497 - VR Business Network ConsultationBid Documents
- The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), specifically the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive recovery advocacy and support services through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 004100000085806. The primary objectives include publishing a quarterly newsletter, distributing educational materials about substance use disorder and mental health challenges through various channels like social media and websites, developing...
- The State of Indiana, specifically the Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), is seeking a contractor to develop a comprehensive youth support professional curriculum through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Youth Peer Training. The procurement, focused on Marion County, involves a three-phase project: information gathering, curriculum development, and beta testing. Key deliverables include conducting three listening sessions with subject...
- The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), specifically the Disability and Rehabilitative Services division, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive vending machine delivery and repair services statewide through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #004970000085638. The primary objectives include selecting a contractor capable of delivering, moving, training, and repairing various types of vending machines, including cold drink, snack, combo, and hot drink machines...
- The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), specifically the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), is seeking a certified QPR Master Trainer to conduct a single Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training for Trainers Workshop. This Request for Quotation (RFQ 004100000085454) requires a vendor who is already certified with the QPR Institute to deliver an eight-hour in-person training workshop with a minimum of 10 participants. The key deliverables include coordinating...
- The District of Columbia's Department of Disability Services (DDS) and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is seeking competitive proposals for vocational services to be implemented in fiscal year 2026. This procurement targets comprehensive vocational rehabilitation and employment support services for individuals with disabilities, with a primary focus on facilitating meaningful employment outcomes. The contract requires vendors to provide specialized assessment, career counseling, job...
- The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is seeking a contractor to deliver comprehensive Brief Action Planning (BAP) Training through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with Event ID 00400-0000085480. The procurement solicits a training provider to execute a series of specialized training programs from November 30, 2025, to June 29, 2026, which include 10 in-person BAP trainings for Indiana health systems, 15 virtual BAP trainings for Indiana organizations, a 30-minute practice and certification...
- The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver comprehensive food business training and continuing education services through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #0000085941. The procurement specifically aims to expand and support the Indiana Food Business Consultants (IFBC) Cohort by providing new consultant training and ongoing educational support. Interested vendors must submit a complete bid package by December 5, 2025, either via email to...
- The Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), on behalf of the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities (GCPD), is seeking qualified entities to develop a comprehensive State Plan for Developmental Disabilities for the 2027-2032 period. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify partners with expertise in developmental disabilities and strategic planning, with a focus on creating a state plan using the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework. The primary deliverables...
- The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Review Board is seeking a contractor to provide professional transcription services for appeals filed to the Indiana Court of Appeals. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires a qualified vendor to transcribe administrative hearings that occur telephonically or in-person, with the contractor expected to listen to and accurately transcribe hearing recordings. The department anticipates 1-2 hearings monthly, with each hearing typically lasting...
- The Vermont Office of Purchasing and Contracting has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a DAIL Vocational Rehabilitation Client Relationship Management System (CRMS) targeting Washington County and specifically Montpelier City. The procurement seeks a comprehensive technology solution to support vocational rehabilitation services, with potential vendors required to download bid documents from the state's official procurement website. The RFP was posted on October 28, 2025, with proposals...
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is seeking a state or public entity to provide technical assistance for a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Business Network Consultation in Hamilton County. The procurement (RFQ 004970000086051) aims to support employment opportunities for VR participants with disabilities by establishing a network that connects job seekers to local businesses. The selected contractor must leverage an existing network of at least 25 committed business partners across diverse industries to facilitate informational interviews, work experiences, internships, job shadowing, and hiring opportunities for adult and student job seekers. The project is estimated to begin March 1, 2026, with a contract term of six to seven months, potentially extending through September 2026. Qualified bidders must demonstrate documented knowledge of career pathways and in-demand industries in Hamilton County and prove capacity to meet all scope requirements immediately. The bid package must be submitted via email to amber.schwipps@fssa.in.gov by December 17, 2025, at 7:00 AM EST, with the complete submission including a proposal addressing bidder qualifications, detailed budget, staff qualifications, business partner recruitment strategies, references, and required forms. The procurement includes specific diversity participation goals, requiring 8% Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 11% Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). Only state or public entities are eligible to respond to this solicitation. The contract has a maximum value of $150,000, with a mandatory non-federal matching contribution of 21.3% that must be deposited into a BRS account within 60 days of contract execution - specifically, a $150,000 contract requires a contractor match of $40,597.20. The matching funds, sourced from state or public funds, will support VR program costs including job coaching, job seeker transportation, and contract management. Bidders must provide documentation of small business or disadvantaged business enterprise certifications if applicable. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' notice and may cancel the agreement if appropriated funds become unavailable. Future opportunities for extended services may be considered based on the pilot's success.
Name | Description | Size | Type | Posted |
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SolicitationPackage 004970000086051.docx | 592KB | Document | 11/3/25 | |
VR Match Calculator.xlsx | 12KB | Spreadsheet | 11/3/25 | |
497_-_VR_Business_Network_Consultation.pdf | 11KB | 11/3/25 | ||
RFQ VR Business Network Consultation October_ 2025.docx | 22KB | Document | 11/3/25 |