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Bid Title

RFP:?Department for Exceptional Children Instructional and Non-instructional Services Staff for Gaston County School System SY 2026-2029

Issuing Agency

Gaston County Public Schools

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 16, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFP: Department for Exceptional Children Instructional and Non-instructional Services Staff for Gaston County School System SY 2026-2029

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Department for Exceptional Children Instructional and Non-instructional Services Staff for

Gaston County School System SY 2026-2029

Issue Date: February 18, 2026

All questions must be submitted via email no later than 5:00 pm March 10, 2026

to Renee’ Chapman, yrchapman@gaston.k12.nc.us,

Exceptional Children Program Consultant ​

Answers to written questions will be available by March 12, 2026

Applications (an original paper application and 8 copies, 9 total) Due: March 16, 2026

(Proposals will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on this date).

Gaston County School System

ATTN: Chris Mills, Executive Director

Department for Exceptional Children

215 West Third Avenue

Gastonia, NC 28052

Providers submitting an RFP must be in “Good Standing” with all applicable city, county, state and/or federal

business license or permit requirements.

Table of Contents

I. BACKGROUND ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

A. Goals for School Based Special Education Service Providers ​

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B. Scope of Services ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

C. Minimum Qualifications ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

II. THE SELECTION PROCESS ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

A. Timetable ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

B. Submission of Proposals ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​

C. Proposal Evaluation

III. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCEDURES ​ ​ ​ ​

A. Point of Contact ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

B. Submission of Proposals ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​

C. Proprietary Information ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

D. Modification or Withdrawal of Proposal ​ ​ ​ ​

E. Right to Reject ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

IV. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENTS ​ ​ ​ ​

A. Identifying Information ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

B. Personnel​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

C. Range of Services ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

D. Program Evaluation and Client Satisfaction ​ ​

E. Corporate Structure and Financial Condition ​ ​ ​

F. Experience, Background and References ​ ​ ​ ​

G. Litigation and Claims History ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

H. Official Statement by Contractor/Agency ​ ​ ​ ​

I. Outline of Proposal Contents ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ J. Submission Cover Sheet ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

BACKGROUND

The GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS (GCS) in GASTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA is currently

requesting proposals from appropriately licensed and certified agencies for the provision of Special

Education Instructional and Non-instructional Service Staff who desire to provide services within

Gaston County Schools during the school years of 2026-2029.

The Gaston County Schools system has 56 schools and a student population of approximately

31,000. Approved applicant/vendor will be eligible to provide services for (3) academic calendar

years; specific dates will be provided to the selected vendor after the completion of the selection

process and, if requested, interview process.

Gaston County Schools requests proposals from eligible vendor agencies to provide the following

comprehensive services:

Fully Certified/Licensed Direct Instructional and Non-instructional Service Providers for grades

PK-12 to include:

●​ Special Education Teachers

●​ Special Education Assistants (Paraprofessionals)

●​ Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

●​ Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired

●​ Speech Language Pathologists

●​ Speech Language Pathology Assistants

●​ Physical Therapists

●​ Physical Therapy Assistants

●​ Occupational Therapists

●​ Occupational Therapy Assistants

●​ School Psychologists

●​ School Audiologists

●​ Orientation and Mobility Specialists

●​ Sign Language Interpreters

●​ Spoken Language Facilitators

●​ Board Certified Behavioral Analysts

●​ Registered Behavior Therapists

●​ Student Specific Support Assistants

●​ Licensed Music Therapists

●​ Skilled Nursing (RN, LPN, CNA 1, CNA 2, Hab Tech)

●​ Other positions as needed

The selected agency/vendor will be expected to enter into a “Program and Facility Use

Agreement” with Gaston County Schools outlining the terms and conditions under which Gaston

County Schools will allow the agency to access Gaston County Schools student data and property to

provide services.

A. Goals for the School Based Special Education Instructional and Non-instructional Staff

●​ To ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local statutes and regulations, State

Board of Education (North Carolina Department of Public Instruction) with respect to special

education direct instructional and non-instructional support services

●​ To provide appropriately licensed direct instructional staff (EC Adaptive, EC General, Deaf and

Hard of Hearing Teachers, Visually Impaired Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists)

●​ To provide appropriate highly qualified related service providers (PT, OT, Speech, School

Psychologists, School Audiologists, Related Service Provider Assistants, Sign Language

Interpreters, Spoken Language Facilitators, and Music Therapists)

●​ To provide instructional and behavioral support/paraprofessional staff for special education

students

●​ To provide appropriately licensed Behavior Analyst and Technicians for special education

students

●​ To provide appropriately licensed skilled nursing providers to meet direct and indirect medical

needs of special education students

B. Scope of Services

Services provided to Gaston County Schools Exceptional Children Department should be based on

the following principles and guidelines:

Direct Instructional Staff (General, Adaptive Curriculum, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Blind and

Visually Impaired, Speech Language Pathology)

●​ Provide direct and indirect instructional support for PK-12 grade special education students

based on 180 day Gaston County Schools Calendar

●​ Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students grades PK-12

●​ Participate in IEP meetings

●​ Perform case management duties

●​ Provide research based interventions within specific area of need

●​ Conduct ongoing progress monitoring

●​ Provide direct instruction in one or more core content areas (reading, math, and writing)

●​ Use required or recommended Direct Instructional Programs

●​ Participate in appropriate professional development as requested by the district

●​ Keep adequate records including but not limited to service delivery logs, progress monitoring

data, progress reports

●​ Monitor instruction and services provided by assigned paraprofessional staff

●​ Demonstrate organizational and management skills in the classroom

●​ Other duties as assigned ​

Non-instructional Services Staff (School Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational

Therapists, Speech Therapist, Music Therapists, Sign Language Interpreters, Spoken Language

Facilitators, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, School Audiologists)

●​ Provide direct and indirect instructional support for PK-12 grade special education students

based on 180 day Gaston County Schools Calendar

●​ Develop and/or implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students, grades PK-12

●​ Participate in IEP meetings

●​ Complete formal and informal assessments and written reports associated with credentialed /

speciality area

●​ Assist with case management duties as warranted

●​ Provide research based interventions within specific area of need

●​ Conduct ongoing progress monitoring

●​ Participate in appropriate professional development as requested by the district

●​ Keep adequate records including but not limited to service delivery logs, progress monitoring

data, progress reports

●​ Monitor instruction and services provided by assigned therapy assistants

●​ Increase educational and functional accessibility allowing students to receive full benefit of a

free and appropriate public education (FAPE).

●​ Provide consultation for teachers and other school staff on student specific needs.

●​ Provide direct and indirect interventions as specified in student specific IEPs and Plans of Care

●​ Demonstrate organizational and management skills

●​ Other duties as assigned

Instructional and Behavioral Paraprofessional Staff (EC Teacher Assistants,Therapy Assistants,

Student Specific Support Assistants)

●​ Provide direct and indirect instructional support for PK-12 grade special education student

based on 180 day Gaston County Schools Calendar under the direction/supervision of

Licensed Special Education Teacher or Department for Exceptional Children Administrative

Staff

●​ Participate in appropriate professional development as requested by the district

●​ Assist with adequate records including student performance data and service delivery logs

●​ Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrator

Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Registered Behavior Technician

●​ Provide behavior supports for special education students

●​ Assist with FBAs and BIPs

●​ Keep adequate records for progress monitoring

●​ Participate in appropriate professional development as requested by the district

●​ Provide ongoing collaboration and consultation with special education staff and administrators

●​ Other duties as assigned

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training
• NAICS 611710Educational Support Services

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