Department Of Labor And Industry - Pa - Agency Bids & RFPs

This is a statement of work for a grant focused on improving transition services at the local education agency (LEA) level. The grant period is from October 12, 2025 to September 30, 2027. The grantee will participate in coaching academy sessions, screen LEAs, establish implementation teams, support LEA internal coaches, conduct monthly meetings, distribute surveys, facilitate data reviews, secure supplies, provide financial support for educators, and attend meetings with grant co-directors and other stakeholders. A sustainability plan, outlining the intermediate unit's strategy to assist at least two more LEAs in adopting the transition systems framework, must be submitted to the grant co-directors and the OVRS grant resource account by May 15, 2027.

This is a request for bids (IFB) to procure professional, on-demand enhanced driving and ancillary services for the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). The services are for employees with disabilities, originating from the Pittsburgh office and serving Allegheny County and surrounding areas. Bidders must be self-certified as DGS small businesses and meet specific eligibility requirements, including insurance, licensing, and background checks. Pricing is based on hourly rates, with guaranteed minimums for certain trips. The commonwealth reserves the right to request DGS small business certificates to verify renewal. The awarded bidders shall provide all facilities, labor, materials, services, skills, supervision, and necessary equipment to manage and conduct provision of services under this contract. The commonwealth will issue blanket purchase orders to the vendor. The contractor may not perform any work without the issuance of a purchase order. All quantities identified on the purchase order are estimated and may be increased or decreased. Contractors must provide services between the hours of 7 am EST to 6 pm ET, Monday through Friday. Additional documents required: current DGS small business certification, state-issued driver's license, state-issued registration and inspection for each transport vehicle, current vehicles insurance certificates, three 3 years driving history issued by the state of residence for all transport staff, typewritten document outlining all personnel providing services and where each driver will be physically located during the term of the contract, and the location of the business office. The contract includes service level agreements (SLAs) with performance metrics and potential liquidated damages for non-compliance. Mileage, subsistence, and lodging will be reimbursed at the current rate as per management directive 230. 10. The commonwealth reserves the right to review and/or reject any wait time reimbursement requests. The awarded bidders must demonstrate knowledge and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The awarded bidders may not advertise or publicize in any way a written or verbal endorsement that their equipment and/or services are being used by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania without the written approval of the commonwealth. Subcontracting with nonprofit subcontractors is allowable with DLI approval. The addition and/or deletion of any contractors during the term of this contract will be at the sole discretion of DLI. DLI reserves the right to issue a supplementary bid on a quarterly basis, or as required, to add bidders during the term of the contract.