Seeking bids for Orientation and Mobility Services for visually impaired individuals at Brenham State Supported Living Center. Contract start date is 09/01/2026 and ends 08/31/2029. Bidders must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and personnel must have 3 years of experience and relevant certifications (CLVT, COMS, CVRT, CATIS). Services include precane training, sighted guide techniques, and staff training for escorting visually impaired individuals. Contractor must maintain confidentiality and undergo background checks. Invoices are submitted monthly. Award will be based on best value to the state, considering requirements, performance, and price.
Responses must be received by 07/15/2026, 10:30 am Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is 09/01/2026.
Payment will be made in accordance with the pricing provided on Exhibit C. Invoices are submitted monthly and must describe work completed in detail. The agency must acknowledge satisfactory performance before approving payment.
Award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, considering meeting requirements, ability to meet performance delivery, and price.
Bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience. Personnel must have at least three years of relevant experience and hold certifications such as CLVT, COMS, CVRT, or CATIS. A minimum of three verifiable references are required.
Failure to correct deficiencies in a timely manner may result in delayed payment or nonpayment. Noncompliance with certain requirements may result in termination of the contract.
Submitting exceptions to the IFB, including assumptions, may lead to disqualification. Failure to comply with communication restrictions or submission requirements can also result in disqualification.