Funding for this contract is a 2025 Florida Legislative appropriation specifically for the Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. The primary purpose of this…

The Florida Department of Education's Master Agreement 26554 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing specialized vision rehabilitation services for visually impaired and blind citizens in Collier County and surrounding areas. The contract supports the employment of Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT), Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI), or professionals with Low Vision Rehabilitation certification to deliver critical individualized services. The primary service categories include Access Technology Training, Activities of Daily Living, Support Group/Guest Lecture Sessions, and Therapeutic Classes, targeting individuals aged 5 and older with a requirement to serve a minimum of 20 individuals through 3-15 individualized lessons per client.

The master agreement is awarded to the Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., located in Naples, Florida, with a contract period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The total contract value is $75,000, paid in monthly installments of $6,250 over a 12-month period. Contracted through the Florida Department of Education's Division of Blind Services, this master agreement is a non-state term contract specifically designed to support vision rehabilitation services within Collier County. The contract does not include specified renewal options and is funded through a 2025 Florida Legislative appropriation.