Employment Related Services - Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR056097 is a state-level Indefinite Delivery Vehicle focused on Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities between ages 14-22. The contract enables the procurement of comprehensive employment-related services, including job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, workplace readiness training, self-advocacy instruction, and post-secondary education counseling. These services are designed to support students with disabilities in preparing for future employment and educational opportunities, with the potential to serve up to 40,000 potentially eligible students statewide through workshops, individual sessions, and work experiences.

The contract is awarded to Pathway to Work, a domestic nonprofit corporation based in Tempe, Arizona, and is administered by the Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services. The master agreement was originally established on July 8, 2021, with multiple contract amendments extending the performance period through July 7, 2026. As a master agreement, it covers the entire state of Arizona and operates as a fixed-price contract with specific rates for workshop completion and school coordination outcomes. The contract includes comprehensive insurance coverage and has undergone multiple renewals, indicating its ongoing value and effectiveness in delivering pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities.