Project Information

Bid Title

Dispute Resolution Services (Mediators and IEP Facilitators)

Issuing Agency

State Government of Iowa

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Mar 16, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

005-RFP-2341-2026

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Project Description

Bid Information

Bid Number

005-RFP-2341-2026

Solicitation

Dispute Resolution Services (Mediators and IEP Facilitators)

Solicitation Type

Request for Proposals

County

Polk

Description

Description

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified Respondents to serve in one or more dispute resolution roles arising under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
A similar RFP for these services was posted in October 2024 as 005-RFP-1304-2025. This solicitation seeks to identify and award additional service providers for the same services requested under that prior RFP. Any contract resulting from this solicitation will run concurrently with, and be aligned in term with, the contract(s) awarded under RFP 005-RFP-1304-2025.
Respondents that were awarded a contract under RFP 005-RFP-1304-2025 are not eligible for award under this solicitation.
The Agency seeks qualified professionals to serve in the following roles:
Special Education Mediators – Support the resolution of special education disputes between parents, school districts, and Area Education Agencies. If the parties reach agreement on some or all issues, the Mediator assists in drafting a legally binding agreement reflecting the terms of resolution.
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Facilitators – Provide an early, voluntary form of alternative dispute resolution. The neutral Facilitator helps reduce conflict, maintain focus on student outcomes, support effective communication among team members, and guide the team through productive problem-solving processes.
The Agency may award contracts to multiple successful Respondents. Contractors will be assigned to cases on a rotational, random, or other equitable basis as determined by the Agency.

Full solicitation information can be found here:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=DASIowa

Agency Information

Number

005

Name

Administrative Services, Dept

Address 1

1305 E Walnut ST

Address 2

City/State/Zip

Des Moines, IA 50319

Contact Information

Contact Name

Jocelyn Brincks

Contact Title

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Contact Email

jocelyn.brincks1@iowa.gov

Contact Phone Number

(515) 499-3659

Contact Phone Extension

Contact Other Number

Contact Fax Number

Valid Dates

From

3/15/2026 5:00:00 PM

Until

4/16/2026 2:00:00 PM

Documents/Attachments

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training

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