The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking qualified and impartial IDEA mediators to resolve disputes between local education agencies and parents of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The place of performance is Kentucky (KY).
Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on 2026-10-30, and the RFP was released on 2026-10-15.
Mediators will be compensated at a flat hourly rate of $75.00 plus reimbursement for authorized training, travel, and other approved costs.
The initial contract term is anticipated to be from January 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional two-year periods.
The procurement method is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Personal Service Contract.
The solicitation is issued by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Requirement: Offeror shall submit evidence of at least one of the following as part of the technical proposal: 1. A licensed attorney in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association or 2. A certified teacher with a special education certification issued by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board or 3. Completion of 40 hours of mediation training as provided in Section 2(1)(a) of Administrative Procedures of the Supreme Court of Kentucky (see Order 2005-2) for Court-Approved Mediators.
Requirement: Offeror should be able to provide a minimum of 80 hours of service annually.
Requirement: The awarded vendor(s) shall be responsible for maintaining Commercial General Liability Insurance in accordance with minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate.
Requirement: Professional Liability (Error & Omissions) Insurance shall be required for all professional services performed by licensed or certificated individuals or individuals working on behalf of licensed or certificated individuals, with a minimum limit of liability of $1,000,000.00 per claim.
Requirement: Automobile Liability Insurance is required for delivery, onsite training, services or events in all situations where the Contractor must drive to any property where Commonwealth operations occur, with a minimum coverage limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit.
Licence
A licensed attorney in good standing with the…
Term
January 1, 2027 through…
Method
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Documents
2 files
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Provide impartial mediation services to resolve disputes between local education agencies and parents of students with disabilities under the IDEA.
Submit a technical proposal demonstrating qualifications, mediation experience, and availability, including a completed Statement of Availability (Attachment A).
Submit a cost proposal (though cost is not scored; compensation is a flat hourly rate of $75.00).
Be available to travel throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including possible overnight travel.
Provide a minimum of 80 hours of service annually and maintain required insurance coverages.
Requirements
From the documents
Licence
A licensed attorney in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association or a certified teacher with a special education certification issued by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board or completion of 40 hours of mediation training as provided in Section 2(1)(a) of Administrative Procedures of the Supreme Court of Kentucky (see Order 2005-2) for Court-Approved Mediators
Posted Scope of Work
IDEA Mediator
Category: LGL. Type: Request for Proposals (RFP). Agency: Department Of Education. Documents: Attachment A - Statement of Availability MIC, IDEA Mediator Final 7.10.20 (1) (2).docx; Final_RFP_540_2700000106_1_SO_FORM.PDF — Assembled pdf file for document [RFP,540,2700000106,1] - Solicitation Printer
Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated
The contractor shall provide mediation services as required by the IDEA. Mediators will be compensated at a flat hourly rate of $75.00 and will receive reimbursement for authorized training expenses, travel expenses, and other approved costs associated with providing services. Travel throughout the Commonwealth is required, and overnight travel may be required. The offeror should be able to provide a minimum of 80 hours of service annually.
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Mediators will be compensated at a flat hourly rate of $75.00 and will receive reimbursement for authorized training expenses, travel expenses, and other approved costs associated with providing services.
What are the mandatory qualifications to be considered for this contract?
The offeror must submit evidence of at least one of the following: 1. A licensed attorney in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association, 2. A certified teacher with a special education certification issued by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, or 3. Completion of 40 hours of mediation training as provided in Section 2(1)(a) of Administrative Procedures of the Supreme Court of Kentucky for Court-Approved Mediators.
What is the minimum annual service requirement?
The offeror should be able to provide a minimum of 80 hours of service annually.
When are proposals due?
Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on 10/30/2026.
Full source recordEvery field Department Of Education published, untouched
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Source: Department Of Education (solicitation RFP-540-2700000106-1), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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