Orleans Parish School Board RFP 26-0091 Mental Health Counseling Services
Orleans Parish School DistrictSchool · New Orleans, LA- Due
- Apr 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Paul A. Lucius
- (504) 304-3917
The 30-second brief
Orleans Parish School Board is seeking proposals for mental health counseling services, with a specialty in serving English Learner, immigrant, and LEP populations. Services will be provided across K-12, including counseling, behavioral health, and psychological services in multiple languages. The scope includes universal screenings, development of service prescriptions, service delivery, and community sessions.
Proposals, DBE Responsiveness Form 1, DBE Responsiveness Form 2, DBE Certification Letter, DBE Professional Services Compliance Certification Checklist, Authority to Contract on Behalf of Company, Cost Proposal Form, References, Indemnity & Insurance, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility & Voluntary Exclusion, Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Proposer's Certification, Non-Collusion Statement, Vendor Registration Form, Orleans Parish School Board Standards Prohibiting Conflicts of Interest, Proposer Guaranties and Warranties, Edgar Contract Addendum
Experience in providing mental health services for children, Sustainable plan for scope execution, Ability to provide high quality work samples, Familiarity with NOLA PS school system, Qualifications of primary personnel, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal (DBE) of 35%, Cost of Services
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Summary
Orleans Parish School Board is seeking proposals for mental health counseling services, with a specialty in serving English Learner, immigrant, and LEP populations.
Services will be provided across K-12, including counseling, behavioral health, and psychological services in multiple languages. The scope includes universal screenings, development of service prescriptions, service delivery, and community sessions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Experience in providing mental health services for children
- Sustainable plan for scope execution
- Ability to provide high quality work samples
- Familiarity with NOLA PS school system
- Qualifications of primary personnel
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal (DBE) of 35%
- Cost of Services
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
19- Proposals
- DBE Responsiveness Form 1
- DBE Responsiveness Form 2
- DBE Certification Letter
- DBE Professional Services Compliance Certification Checklist
- Authority to Contract on Behalf of Company
- Cost Proposal Form
- References
- Indemnity & Insurance
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility & Voluntary Exclusion
- Certifications Regarding Lobbying
- Proposer's Certification
- Non-Collusion Statement
- Vendor Registration Form
- Orleans Parish School Board Standards Prohibiting Conflicts of Interest
- Proposer Guaranties and Warranties
- Edgar Contract Addendum
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Appendix A – NOLA-PS Required Documents, Appendix B - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Required Documents
- Scope location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Reported agency
- Orleans Parish School Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Orleans Parish School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 16, 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. For questions, contact Paul A. Lucius.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Orleans Parish School District in LA, 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 Paul A. Lucius at (504) 304-3917. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposals, DBE Responsiveness Form 1, DBE Responsiveness Form 2, DBE Certification Letter, DBE Professional Services Compliance Certification Checklist, Authority to Contract on Behalf of Company, Cost Proposal Form, References, Indemnity & Insurance, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, I. 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: "Experience in providing mental health services for children, Sustainable plan for scope execution, Ability to provide high quality work samples, Familiarity with NOLA PS school system, Qualifications..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Orleans Parish School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Orleans Parish School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Orleans Parish School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Appendix A – NOLA-PS Required Documents, Appendix B - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Required Documents. Review the full document from Orleans Parish School District 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 Orleans, Louisiana. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.