Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for Eligible High School Students

The Agency of Human Services (AHS), Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide for operation and administration of a summer youth program and wages for pre-employment training for students with disabilities. The selected contractor will provide one or more of the following services to a minimum of 1,000 students each contract year: Job Exploration, Training in Workplace Readiness, Work-Based Learning Experiences, Opportunities for Post-Secondary Education/Training, and Self-Advocacy. The contractor must provide the required services for students in all twelve Agency of Human Services Districts in Vermont. Some key points to consider: • The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. • The maximum value for this contract shall not exceed $1,200,000 per contract year or $6,000,000 over a five-year term. • The contractor must carry Commercial General Liability Insurance and a minimum of $500,000 combined single limit in Automobile Liability Insurance. • The contractor will be required to sign a Consumer Information and Privacy Rule regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) agreement as part of a State contract.