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Seeking proposals to operate Minnesota's Employment First Technical Assistance (TA) Center. The center will advance competitive integrated employment (CIE) for individuals receiving home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers. The anticipated contract term is February 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with potential extensions up to five years. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026. Funding is available up to $400,000 for Year 1 (SFY 2027) and up to $1,500,000 for Year 2 (SFY 2028), with potential annual funding of $1,500,000 for subsequent years. The selected grantee will build statewide capacity, align partners, and accelerate the implementation of employment first practices. Key functions include provider transformation, TA delivery, system alignment, knowledge resource development, and benefits integration. Responders must demonstrate experience in systems change leadership, delivering multilevel TA, and cross-agency collaboration. The evaluation will be based on best value, with proposals assessed on various components including executive summary, organizational background, TA service delivery model, training, staffing, performance measurement, implementation plan, equity, innovation, and budget. Professional responsibility and data privacy are also critical considerations.
Proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2026, no later than 4:00 p. m. Central Standard Time. Proposals must be submitted by july 31, 2026, no later than 4:00 p. m. central standard time.
Proposals will be evaluated on best value. Proposals will be evaluated on best value as specified below.
This opportunity is intended for organizations or collaboratives with demonstrated capacity to lead statewide disability employment systems change, with experience in systems change leadership, improving CIE outcomes, delivering multilevel TA, cross-agency collaboration, and Minnesota-based operational capacity. This opportunity is intended for organizations or collaboratives with demonstrated capacity to lead statewide disability employment systems change.
Responders' questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing prior to Friday, June 12, 2026, at 4:00 p. m. Central Standard Time. Responders questions regarding this rfp must be submitted in writing prior to friday, june 12, 2026 at 4:00 p. m. central standard time.
Failure to observe the terms and conditions in completion of the proposal, failure to submit a required statement or use the most current forms, or late or incomplete responses may result in disqualification. Failure to observe the terms and conditions in completion of the proposal is at the responders risk and may, at the discretion of the state, result in disqualification of the proposal for nonresponsiveness.
Year 1 SFY 2027: up to $400,000. Year 2 SFY 2028: up to $1,500,000. If extended, up to $1,500,000 annually for up to five years total. Year 1 sfy 2027: up to 400, 000year 2 sfy 2028: up to 1, 500, 000if extended, the state anticipates up to 1, 500, 000 annually for up to five 5 years total.
