Specialized Driver Evaluation and Training and Vehicle Modification Prescriptions

The State of Iowa, through Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS), is seeking qualified respondents to provide Specialized Driver Evaluation and Training and Vehicle Modification Prescriptions via Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 005-RFP-1942-2026. The procurement targets Driver Rehabilitation Professionals, Specialists, or Occupational Therapist Driver Rehabilitation Specialists to deliver comprehensive services for eligible IVRS job candidates with disabilities. Required services include comprehensive driver evaluations, individualized driver training, vehicle modification prescriptions, and assessments using adaptive driving equipment. The RFP is open from September 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT to October 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with potential respondents expected to demonstrate expertise in supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment through specialized transportation services. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential renewals for up to five additional one-year periods, not exceeding a total of six years. Successful providers must be capable of delivering no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech adaptive equipment services tailored to individual client needs.

The procurement is entirely funded through a federal grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, U.S. Department of Education, with no non-governmental funding involved. The State reserves the right to award multiple agreements, indicating potential for multiple vendor selection. Payment terms are structured at 0% 0, Net 60, suggesting flexible financial arrangements for selected providers. Currently, three contracted entities provide adaptive equipment services, and IVRS aims to expand its pool of qualified service providers. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, the focus on supporting individuals with disabilities suggests a potential preference for providers with demonstrated expertise in adaptive transportation solutions. The RFP does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the required services and the potential for multi-year contracts indicates a significant opportunity for qualified rehabilitation and driver modification service providers.