Supported Employment Training and Technical Assistance

The Nebraska Department of Education is seeking a contractor to provide statewide supported employment training, technical assistance, consultation, and professional development for Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation staff and providers serving people with disabilities.

Nebraska > Department of Administrative Services > Purchasing Bureau > Nebraska Department of Education > Office of Vocational Rehabilitation


General
Open
NDERFP260915
Nov 13, 2026 05:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
nde.procurement@nebraska.gov
500 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a contractor to strengthen statewide supported employment services through training, technical assistance, consultation, and professional development. The work includes assessing needs; developing and delivering training and practical resources; advising staff and contracted providers; and evaluating activities and recommending improvements. Services must address supported, customized, and self-employment practices for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serious mental illness or other mental health needs, acquired brain injury, and autism. At least one in-person training must be offered; other services may be delivered virtually, in person, or in a hybrid format as appropriate. The contractor will coordinate regularly with Nebraska VR, develop a work plan and training schedule, track participation and outcomes, and provide project reports and deliverables. The response must include a corporate overview, technical response, completed cost sheet, and signed Contractual Agreement Form. The contract has a one-year initial term, with up to three additional one-year renewals by mutual written agreement.

Classification Codes
NAICS624310Vocational Rehabilitation Services
PSCG004Social Rehabilitation Services
Smart Codes
supported employment trainingvocational rehabilitation consultationemployment support services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 28, 2026-Written Questions Due
Nov 13, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 13, 2026 08:00 PM-Electronic Solicitation Opening (optional)
Mar 9, 2027-Notification of Intent to Award
Mar 31, 2027-Contract Award
Apr 1, 2027-Vendor Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — Products/Completed Operations Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — Personal/Advertising Injury — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — Bodily Injury/Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — Medical Payments — $10,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — Damage to Rented Premises (Fire) — $300,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — Bodily Injury/Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Crime/Employee Dishonesty — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $5,000,000.00
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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