IFB SD26-00001 Blind Cane Tapping Training Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are requesting bids for Blind Cane Tapping Training Services at California State Prison, Sacramento under IFB SD26-00001, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of at least 3 percent for responsiveness and award eligibility. A 5 percent small business preference applies if the bidder holds small business certification or commits to subcontracting at least 25 percent of net bid price to small businesses.

Bidders must hold a valid Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) credential from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), demonstrate two years of experience performing Blind Cane Tapping Training Services, and maintain a business location within 110 miles of the prison. The scope includes initial assessments of ambulatory abilities for incarcerated persons, Orientation and Mobility training for blind cane usage, Cognitive Skills training for newly blind or vision-impaired individuals, Effective Communication documentation, and progress reports. Services are delivered on-site, virtual, or by phone during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 100 Prison Road, Represa, California 95671.

The contract term runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029 (three years). Compensation is provided at actual expenditure rates specified in a rate sheet, submitted monthly in arrears. Bidders must include per-session pricing for phone/virtual sessions, on-site sessions, and consecutive training sessions, plus a daily cancellation fee. All costs—labor, travel, per diem, materials, transportation, equipment, and supervision—are included in quoted rates. Contractor staff must complete fingerprinting, security clearance, TB testing, and HIPAA Business Associate compliance; maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation of $1 million; and hold active business registration or valid business license. Questions are due September 15, 2026. Public bid opening is September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with notice of intent to award on October 5, 2026. Award is to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.