Pittsburgh Public Schools Mental Health and Social Emotional Support Services RFP
Pittsburgh SDSchool · Pittsburgh, PA- Due
- Feb 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Kimberly Russo Joseph
- 412-529-4291, Option 2
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified Contracted Service Providers (CSP) to deliver mental health and social emotional support services for students (ages Birth to 5) and their families. Services include individual consultations, child assessments, data management, and professional development for staff.
Individual consultations and mental health intervention services, training coordination, child assessments, data management, professional development training, on-site education training, consultation, technical assistance, support to educators and parents/caregivers, multi-tiered systems of approaches, implementation, management, and monitoring of a research-based parenting curriculum.
Background, Experience, and Past Performance (25 points), Ability to Meet PPS, Early Childhood's Needs (25 points), Plan of Scope of Work and Services (25 points), Cost-effectiveness (25 points)
SUMMARY
Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified Contracted Service Providers (CSP) to deliver mental health and social emotional support services for students (ages Birth to 5) and their families.
Services include individual consultations, child assessments, data management, and professional development for staff.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Individual consultations and mental health intervention services
- Training coordination
- Child assessments
- Data management
- Professional development training
- On-site education training
- Consultation
- Technical assistance
- Support to educators and parents/caregivers
- Multi-tiered systems of approaches
- Implementation
- Management
- Monitoring of a research-based parenting curriculum
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Letter of Transmittal
- Brief biographies of partners and employees
- Company's equal employment opportunity policies
- Information on any criminal convictions or indictments
- Comprehensive work plan
- Detailed fee structure
- Submit to
- Electronically via email or fax
- Scope location
- PPS District classrooms and childcare partnership locations
- Reported agency
- The School District of Pittsburgh
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Pittsburgh SD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 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 email or fax. For questions, contact Kimberly Russo Joseph.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Pittsburgh SD in PA, 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 Kimberly Russo Joseph at 412-529-4291, Option 2. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Individual consultations and mental health intervention services, training coordination, child assessments, data management, professional development training, on-site education training, consultation, technical assistance, support to educators and parents/caregivers, multi-tiered systems of approac. 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: "Background, Experience, and Past Performance (25 points), Ability to Meet PPS, Early Childhood's Needs (25 points), Plan of Scope of Work and Services (25 points), Cost-effectiveness (25 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Pittsburgh SD?
All active and historical solicitations from Pittsburgh SD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Pittsburgh SD 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 2 years. 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: Letter of Transmittal, Brief biographies of partners and employees, Company's equal employment opportunity policies, Information on any criminal convictions or indictments, Comprehensive work plan, De. Review the full document from Pittsburgh SD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: PPS District classrooms and childcare partnership locations. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.