Bid guide
How to bid on a School Psychologist Pipeline Program for Rhode Island RIDE
What Rhode Island is buying
The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks proposals from accredited higher education institutions to develop and implement a School Psychologist Pipeline Program.
The initiative aims to expand and diversify the school psychologist workforce, address shortages, and strengthen mental and behavioral health support in K–12 schools.
Key date and deadline
Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The solicitation is RFP27007048.
Submit your response before the deadline through the process described in the full solicitation. The provided information does not state what happens to late submissions.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFP is aimed at accredited higher education institutions with relevant capacity to develop and run a school psychologist pipeline program.
It may suit institutions focused on preparing school psychologists and supporting mental and behavioral health in K–12 schools.
How to access and respond
Open the original posting on Ocean State Procures, Rhode Island’s statewide procurement portal. You can view the bid publicly without an account.
To download the solicitation documents or submit a response, create a free OSP (WebProcure) account. Review the full solicitation for response instructions and submit before the deadline.
Prepare a clear, competitive proposal
Read the full solicitation carefully and use its requirements to organize your response. Make clear how your institution would develop and implement the program and address the stated goals of expanding and diversifying the workforce and strengthening K–12 supports.
Before submitting, check that your response addresses every requested item, is consistent across sections, and is complete. Allow time to resolve account or submission issues before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; the original posting controls.