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Specialized Driver Evaluation and Training and Vehicle Modification Prescriptions The State of Iowa seeks qualified respondents to provide Specialized Driver Evaluation and Training and Vehicle Modification Prescriptions.

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Open 9/17/2025 12:00 PM CDT Type RFP - Request for Proposal Close 10/15/2025 2:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFP-1942-2026 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 10/15/2025 2:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Katelyn Howells katelyn.howells@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-721-7856

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 99032 Driver's License Services 47078 Training and Recreational Aids for the Disabled 78546 Driver Training Materials 94886 Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

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It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.

NOTE: Anytime the Respondent opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission.

NOTE: Respondent must approve and resubmit their Proposal after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the Proposal was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Respondent only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment.

Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your proposal again (if previously submitted).

Background

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) is a division under Iowa Workforce Development and provides a variety of services that assist eligible Iowans with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.

Specialized driver evaluation, training and vehicle modification services are supported when an eligible individual requires these services to reach their employment goal. IVRS purchases these services from qualified entities. There are currently three contracted entities that provide these services; two that provide no tech and low tech and one that provides no tech, low tech and high tech. IVRS has an ongoing need for entities that can provide these services.

Objectives

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select qualified Driver Rehabilitation Professionals, Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, or Occupational Therapist Driver Rehabilitation Specialists to provide the following services in support of eligible Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Job Candidates in the no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech ranges of adaptive equipment needs:

• Comprehensive driver evaluation and written report;

• Individualized driver training and written progress reports;

• Vehicle modification prescription for vehicle modification and adaptive equipment needs;

• Evaluation and training provided using adaptive driving equipment that meets the needs of the Job

Candidate and their disability;

• Provision of services at the Job Candidate’s current residential location within Iowa.

All services will be funded through a federal formal grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, U.S. Department of Education. There is no non-governmental funding for the provision of these services.

The State reserves the right to award multiple Agreements following this RFP.

Contract Term

The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of contract execution (the “Effective Date”). At the end of the Contract’s initial term, the State shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the same terms and conditions for up to a total of five (5) additional one-year terms for a total contract term not to exceed six (6) years. The State will give the Vendor written notice of its intent whether to exercise each option no later than sixty (60) days before the end of the Contract’s then-current term.

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Respondent shall read the following information.

2. Respondent shall read the Administrative Information.

3. Respondent shall read the Evaluation Guidelines.

4. Respondent shall read the Contract Terms and Conditions

5. Respondent shall read and make certifications of their Proposal.

6. Respondent shall read and authorize to release information for their Proposal.

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Buyer Attachments

1. 005-RFP-1942-2026 Specialized Driver Training Submission Requirements.pdf

2. 005-RFP-1942-2026 Specialized Driver Training Submission Specifications.pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Response Instructions:

1.1 Confidential Treatment of Information - Is Respondent requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.2

A Respondent requesting confidential treatment of specific information shall: (1) fully complete and sign Part 2 of Form 22, (2) conspicuously mark the outside of its Proposal as containing confidential information, (3) mark each page upon which the Respondent believes confidential information appears and CLEARLY IDENTIFY EACH ITEM for which confidential treatment is requested; MARKING A PAGE IN THE PAGE MARGIN IS NOT SUFFICIENT IDENTIFICATION, and (4) submit a “Public Copy” from which the confidential information has been excised.

1.3 Respondent must attach separate Technical Proposal file.

1.4 Respondent must attach separate Cost Proposal file.

1.5 Respondent shall indicate if Artificial Intelligence (AI) was used in the creation of the proposal.

1.6 Respondent shall indicate if Artificial Intelligence will be used in the rendering of services following this RFP.

Group 2: Respondent Background Information Instructions:

2.1 Enter the name, address and telephone number of the Respondent’s representative to contact regarding all contractual and technical matters concerning the Proposal.

2.2 Enter the Respondent's contact name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address including all d/b/a’s or assumed names or other operating names of the Respondent and any local addresses and phone numbers.

2.3 Enter the Respondent's State or Foreign Country of Residence.

2.4 Respondent shall enter the Resident Preference given by the State or Foreign Country of the Respondent’s residence. Enter the resident preference in the text box or indicate "no preference".

2.5 Enter the Respondent's Form of business entity, e.g., corporation, partnership, proprietorship, or LLC.

2.6 Enter the Respondent's state of incorporation, state of formation, or state of organization.

2.7 Respondent shall provide the location(s) including address and telephone numbers of the offices and other facilities that relate to the Respondent’s performance under the terms of this RFP.

2.8 Enter the number of employees employed by Respondent.

2.9 Enter Respondent's type of business.

2.10 Enter the name, contact information and qualifications of any subcontractors who will be involved with this project the Respondent proposes to use and the nature of the goods and/or services the subcontractor would perform.

Group 3: Termination, Litigation, and Debarment Instructions:

3.1 Has the Respondent had a contract for goods and/or services terminated for any reason?

3.2 If so, provide full details regarding the termination.

3.3 Describe any damages or penalties assessed against or dispute resolution settlements entered into by Respondent under any existing or past contracts for goods and/or services. Provide full details regarding the circumstances, including dollar amount of damages, penalties and settlement payments.

3.4 Provide a list and summary of all litigation or threatened litigation, administrative or regulatory proceedings, or similar matters to which the Respondent or its officers have been a party.

Group 4: Terms and Conditions Instructions:

4.1 Respondent shall read the Terms and Conditions for SERVICES and enter a response.

4.2 A Respondent requesting Exceptions to the Terms and Conditions shall submit a copy of the Terms and Conditions with the requested edits. Submission of this document is not a guarantee that the State of Iowa will accept the requested edits.

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4.3 Respondent shall read the Federal Terms and Conditions and enter a response.

4.4 A Respondent requesting Exceptions to the Terms and Conditions shall submit a copy of the Terms and Conditions with the requested edits. Submission of this document is not a guarantee that the State of Iowa will accept the requested edits.

4.5

By submitting a Proposal, Respondent acknowledges its acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFP and the General Terms and Conditions without change except as otherwise expressly stated in its Proposal. If the Respondent takes exception to a provision, it must identify it by page and section number, state the reason for the exception, and set forth in its Proposal the specific RFP or General Terms and Conditions language it proposes to include in place of the provision. If Respondent’s exceptions or responses materially alter the RFP, or if the Respondent submits its own terms and conditions or otherwise fails to follow the process described herein, the Agency may reject the Proposal, in its sole discretion.

4.6 A Respondent requesting Exceptions to the Terms and Conditions shall submit a copy of the Terms and Conditions with the requested edits. Submission of this document is not a guarantee that the State of Iowa will accept the requested edits.

4.7 The Respondent hereby explicitly authorizes the Agency to conduct criminal history and/or other background investigation(s) of the Respondent, its officers, directors, shareholders, partners and managerial and supervisory personnel who will be involved in the performance of the Contract.

4.8 The Respondent shall guarantee the goods and/or services offered in the Proposal are currently available and that all Proposal terms, including price, will remain firm for the number days indicated on the RFP cover sheet following the deadline for submitting Proposals.

4.9

Awarded Respondent will be required to register to do business in Iowa before payments can be made.

For Contractor registration documents, go to:

https://das.iowa.gov/procurement/vendors/how-do-business

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