How to bid on substitute nursing services for Rhode Island School for the Deaf

What the agency is seeking

The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, through the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, is seeking vendors to provide substitute nursing services and establish a qualified list of vendors.

This opportunity may suit a healthcare firm that can provide substitute nursing services and wants to be considered for the qualified vendor list.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 7, 2026. Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

Submit before the deadline. The solicitation information provided does not describe what happens to late responses, so check the full documents for the agency’s rules.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to healthcare vendors that provide substitute nursing services. Review the full solicitation to confirm its qualifications and any other requirements before deciding whether to respond.

How to access and respond

Open the original posting on Ocean State Procures (OSP), Rhode Island’s procurement portal. Viewing the bid is public and does not require an account.

To download documents or submit a response, create or use a free OSP (WebProcure) account. The full solicitation and response instructions are available through the posting; the public bid board also provides a “print/download solicitation” button.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full solicitation and follow its instructions closely. Confirm what information and documents are requested, how the response must be submitted, and any stated qualifications for vendors.

Allow time to prepare and upload the response through OSP, then verify that it was submitted before the November 6 deadline.