State University of New York Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consultant Service

The State University of New York (SUNY) seeks an onshore USA consultant to provide technical assistance for developing Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) programs for students with intellectual disability. Over a two-year contract period, the selected consultant will provide customized technical assistance to designated SUNY campuses for program design, launch, and campus readiness, while assisting SUNY to create and support a System-wide IPSE community of practice. The technical assistance must align with model Accreditation Standards for Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability. All US-based organizations are eligible to bid, and the work will be performed offsite. Applicants must submit proposals by email by November 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST, including a detailed cost proposal, a certification regarding NYS Executive Order No. 16, and completed MWBE and SDVOB forms. Questions must be submitted by email to the designated contacts by November 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST. The contract budget is capped at a not-to-exceed amount of $149,000, with no reimbursement provided for travel expenses.