REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 14-OT-0010

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1 ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PURCHASING/ANCILLARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3520 GENERAL DE GAULLE DRIVE, 5th Floor, Room 5078 New Orleans, LA TELEPHONE (504) /FAX (504) LESLIE J. REY, DIRECTOR SPECIFICATIONS FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN S SERVICES PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 AT 10:00 A.M. NOTE: Proposal response to be provided as original and one (1) on CD or flash drive. (If a soft copy cannot be provided, submit one (1) paper copy.) PROPOSER: SIGNATURE: NAME: (Print or Type) ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE: FAX NUMBER: Page 1 of 42

2 ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PURCHASING/ANCILLARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3520 General De Gaulle Drive, Fifth Floor, Room 5055 New Orleans, Louisiana ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 14-OT-0010 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN S SERVICES Sealed proposals relative to the above will be received in the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Department for the Orleans Parish School Board at 3520 General De Gaulle Drive, Fifth Floor, Room 5055, New Orleans, Louisiana until 10:00 A.M., on Thursday, September 5, Specifications and proposal documents may be obtained upon request from the OPSB Purchasing/Ancillary Services Department in writing, by leslie_rey@opsb.us by calling (504) , or by visiting the OPSB web site at The Orleans Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids whenever such rejection is in its best interest in accordance with law. The provisions and requirements of this advertisement shall not be waived. ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD BY: Mr. Leslie J. Rey Purchasing/Ancillary Services Director FIRST INSERTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21,, 2013 SECOND INSERTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2013 Page 2 of 42

3 ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PURCHASING/ANCILLARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3520 General De Gaulle Drive, Fifth Floor, Room 5055 New Orleans, Louisiana INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Orleans Parish School Board in the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Department, 3520 General De Gaulle Drive, 5 th Floor, Room 5055, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 10:00 A.M. on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 for OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN S SERVICES with the following specifications, at which time and place the proposals will be reviewed by an evaluation committee. A signed original and one (1) on CD or flash drive (If a soft copy cannot be provided, submit one (1) paper copy.) shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 14-OT-0010, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN S SERVICES TO BE OPENED ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 AT 10:00 A.M. and addressed to the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Department, Orleans Parish School Board, 3520 General De Gaulle Drive, 5th Floor, Room 5055, New Orleans, Louisiana The name and address of the company submitting the proposal must appear on the top left corner of the envelope containing the proposal document. Hand-carried and express mail proposals may be delivered to the above address ONLY between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the OPSB. The Orleans Parish School Board will not be responsible for the opening of, post-opening of, or failure to open a proposal not properly addressed or identified. The Orleans Parish School Board will not assume the responsibility for any delay as a result of failure of the mail to deliver proposals on time. No proposals will be accepted after 10:00 A.M. on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 under any conditions whatsoever. In order for your company to be provided proof of delivery time, proposals should be hand delivered, sent by registered mail, or private carrier only to the Purchasing Department, 3520 General De Gaulle Drive, 5th Floor, Room 5055, New Orleans, Louisiana PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: A complete set of Proposal Documents shall be used in preparing proposals; neither the Orleans Parish School Board nor its representatives assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Proposal Documents. The forms furnished as part of the specifications MUST be used for filing of proposal and must be signed by the proposer. No proposals will be considered unless made on the forms provided and must not be detached from the proposal document of which it forms a part. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your proposal being disqualified. PROPOSER S REPRESENTATION: Each Proposer, by signing and submitting a proposal to the Orleans Page 3 of 42

4 Parish School Board Represents that: a. The Proposer has read and understands the Proposal Documents and that his proposal is made in accordance therewith. b. The Proposer is furnishing the Certificate of Insurance with the Proposal, in accordance with the insurance requirements. c. The Proposer has read the Certificate of Independent Price Determination and understands it as acknowledged by his signature on the statement, which is attached to and made part of his proposal. PROPOSER GUARANTIES AND WARRANTIES a. Proposer warrants that it is willing and able to comply with State of Louisiana laws with respect to foreign (non-state of Louisiana) corporations/entities. b. Proposer warrants that it will obtain an errors and omissions insurance policy providing a prudent amount of coverage for the willful or negligent acts, or omissions of any officers, employees or agents thereof. c. Proposer warrants that it will not delegate or subcontract its responsibilities under an agreement without the prior written permission of the OPSB. d. Proposer warrants that all information provided by it in connection with this proposal is true and accurate. e. The proposer certifies it can and will provide and make available, as a minimum, all services set forth in the Specifications. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL: The proposal shall include the legal name of the proposer and a statement whether the proposer is a sole proprietor, a partnership, a corporation or other legal entity, and shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the proposer to a contract. A contract may be awarded on the proposals as submitted, or the OPSB may elect to negotiate as to technical performance or price, or both, with proposers whose proposals fall in the competitive range. If a proposal is categorized as "unacceptable", the proposer will not be allowed to submit supplemental information amending its proposal. The Board reserves the right to select any part of the proposal or the whole proposal as well as to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informality (except submission deadline) in proposals received whenever such selection, rejection or waiver is in its interest. All blanks within the Proposal Document shall be filled in by typewriter or manually in ink. Page 4 of 42

5 The Proposer s name, complete address, phone number and principals of the company must be furnished. Proposers are cautioned to insure that all prices are correct as written/typed. A careless error in the proposal preparation or in quoting prices will not relieve the proposer s responsibility. Per Louisiana Revised Statues Title 38:2221, "NO CONTRACT SHALL BE LET ON A COST-PLUS BASIS". Each proposal remains valid and binding up to and including one hundred twenty (120) days after the date set for receipt of any proposal. The OPSB may accept any proposal and award a contract within one hundred twenty (120) days of the day for the receipt of any proposal. If the OPSB does not make an award within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date set for the receipt of any proposal, all proposals will be considered rejected. In the event of the failure of the Proposer to meet the requirements within the time specified elsewhere in these specifications, the Board reserves the right, without prior notice or putting in default but by mere lapse of time, to obtain the service from any other person or firm at such price as may be charged without competitive bids. The difference between the price paid and the contract price shall be deducted from the following or any subsequent payment to the contractor. CONTRACT PERIOD This contract is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods if mutually agreeable and under the same terms and conditions. DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT: Discounts/Terms for prompt payment will not be considered in the evaluation of proposals. However, any offered discount will form a part of the award and will be taken if payment is made within the discount period indicated in the proposal by the Proposer. As an alternative to offering a prompt payment discount in conjunction with the proposal, Proposers awarded contracts may include prompt payment discounts on individual invoices. DELIVERY OF SERVICE: In the event of the failure of the Proposer to meet the above requirements or to provide services within the time specified elsewhere in these specifications, the Board reserves the right, without prior notice or putting in default but by mere lapse of time, to obtain the services from any other person or firm at such price as may be charged without competitive proposals. The difference between the price paid and the contract price shall be deducted from the following or any subsequent payment to the contractor. CORRECTION OF MISTAKES: Do not erase, correct or write over any prices or figures necessary for the completion of the proposal. Corrections should be made by drawing a line through the unwanted text(s) or number(s) and rewriting the correct text(s) or number(s). If a correction is necessary, the proposer shall initial each correction. Failure to comply with the requirements may cause your proposal to be disqualified. No proposals shall be altered or amended after the specified time for opening. OBJECTION TO THE AWARD: If any Proposer who submitted a Proposal has an objection to the award of the Contract to the Apparent Low Proposer, the objecting Proposer shall furnish that protest, in writing, to the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Director within two (2) Business Days of the date of the Proposal Opening. The protest shall describe in detail the basis for the protest, and shall request a determination under this section of the Instructions to Proposers. Page 5 of 42

6 If a protest is filed in a timely fashion, the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Director will review the basis for the protest and relevant facts under such terms and conditions, as the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Director considers proper. Upon completion of the review, the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Director shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Superintendent and/or OPSB who shall then review the matter under such terms and conditions, as deemed proper. Upon receipt of authority to act from the Superintendent or OPSB, the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Director will notify those Proposers involved of its decision. The decision shall be final and binding on the objecting Proposer. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL: Any proposal may be withdrawn if clear and convincing sworn, written evidence of obvious mechanical, clerical or mathematical error is furnished by the proposer to the Purchasing/Ancillary Services Director within 48 hours of proposal opening. SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION: The contractor, vendor, service provider and/or supplier performance process will involve evaluating the contractor, vendor, service provider and/or supplier s overall quality status, as well as evaluating the quality of each material or service the Orleans Parish School Board wishes to purchase from the said contractor, vendor service provider and/or supplier. Prior to the invoice submission, the contractor, vendor, service provider and/or supplier, shall meet with a Purchasing/Ancillary Services representative to discuss and review deliverables and timeline events for said services. Contract with automatic renewals will be based upon the Orleans Parish School Board evaluating and analyzing contractor, vendor, service provider and/or supplier performance. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION To ensure that the Orleans Parish School Board does not enter into a contract with a contract with a debarred or suspended company or individual, each responsive proposer must include a certification statement with each proposal on each contract. By signing the certification statement, the proposer certifies that neither it nor any of its principals (e.g., key employees) have been proposed for debarment, debarred or suspended by a Federal Agency. It is the responsibility of each proposer to sign the attached certification statement and submit it with the proposal. Failure to comply with this requirement will cause your proposal to be disqualified, declared non responsive. CONTRACTS OVER $100,000: The Contractor must comply with the applicable standards, orders or requirements issued under Section 306 of the Clean Air Act [(42 USC 1837 (h)], Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (32 USC 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency Regulations (40 CFR, Part 15), which prohibit the use under nonexempt federal contracts, grants or loans of facilities included in the EPA list of violating facilities. Contractor shall report any violations to the Orleans Parish School Board, the Department of Agriculture and to the Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator for enforcement. PROPOSAL INQUIRY All inquiries must be addressed in writing to Mr. Leslie J. Rey, Purchasing/Ancillary Services Director at 3520 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana or fax to (504) or leslie_rey@opsb.us. No contact in any form or manner is to be made with any employee of the District except through Mr. Leslie J. Rey. Violation of this provision shall be considered grounds for disqualification of the violator employer's proposal. Page 6 of 42

7 OPSB DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM: The OPSB is seeking a DBE goal of up to 35%. See attached DBE Program Packet which is hereby made a part of this RFP. ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Leslie J. Rey, Director Purchasing/Ancillary Services Department Page 7 of 42

8 INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE A. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the OPSB, its Board Members, Officers, Staff Directors, etc. for and against any and all losses, damages, and liabilities whatsoever for injury to or death of persons, or loss of or damage to property, including Government property of any kind or nature caused by or arising out of the performance of the work or services required hereunder by the contractor or the officers, employees, or agents of the Contractor. B. The Contractor shall, as a minimum, obtain and maintain during the entire period of performance of this contract insurance provided by insurers authorized to transact business in the State of Louisiana, has and maintains a minimum of a A rating or better financial size category as shown in the most current AM Best Company ratings the following coverage placements: 1. Workmen's Compensation and Employees Liability Insurance Worker s Compensation insurance limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of Louisiana meeting minimum statutory requirements and Employer s Liability coverage with a minimum of $500,000. The policy shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the District (OPSB). 2. Comprehensive General Liability/ Professional Liability Insurance For Standard Contracts, minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The policy shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the OPSB with an additional insured endorsement. For Architectural & Engineering (A&E) projects, the Contractor shall provide evidence of coverage for Professional Liability and or E&O Liability subject to limits of not less than $1,000,000 with additional insured and/or a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the District (OPSB). The liability insurance shall remain in effect until the end of the Correction Period and at all times after that when the Contractor may be correcting or removing and replacing, defective work. 3. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Minimum limits of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury liability and $100,000 for property damage liability is required on each vehicle owned, non-owned or hired to be used in conjunction with the contract. The policy shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the District (OPSB). 4. Property, Builder s Risk Insurance The Contractor (for repair, construction, fabrication, etc. projects) shall purchase and maintain property insurance, including earth movement and flood, covering work at the site in the full amount of the respective contract and/or changes in contract values due to change orders. The property insurance shall be All Risk Builder s Risk Completed Value Form Insurance or equivalent manuscript policy and shall include the interests of the OSPB, Contractor, Subcontractors and Suppliers, Architect and the Owners and Architect s consultants as their interest may appear, all of whom shall be named as additional insured s. The corresponding deductibles, shall be borne by the Contractor & the policy shall also be endorsed to comply with the waiver of subrogation rights in favor of or applicable to the OPSB. 5. Bonding The Contractor (other than A&E and Demolition projects) shall furnish a Performance Bond in the full amount of the contract price. The Labor and Material Payment Bond shall also be in Page 8 of 42

9 the full amount of the contract price. The Performance Bond shall remain in effect until the end of the correction period and at all times after that when the contractor may be correcting or removing and replacing defective work. The Contractor shall also furnish any maintenance bonds and manufacturer performance bonds, each in the amount and for specified that are required in the Supplementary conditions or technical Specifications. Attorney-in-Fact who sigh bonds shall attach a certified copy of their Power of Attorney to sign bonds and conduct business in the respective State. 6. Excess Liability Insurance The OPSB reserves the right to require this coverage subject to the value of the contract or scope of work required in the contract. If required, the excess liability insurance shall follow the same form and offer the same protections as employer s liability, general liability and auto liability. It shall also be as broad as the underlying policies of liability. Limits of Excess Liability coverage will be established based on the size and scope of the contract project. Additional insured and/or waiver of subrogation endorsements will be required. C. The minimum insurance amounts specified in paragraph B shall not include a deductible. Notwithstanding, if there is a deductible incorporated into the terms of the insurance policy, then OPSB shall not be liable for the deductible, nor shall it be an allowable cost if paid by the CONTRACTOR. Insurance issued on a claims-made basis and completed operations insurance shall be maintained for 2 years after acceptance and evidence of coverage shall be furnished to the OPSB yearly. D. The insurer s cost of providing the insured s a defense and appeal, including attorney fees, shall be supplementary and shall not be included as part of the policy limits, but shall remain the insurer s separate responsibility. If any of the Contractor s sureties or insurers is declared bankrupt or placed into receivership, ceases to meet any of the requirements of the Contract Documents or its license to do business in the State of Louisiana is revoked or expires, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the contract documents. E. Certificates of insurance evidencing that the requirements of paragraph B have been met shall be furnished to OPSB before work is commenced with respect to performance under this Contract. In addition to the certificate of insurance, a copy of all required endorsements will be required as proof of the coverage placement. The insurance required pursuant to the provisions of this clause shall be in such form and for such periods of time as OPSB may require or approve, and with insurers approved by OPSB. Provisions shall be made for 30 days advance written notice by mail to OPSB of change in or cancellation of such insurance. F. In the event the CONTRACTOR fails to furnish such certificates prior to the commencing of work or to continue to maintain such insurance during the performance of the Contract OPSB shall have the right to withhold any payments or partial payments required to be made under this Contract; and shall have the right to continue withholding any or all of said payments so long as the CONTRACTOR has not complied with the requirements of this clause. Page 9 of 42

10 G. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing Errors and Omissions liability insurance coverage subject to limits of liability of not less than $1,000, Furthermore, it shall be mutually agreed that OPSB shall be solely responsible for the contents of any information or documentation, which OPSB may provide to the Contractor to rely upon in the process of this service agreement. Notwithstanding the aforementioned provision, the Contractor shall be responsible for any damages or liabilities to the extent that they result from the Contractor s actual errors, omissions, or negligence pursuant to this Agreement. No changes, modifications, or limitations to these insurance requirements shall be permitted. Page 10 of 42

11 APPENDIX A A1: PRINCIPALS OF THE COMPANY PRESIDENT: VICE-PRESIDENT: SECRETARY: TREASURER: PROPOSER: SIGNATURE: NAME: (PRINT OR TYPE) ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, and ZIP: AREA CODE & PHONE: AREA CODE & FAX: LIST THE PROPOSER S FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Proposer is (check one) Sole Proprietorship; Partnership; Corporation (If corporation, in what state incorporated) ; or Joint venture. Identify parties: Page 11 of 42

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14 APPENDIX A A2: NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT State of Louisiana Parish of Orleans, States that he/she is (a partner of the firm, officer of the corporation, or individual making the foregoing proposal or proposal); that said proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said proposer has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any proposer or person to put in a sham proposal or to refrain from proposing, collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the proposal price or affiant or any other proposal, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element, or that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against any person interested in the proposed contract, and that all statements contained in the said proposal or proposal are true. (Signature) Page 14 of 42

15 TO: ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Purchasing/Ancillary Services Department 3520 General De Gaulle Drive, Fifth Floor, Room 5078 New Orleans, Louisiana APPENDIX A: A.3: PROPOSER'S OFFER 1. Having read the Request for Proposal and the Specifications for Occupational Therapy Services for Exceptional Children s Services. I the undersigned, authorized to represent corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship (the Company) listed below, hereby submit to the OPSB this proposal for providing the service as listed above. 2. This proposal is submitted on behalf of: Company: Address: Street Number/P.O. Box Street Name City State Zip 3. I further certify that I/we have examined and fully comprehend the scope and conditions supplied for the consulting services and that the Company agrees to furnish to the OPSB said services for the payment amount listed on the attached Request for Proposal form. 4. In submitting this proposal, the Proposer agrees to the terms and conditions of the Request For Proposals, including the Specification and instructions to Proposers. If this proposal is signed by a partner, the person hereby states that he/she has the authority to bind the partnership; if signed by a corporate officer or employee, that person hereby states that he or she has the authority to bind the corporation. (Copy of corporate resolution attached). Signature of Company Representative Representative's Title Date Page 15 of 42

16 APPENDIX B: B.1 ADDENDUM FORM This form is to be completed, signed and left attached to the Proposal Documents and delivered to the Orleans Parish School Board by the time and date advertised. DATE: Orleans Parish School Board Purchasing/Ancillary Services Department 3520 General De Gaulle Drive Fifth Floor, Room 5078 New Orleans, LA Gentlemen: Re: Request for Proposal No. 14-OT-0010 In compliance with the Proposal Documents, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted and awarded within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date for the receipt of the offer specified in the Advertisement for Proposals, to furnish any or all services awarded at the unit price offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated points on the dates specified in the Delivery Schedule and during the time period specified from date of Purchase Order through September 30, 2014 with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods if mutually agreeable under the same terms and conditions. Acknowledgment of Addenda: Addendum No., dated Addendum No., dated Addendum No., dated The proposer acknowledges receipt of the above identified addenda which amended the Bidding Documents. Signature of Company Representative Representative's Title Date Page 16 of 42

17 APPENDIX B: B.2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FORM TO: ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD I (or We) hereby propose to furnish your Exceptional Children s Services Department, 3520 General De Gaulle Drive, New Orleans, LA 70114, as stated below: A. Therapy Services: Fee per treatment session B. Evaluation Service: Fee per Student C. IEP Service: Fee per IEP attended D. Mileage: Rate per mile Documentation of Qualifications License and Louisiana Certification included: Yes No Initial CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS EXCEEDING $100,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS Page 17 of 42

18 The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions. 3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards (exceeding $100,000 in Federal funds) at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. NAME/ADDRESS OF VENDOR TITLE/TITLE OF SUBMITTING OFFICIAL SIGNATURE DATE Page 18 of 42

19 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 7 CFR Part 3017, Section , Participants' responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part IV of the January 30, 1989, Federal Register (pages ). Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture agency with which this transaction originated. (BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW) (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. (2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. Organization Name Name and Title of Authorized Representative Signature Date Page 19 of 42

20 Instructions for Completing Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions (Form AD-1048) NOTE: A School Food Authority must require that each responsive bidder include this certification statement with each bid on each contract equaling or exceeding $100,000, or any contract for audit services regardless of amount. 1. By signing and submitting this form, the prospective lower tier participant providing the certification set out on the above in accordance with these instructions. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies âvailable to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the U. S. Department of Agriculture regulations 7CFR 3017 implementing Executive Order (Contact the person to whom this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.) 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this form that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transaction" without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification that a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction has not been debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless the participant knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Non procurement List. 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under Paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. Page 20 of 42

21 NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES Licensed occupational therapists with experience in school based therapy are being sought to provide therapy, consultation and/or evaluation services to New Orleans Public School students who require these services as part of their educational program. It is anticipated that approximately hours of service delivery will be required per therapist per week. The proposal should specify a rate specific to the service provided, i.e., a per treatment fee for therapy services and a per student fee for evaluation services and IEP attendance. Licensed Occupational Therapists with school based experience in the New Orleans Public Schools are preferred. GENERAL CONDITIONS: A. Licensed occupational therapists will provide required therapy services for each identified child referred to the contractor. B. All occupational therapists furnished by the contractor must have prior experience in providing school based services and shall provide occupational therapy services in strict accordance with current Louisiana law, regulations and guidelines as contained within the following documents: (1) Regulations for Implementation of the Children with Exceptionalities Act (R.S. 17:1941 et seq.), Bulletin 1706, Subpart I A-Regulations for Students with Disabilities; (2) Louisiana Department of Education Bulletin 1508 Pupil Appraisal Handbook; and (3) Louisiana Department of Education Reference Handbook for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy in Louisiana Schools. In addition, the occupational therapists will review the student s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the goals and objectives stated therein, together with any prescription present in the student s folder, in order to determine the scope and nature of the occupational therapy services to be provided to the student. C. All occupational therapy written records, including treatment plans, case notes, formal reports of evaluation procedures, and results shall be routinely furnished to the Orleans Parish School Board. Completed occupational therapy evaluation reports shall be in compliance with all requirements outlined in the Louisiana Department of Education Bulletin 1508 Pupil Appraisal Handbook, and shall be furnished to the School Board within twenty (20) calendar days of the date that the child is seen by the therapist. D. All occupational therapy services for the regular school session shall be furnished on assigned sites in accordance with designated student needs. Occupational therapy services for the Extended School Year Program shall be furnished on site at the school in which the program is located during the normal hours of operation of the program. Page 21 of 42

22 E. The contractor will be provided access to each identified student s school folder, IEP, and doctor s prescription regarding occupational therapy services. F. The contractor will be required to submit invoices on the last day of each month to a designated director/supervisor or department head. Detailed, written verification reflecting all services provided will be required. A reporting format will be furnished. G. The number of students referred for occupational therapy during the regular school session and the Extended School Year Program will be based on need. Student eligibility for services and required service levels are governed by student evaluations and IEP s. H. Scheduling of student IEP s will be coordinated with Exceptional Children s Services personnel. Scheduling of evaluations will be coordinated through the Department of Student Evaluation and Support Services. I. The following clause shall form a part of any Agreement ultimately executed with respect to this Request for Proposal: The parties hereto agree that the Orleans Parish School Board is obligated only to pay such payments as may lawfully be made from funds budgeted and appropriated for that purpose during the Orleans Parish School Board s then current year. Should the Orleans Parish School Board fail for any reason to budget, appropriate or otherwise make available funds to pay any payments due in accordance with the provisions of this Request for Proposal or any subsequent agreement related thereto ( Agreement ) for any fiscal year during the term of the Agreement, the Agreement shall be terminated without penalty at the end of the then current fiscal year. The Orleans Parish School Board agrees to deliver notice of such termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then current fiscal year, but failure to give such notice shall not extend the term beyond such fiscal year. J. Agreements executed with respect to this Request for Proposal shall become effective from date of the Purchase Order and expire on September 30, This contract is for a period of one (1) year with an option to renew for two (2) one (1) year additional periods under the same terms and conditions. K. The Orleans Parish School Board reserves the right to contract with one or more contractors for the provision of all or part of the anticipated occupational therapy services required. Schools/student caseloads shall be assigned to the contractor by the Orleans Parish School Board s Exceptional Children s Services Department. Contractors shall not be guaranteed a minimum caseload of students under the terms of the service agreement; however, the number of students referred to the contractor shall not utilize more than forty (40) hours per week of each therapist s services without prior approval of the contractor. Page 22 of 42

23 RFPs must include documentation of qualifications, licensure and Louisiana Certification of the therapist(s) and a written summary of experience in providing school based services (Name of school district, length of time employed, and description of services provided). OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: CONTRACTED SERVICES EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS The contractor will: A. Conduct Occupational Therapy evaluations as a member of a multidisciplinary team on students in the evaluation process and submit typed compliant reports within specified timelines; B. Participate in Individualized Education Program conferences to develop goals and objectives for eligible students; C. Compile and submit student outcome quarterly reports on each student s progress on their stated goals and objectives for distribution to the instructional team and the parent; D. Demonstrate through a final annual report the successful delivery of Occupational Therapy Services to include with supportive documentation: 1. the percent of student achievement as measured by their outcome reports; 2. a narrative of student performance supporting any changes, increase or decrease in the level of service; 3. original copies of questionnaires from the instructional team on the delivery of service provided to eligible students. Page 23 of 42

24 EVALUATION CRITERIA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES In evaluating a company's qualifications, emphasis will be placed on demonstration of the following: 1. Must have valid license and Louisiana certification for the practice of occupational therapy services; 2. Experience in providing occupational therapy services in a school based model in accordance with current Louisiana law; 3. Participates as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team to conduct individual evaluations in accordance with Louisiana Bulletin 1508 and submit typed compliant reports within specified timelines. 4. Experience in the development of goals and objectives for the student s Individualized Education Program (IEP); Each proposal will be reviewed by a selection committee to determine if the proposal is in compliance with the RFP as outlined in the specifications. Upon determination of compliance of ALL proposal specifications, the proposal(s) deemed to be the most responsive and responsible will be evaluated based on the following: Criteria A. A minimum of 5 years of experience in providing school based services occupational therapy services in strict accordance with current Louisiana law. B. Experience in providing occupational therapy services to students ages 3-21 years of age with mild to severe exceptionalities. C. Experience in conducting Child Search evaluations for children ages 2.6 through 5 years of age D. Qualifications of the company s primary personnel assigned to the project Points Assigned E. Cost of Services (fee schedules, discounts, etc.) 0 10 F. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation % goal Total points possible 100 OPSB reserves the right to choose more than one preferred Program/firm and/or to subdivide the assignment, if necessary. Page 24 of 42

25 DBE LANGUAGE ON ALL DBE CONTRACT PROPOSALS: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM 1. DBE Compliance: The Orleans Parish School Board s DBE Program applies to this contract. It is the policy of the OPSB to practice nondiscrimination based on social and economic disadvantage, race, color, disability, national origin, gender identity, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or veteran status. All firms qualifying under this solicitation are encouraged to submit proposals/bids. Award of this contract shall be conditioned upon the apparent lowest bidder satisfying the OPSB DBE Program goal assigned to the particular contract. The offeror/bidder shall agree to use its best efforts, as determined by the DBE Committee in accordance with the factors set forth in the DBE Program to meet the contract goal for DBE participation in the performance of this contract. 2. DBE Participation: The apparent lowest offeror/bidder shall submit the following information on the DBE Participation Summary Sheet within ten (10) days after the bid opening. a. The names and addresses of all DBE firms that will participate in the contract; b. The dollar amount commitment of the participation of each DBE firm participating in the contract, c. Written confirmation from the named DBE(s), verifying their participation in the contract as provided in the commitments made under (a) and (b) above; and d. If the contract goal is not met, written evidence of best efforts used. 3. Upon receipt of the above-referenced materials, the DBE Committee consisting of the DBE Executive Director, the Purchasing/Ancillary Director and the Head of the Department seeking the Procurement shall then make a recommendation to the Superintendent as to whether the lowest bidder/offeror has agreed to satisfy the DBE contract goal or if not has demonstrated satisfactory good faith efforts to satisfy the DBE contract goal. If it is determined that the lowest bidder/offeror has not agreed to satisfy the DBE contract goal or shown satisfactory good faith effort to do so, the bid shall be rejected as non-responsive to the DBE contract goal, and consideration shall then be given to the next apparent lowest bidder. The procedure set forth in this section shall be repeated with each successive apparent lowest bidder until the lowest bidder satisfying the DBE contract goal or showing satisfactory good faith effort is determined. Page 25 of 42

26 Orleans Parish School Board Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Overview and Administrative Procedures The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) would like to offer firms exciting business opportunities in Professional Services, Construction, and Goods and Services through its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. The DBE program s policy intent is to assist disadvantaged businesses to attain a competitive edge and grow by providing equal access to contracts and procurement opportunities in the OPSB system. Certification The OPSB is not conducting an independent certification process at this time. To be qualified as a DBE for OPSB contracts, a firm must be certified as a DBE by the Louisiana Unified Certification Program (LUCP) or any of the following five (5) agencies conducting DBE certification within the City of New Orleans. These five (5) are: The City of New Orleans, Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans, New Orleans Aviation Board, Housing Authority of New Orleans, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Outreach In recruiting potential Economically Disadvantaged Businesses part of our outreach efforts consist of participating in the following trade shows/seminars: New Orleans Coalition of Minority Contractors Association Show Louisiana Association of General Contractor (LAGC) Show Association of Building Contractors (ABC) Show Greater New Orleans Coalition of United Contractors (G.N.O.C.U.C.) Show Engaging all Contractors and Community Organizations with DBE Membership During these seminars/trade shows we will distribute programmatic literature to hundreds of individuals and interact with them on a one-to-one basis. Additionally, our DBE program will attend all programs sponsored by government and private entities where opportunities to network are maximized including but not limited to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Small Business Seminars U.S. Small Business Administration DBE Seminars Page 26 of 42

27 New Orleans Chapter for the National Association of Minority Contractors Other outreach efforts include: Conducting monthly vendor assistance meetings for potential clients Conducting one-on-one vendor assistance meetings for potential clients Good Faith Efforts A Bidder s compliance with the requirement to make Good Faith Efforts to locate and engage the services of DBE businesses in connection with the Project shall be a matter of Bidder responsiveness. The Bidder can demonstrate that it has complied with the requirement by certifying to the DBE Executive Director or his/her designee in writing, that as of the date of the bid submittal: (i) the Bidder has selected and engaged the services of DBEs, in which case the certification shall include: (a) the names and addresses of those enterprises engaged by the Bidder (b) the value of the subcontract and (c) a description of the work on the Project to be performed by such firm(s) and/or individuals, or (ii) if despite the Bidder s Good Faith Efforts, the Bidder was not able to select and engage the services of such enterprises, in which case the Bidder shall include in its written certification the following: (a) affirmation that, prior to determining that it was unable to locate DBEs, the bidder consulted business registries including those identified by the School District; (b) affirmation that the bidder attended any pre-bid meeting scheduled to inform DBEs of subcontracting opportunities; (c) a copy of the written notifications sent to DBEs soliciting their interest in being a subcontractor or supplier on the Project; (d) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of DBEs contacted, the date of such contact and the date set for receipt of bids from those businesses; (e) a copy of the information or a description of the information provided to DBEs regarding the plans and specifications for the work proposed to be subcontracted and how that information could be accessed; (f) a statement from the Bidder explaining why any DBEs contacted by bidder were not engaged Page 27 of 42

28 Calculations Upon the Bidders application for waiver of the DBE goals, based on the above circumstances, the DBE Executive Director and Committee shall determine whether or not the bidder satisfied the good faith effort and shall make the appropriate recommendation. Upon written request of the DBE Executive Director, the bidder will attend a meeting of the Orleans Parish School Board to discuss the specific measures the Bidder has utilized in undertaking the Bidder s Good Faith Efforts. 1. DBE participation will be counted toward meeting the goals as follows: a. The total dollar value of a direct contract or subcontract or indirect subcontract awarded to a certified DBE will be counted toward the applicable goal. b. In the case of a joint venture, the portion of the total dollar value of the contract equal to the percentage of the ownership and control of the DBE in the joint venture will be counted toward the applicable goal. c. Only DBEs that perform a commercially useful function in the work of a contract or subcontract or indirect subcontract will be counted toward the DBE goals. A DBE is considered to perform a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of a distinct element of work of a contract or subcontract and carries out its responsibilities by performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. If a DBE contractor subcontracts a significantly greater portion of the work of the contract than would be expected on the basis of normal industry practices, the DBE is presumed not to be performing a commercially useful function. The DBE may present evidence to rebut this presumption. d. The total dollar value of materials and supplies obtained from DBE suppliers and manufacturers will be counted toward DBE goals if the DBE assumes the actual and contractual responsibility for the provision of the materials and supplies. e. OPSB through the DBE Executive Director will review the contractor s DBE involvement efforts throughout contract performance. Such review will include but will not be limited to, the contractor s and the DBE s quarterly statements of income from the District which shall document the portion of said income paid to DBE. The Contractor agrees to supply copies of any documentation the District requires in order to complete such a review. Page 28 of 42