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North Carolina DHHS Solicits Brain Injury Support Services Including Assessment, Cognitive Rehabilitation, and Job Placement

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is seeking vendors to provide comprehensive Brain Injury Support Services (BISS) for individuals with significant brain injuries. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina DHHS, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment and Independence Program Division - Scope of Services: - Assessment with complete report (Milestone 1) - 62 consumers - Evaluates consumer needs and capabilities - Cognitive rehabilitation and career exploration (Milestones 2 & 3) - 44 (Part 1) and 42 (Part 2) consumers - Includes therapeutic cognitive rehabilitation, counseling, case management, and career exploration - Employment and independence (Milestone 4) - 35 consumers - Job placement in competitive integrated settings and support toward independence - Successful 90-day placement follow-up (Milestone 5) - 29 consumers - Ensures successful job placement and retention - Unique Requirements: - Vendors must have appropriate accreditation and staffing, including Certified Brain Injury Specialist credentials - Service model must include a therapeutic cognitive rehabilitative component - Compliance with state and federal employment and anti-discrimination laws - Registration on the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal required - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named; this is a service-based procurement - Estimated quantities per milestone range from 29 to 62 consumers

Description

The State of North Carolina is seeking an outcome-based comprehensive service to provide brain injury support that serves the consumer from an assessment phase through job placement, closure, and extended follow along supports. The desired model incorporates a therapeutic cognitive rehabilitative component that assists the individual toward their goal of successful adjustment to their functional limitations, whether cognitive or physical in nature, or both. This solicitation is issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and aims to procure brain injury support services.

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