Texas DIR/ESBD #3202600157

Texas Workforce Commission seeks providers for Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind (ILS-OIB)

The Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Division is seeking qualified providers to deliver Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind (age 55+) across Texas. - Scope of Services: - Independent Living Skills Training (personal management, home management, communication, technology) - Orientation and Mobility Training (travel skills for blind/visually impaired individuals) - Diabetes Management Training (self-management education) - Braille Instruction - Equipment provision to support independent living goals - Guide Services and Reader Services - Transportation (with insurance requirements) - Information and Referral (I&R) services - Peer Counseling - Individual and Family Advocacy Training - Transition Services (support for moving from institutions to community living) - Government Buyer: - Texas Workforce Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation Division, Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Direct training and support services for blind individuals - Equipment and supplies to facilitate independent living - Notable Requirements: - Providers must meet staff qualifications and comply with TWC VR Standards for Providers - Payment is based on hourly fees for training services - Comprehensive application documentation required - Insurance verification for transportation services - Statewide coverage (all Texas counties) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Open enrollment; contracts are awarded as applications are approved - Contract term is five years, with possible early closure if sufficient applications are received

Description

This solicitation is an open enrollment for Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind, provided to Vocational Rehabilitation customers served by the Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational Rehabilitation division. The services are available statewide through Workforce Solutions offices. Applicants must meet all specified requirements to be eligible to provide these services. The solicitation includes multiple attachments related to application procedures, certifications, and service descriptions. The response deadline is November 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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