Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) Model Demonstration Project – NYAIL

New York Association for Independent Living (NYAIL) is amending its single-source contract for employment services under the Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Model Demonstration Project, funded by the Adult Career Counseling and Employment Services Vocational Rehabilitation Program (ACCESVR), with an amendment due August 18, 2026.

This is a sole-source procurement — an approved exemption request under the Consolidated Request for Exception and Reimbursement (CRER) process. NYAIL and its member Independent Living Centers are the sole provider of services across six project regions. The amendment reallocates unspent contract funds to future contract years to support expanded staffing for customized employment delivery. Customized employment is designated as a high-intensity service requiring additional staff resources to achieve project outcomes.

The scope encompasses benefits advisement, work readiness, career exploration, self-advocacy, and customized employment services. NYAIL is positioned as the statewide coordinator overseeing the work of local Independent Living Centers. No subcontracting, joint venture, or coproduction arrangements are anticipated under this amendment.

NYAIL's standing as a proven Part B vendor under the vocational rehabilitation framework and its established statewide network of Independent Living Centers form the rationale for the sole-source determination.