Department Of Administration Doa #PT5044

Adjustment to Blindness and Rehabilitation Services for State Services for the Blind

This opportunity from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), State Services for the Blind (SSB), seeks vendors to deliver specialized rehabilitation and employment services for individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind. - Government Buyer: - Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), State Services for the Blind (SSB) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Adjustment To Blindness (ATB) Training - Other rehabilitation training services - Progressive Employment Services (job placement and retention support) - No part numbers or specific quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must be tailored to the needs of blind, low vision, and DeafBlind individuals - Training should focus on independent living skills and employment outcomes - Opportunity is funded through the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Grant Program - No equipment or product purchases are specified; focus is on service delivery

Description

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), State Services for the Blind (SSB) is requesting applications to provide Adjustment To Blindness (ATB) and other rehabilitation training, as well as employment-related services including Progressive Employment Services to applicants and eligible blind, low vision, and DeafBlind customers through the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Grant Program. Proposals for the initial evaluation period must be received by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on June 29, 2026. Proposals are also accepted beyond this date until November 30, 2026. The solicitation is open and the estimated contract value is over $50,000.

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