How to bid on therapeutic day program services for Lexington / Richland County School District Five

What the District is buying

School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified providers to establish and operate a Therapeutic Day Program for students receiving special education services.

The program must provide intensive, individualized educational, behavioral, and therapeutic support. Providers with experience delivering this kind of student-focused program may find the opportunity relevant.

Deadline and submission timing

Proposals are due November 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The solicitation number is 2027-011.

This is a competitive sealed proposal. Follow the solicitation’s instructions for submitting your response and make sure it arrives by the stated deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is aimed at qualified providers able to establish and operate a therapeutic day program for students receiving special education services.

It may suit organizations with relevant education, behavioral, and therapeutic service capabilities. Check the solicitation documents to confirm the District’s qualifications and requirements.

How to find the solicitation and respond

Open the ad in the South Carolina Business Opportunities Online Edition by selecting “View original source.” The ad identifies the buying agency and where the full solicitation is posted. Viewing the posting is public and does not require an account.

Get the documents from the location identified in the ad, then prepare and submit your proposal exactly as the solicitation directs. For questions, the listed point of contact is Chris Winslow at [email protected].

Prepare a clear, responsive proposal

Read the full solicitation carefully and make a checklist of every requested item, instruction, and submission step. Use the solicitation’s terms and organize your response so evaluators can find each answer.

Explain how your proposed program would deliver individualized educational, behavioral, and therapeutic support. Support your claims with relevant examples and keep the proposal focused on the District’s stated need.

Allow time to review the completed response and confirm that all required materials are included and submitted as directed before the deadline.