Open Enrolment Services for Project Search
- Client
- Texas
- RFP Number
- EDUCATION-18126
- Posted
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- Category
- Subsistence, Education or Training Supplies and Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Texas government authority requires a vendor to provide open enrolment services for Project SEARCH, an initiative supporting individuals with disabilities through immersion in a business environment. The selected vendor must deliver skills training, conduct asset discovery, and help customers secure permanent, competitive, integrated employment. Specific required activities include collecting customer skills and support needs, assisting throughout three unpaid internships, establishing compensatory techniques and accommodations, and training host business support personnel. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to apply, and the vendor will perform the work offsite. The buyer expects vendors to submit budget proposals as part of their submissions. The provided text contains no specific evaluation criteria or key dates.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 18-Open Enrollment (OE) for Project SEARCH 3202600209.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Texas Workforce Commission is seeking qualified open enrollment service providers to deliver Project SEARCH services to Vocational Rehabilitation customers across Texas. Project SEARCH is an international initiative that provides skills training, internship opportunities, and job placement assistance to individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants must meet the qualifications outlined in the VR Standards for Providers Manual.
- Issued by
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Date of Release
- August 11, 2026
- Responses Due
- February 9, 2027 by 10:00 a.m. CST
- How to submit
- Electronic via the TWC Procurement Portal
- Submission details
- Applicants must register and submit all required application forms as separate, unencrypted PDF documents through the TWC Procurement Portal.
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Various service areas across Texas
- Insurance and bonding
- Providers must maintain insurance as described in VR-SFP Chapter 3 and VR-SFP Chapter 16. Staff transporting VR customers must meet Texas Department of Insurance minimum auto liability requirements.
- Funding
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services
Scope of work
- Project SEARCH Asset Discovery services
- Project SEARCH Skills Training services
- Project SEARCH Job Placement services
- Establishing compensatory techniques and accommodations
- Training individuals supporting the customer at host businesses
- On-site support during unpaid internships
Minimum qualifications
- Skills Trainers require a UNTWISE Job Skills Training credential, high school diploma/GED, and a Bachelor's degree or 1 year of documented experience.
- Job Placement Specialists require a UNTWISE Job Placement credential, high school diploma/GED, and a Bachelor's degree or 1 year of documented experience.
- Directors must meet qualifications and be appointed using Form VR3441A.
- Compliance with VR Standards for Providers (VR-SFP) Manual.
- Completion of required background checks per VR-SFP Chapter 3.
- Automobile liability insurance meeting Texas Department of Insurance requirements for staff transporting customers.
Documents to include with the bid
- Form 01 Execution of Application
- Form 02 W-9 and Direct Deposit Form (VR 1020)
- Form 03 Child Support Certification (VR 1305)
- Form 04 TWC VR Standards for Provider Certification (VR 3443)
- Form 05 Conflict of Interest Certification (VR 3444)
- Form 06 Provider Insurance Certification (VR 3445)
- Form 07 Entity Headquarters Information Management Form (VR 3441A)
- Form 08 Entity Headquarters Information - Services (VR 3441B)
- Form 09 Entity Headquarters Information – Location(s) (VR 3441C)
- Form 12 Provider Staff Information Form(s) with Supporting Documentation (VR 3455)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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