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

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR056118 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities aged 14-22. The contract covers comprehensive employment-related services, including job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, post-secondary education guidance, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy instruction. These services can be delivered through both group and individual workshops, with options for virtual and in-person delivery, targeting a potential population of over 40,000 individuals across Arizona. The services are designed to support students enrolled in secondary, postsecondary, or vocational training programs in developing critical employment skills and transition strategies.

The master agreement was awarded to Empowering Services LLC by the Arizona Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services, with an initial award date of July 8, 2021. The contract has undergone multiple amendments extending its performance period through July 7, 2026, and maintains a statewide geographic coverage within Arizona. The IDV is structured as a master agreement with unit-based pricing for workshops and coordination activities, allowing flexibility in service delivery. Multiple insurance policies, including commercial general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation, support the contract, with coverage limits typically set at $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract type enables multiple service providers to ensure comprehensive statewide service coverage for students with disabilities.