota County School Board
Status
Active
Fiscal Year
2027
Primary Contact
Samantha Clark
Title
SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL THERAPY, ESE SERVICES & OTHER STAFFING PERSONNEL - BID #27-0026
Secondary Contact
Connie Troyer
Number
27-0026
Tertiary Contact
Veronica Duffy
Type
Invitation to Bid
Department
Schools
Online Submissions
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
Insurance Required
No
Bid Bond Required
No
Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No
Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No
Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida intends to establish firm fixed pricing for speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy services for students attending schools within the District.


Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
7/27/2026 8:00 AM EST
Question End Date
8/3/2026 1:00 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
8/18/2026 1:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
2 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
3 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )
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Shortlist Meeting

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Date Time Location
Documents

Total: 6
Type Name Description File Type
Invitation for Bid A. Certification Page.pdf Certification Page – REQUIRED PDF
Invitation for Bid B. SMBE Certification Form.pdf SMBE Form – REQUIRED PDF
Invitation for Bid C. Commercial Reference Form 3yr.pdf Commercial References Form – REQUIRED PDF
Invitation for Bid SpeechOccupPhysTher270026 BID RESPONSE.pdf Bid Response - Prior to award or may submit with bid PDF
Invitation for Bid SpeechOccupPhysTher270026BF.xlsx Bid Form – REQUIRED Excel
Invitation for Bid SpeechOccupPhysTher270026 ITB.pdf Invitation to Bid PDF
Quote/Bid


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Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Display Options Spreadsheet Section
No Display Image and Specifications Hyperlink Fields
No
Display Build Sheet File Upload Field
No Display Options File Upload Field
No
Require Build Sheet File to be Uploaded
No Require Options File to be Uploaded
No
Display Lead Time Field
No Display Standard Packaging Field
No
Delivery Date
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
SMBE FORM
References
ITB Response
Certification Page
Bid Form

Shipping
None
Terms and Conditions
None
Include Shipping in Price of Items
No
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
Questions & Answers

Total: 4
Question Date Asked Answer Date Answered
Are we required to bill medicaid directly, or will providers do so through the schools system? 7/27/2026 4:05:11 PM Good afternoon and thank you for showing interest in our solicitation !

Any questions that cannot be answered by referring back to the bid will be answered in an addendum to be posted on or about August 4, 2026.

Thank you,
Samantha Clark
7/27/2026 4:52:49 PM
1) Is a technical proposal requires, or solely the forms requested?
2) Where should we upload our business license?
7/27/2026 4:07:18 PM Good afternoon and thank you for showing interest in our solicitation !

On page 20 of ITB the required documents for the bid submittal are listed as follows:
1. Executed Certification Page (Attachment A)
2. Small/Minority Business Enterprise Certification Form (Attachment B)
3. Commercial Reference Form (Attachment C)
4. Completed Bid Form
5. Copy of current license(s) from the State of Florida

Documents that are not required until award but may be submitted with the submittal are list as follows:
1. Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services (Attachment D)
2. Affidavit Regarding the Use of Companies Owned or Controlled by a Foreign Country of Concern (Attachment E)

Any questions that cannot be answered by referring back to the bid will be answered in an addendum to be posted on or about August 4, 2026.

Thank you,
Samantha Clark
7/27/2026 4:58:18 PM
1. Is this a new contract or renewal of an existing contract?
2. If there is an existing contract, could you please share the names of the current vendors and their pricing?
3. In order to be considered responsive for this solicitation, is it mandatory to bid on all positions?
4. What is the estimated budget for this contract?
5. Is it mandatory to subcontract?
6. Could you please provide information on the daily duration of shifts required for the necessary professions? For example, the number of hours per day?
7/27/2026 4:46:45 PM Good afternoon and thank you for showing interest in our solicitation !

for question #3, please see Bid Award section on page 20 of ITB:

"This bid may be award on an all-or-none basis, by category, to multiple vendors, or whatever is in the best interest of the SBSC. It will be in the bidder's best interest to bid all line items."

#4 There is no estimated budget for this contract, please see Guaranteed Quantities section on page 20 of ITB:
"No guarantee is given or implied as to the total dollar value of this bid. The SBSC is not obligated to place any order with any Contractor participating in this bid."

Any questions that cannot be answered by referring back to the bid will be answered in an addendum to be posted on or about August 4, 2026.

Thank you, Samantha Clark
7/27/2026 5:01:41 PM
Would the district consider the experience of the company`s owner and key personnel in lieu of the company`s years in operation, or is the three-year company requirement mandatory for all bidders?
7/27/2026 5:09:40 PM
Commodity Codes

Total: 4
Code Description
[918-85] Personnel/Employment Consulting (Human Resources)
[958-74] Personnel Management Services
[962-69] Personnel Services, Temporary
[948-86] Therapy and Rehabilitation Services
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