New York State Education Department RFP #161 Impartial Hearing Officer Professional Development
New York State School For The BlindSchool · Batavia, NY- Due
- Apr 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 5, 2026
- Duration
- 40 months
- Primary contact
- Sharon Veltman, Kayla Cronin, Tara Wildove
The 30-second brief
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purpose of providing NYSED directed professional development and technical assistance around Special Education Impartial Hearings to certified Impartial Hearing Officers (IHO) in New York State (NYS). In addition, the professional development provider will conduct investigations of complaints alleging the misconduct or challenging the competence of a NYS IHO.
Submission Documents, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, M/WBE Documents, Data Security and Privacy Plan
Technical Criteria (70 Points) - Project Description (25 Points), Workplan (5 Points), Organizational Capacity (40 Points); Financial Criteria (30 Points)
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Summary
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purpose of providing NYSED directed professional development and technical assistance around Special Education Impartial Hearings to certified Impartial Hearing Officers (IHO) in New York State (NYS).
In addition, the professional development provider will conduct investigations of complaints alleging the misconduct or challenging the competence of a NYS IHO.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Submission Documents
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- M/WBE Documents
- Data Security and Privacy Plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
34- Submission Documents/Certifications bearing signatures
- Technical Proposal/Narrative and Workplan
- Cost Proposal/Budget
- M/WBE Package bearing signatures
- Data Security and Privacy Plan
- Mandatory Requirements Certification Form
- M/WBE 100: Utilization Plan
- M/WBE 102: Notice of Intent to Participate
- EEO 100: Staffing Plan
- M/WBE 101: Request for Waiver
- M/WBE 105: Contractor's Good Faith Efforts
- Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
- Form A (State Consultant Services Contractor's Planned Employment)
- Form B (State Consultant Services Contractor's Annual Employment Report)
- NYSED Substitute Form W-9
- Form C-105.2
- Form U-26.3
- Form SI-12
- Form GSI-105.2
- CE-200
- Form DB-120.1
- Form DB-155
- Form ST-220-CA
- Form ST-220-TD
- Appendix A
- Appendix A-1
- Appendix X
- Appendix A-3
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix R
- Appendix D
- Standard Form 424B
- Standard Form LLL
- Submit to
- Electronically via online form: https://nysedcau.highq.com/nysedcau/renderSmartForm.action?formId=663e254e-7122-4150-9b89-4eb7e1220253. Questions via online form: https://nysedcau.highq.com/nysedcau/renderSmartForm.action?formId=c2735f64-7a7b-491c-be2a-bffafe815ad4. Program Matters Contact: [email protected]. Fiscal Matters Contact: [email protected]
- Scope location
- New York State (NYS)
- Reported agency
- New York State Education Department
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from New York State School For The Blind?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Electronically via online form: https://nysedcau.highq.com/nysedcau/renderSmartForm.action?formId=663e254e-7122-4150-9b89-4eb7e1220253. Questions via online form: https://nysedcau.highq.com/nysedcau/renderSmartForm.action?formId=c2735f64-7a7b-491c-be2a-bffafe815ad4. Program Matters Contact: [email protected]. Fiscal Matters Contact: [email protected]. For questions, contact Sharon Veltman, Kayla Cronin, Tara Wildove.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including New York State School For The Blind in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sharon Veltman, Kayla Cronin, Tara Wildove. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Submission Documents, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, M/WBE Documents, Data Security and Privacy Plan. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical Criteria (70 Points) - Project Description (25 Points), Workplan (5 Points), Organizational Capacity (40 Points); Financial Criteria (30 Points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from New York State School For The Blind?
All active and historical solicitations from New York State School For The Blind are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, New York State School For The Blind regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 40 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Submission Documents/Certifications bearing signatures, Technical Proposal/Narrative and Workplan, Cost Proposal/Budget, M/WBE Package bearing signatures, Data Security and Privacy Plan, Mandatory Req. Review the full document from New York State School For The Blind for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New York State (NYS). Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.