Bid guide
How to bid on school-based mental health services for Palmdale School District
What the district is buying
Palmdale School District is seeking an organization to provide onsite and telehealth mental health services for students from transitional kindergarten through grade 12 and their families. The aim is equitable access to evidence-based therapy and mental health support.
The selected provider will vet, hire, train, manage, and supervise onsite mental health clinicians for the duration of the program.
Key date and deadline
The RFP was published October 24, 2026. Proposals are due November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The solicitation information provided does not state what happens to submissions received after the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity may suit a mental health services organization with the capacity to serve students and families through onsite and telehealth care, and to recruit, train, manage, and supervise onsite clinicians.
The solicitation is categorized as professional services.
How to access and submit the RFP
Open the Palmdale School District listing on PlanetBids to review the public scope, dates, and document list. The page may first ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check.
Register for a free PlanetBids vendor account with the district to download documents, receive addenda, and submit your proposal electronically. Review the listing and documents for the submission instructions.
Prepare a clear, responsive proposal
Use the RFP documents as your checklist. Address each requested item in the order and format specified, and explain how your organization will deliver both onsite and telehealth services to students and families.
Describe your approach to vetting, hiring, training, managing, and supervising clinicians. Allow time to complete portal registration and electronic submission before the deadline, and check PlanetBids for addenda before submitting.
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 Palmdale School District; the original posting controls.