Coordinated Independent Living Center Training, Rapid Response Technical Assistance and Conference Opportunity
The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the Independent Living Center (ILC) Training, Technical Assistance and Conference Opportunity Project. The intent of this proposal is to establish an annual training program, a timely and responsive technical assistance service and one conference opportunity for Independent Living Centers to enhance board, staff, volunteer and consumer skills. Eligible applicants include organizations with expertise in training, consultation and product development for community based, consumer controlled, not-for-profit organizations. Subcontracting will be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) of the annual contract budget. NYSED encourages the use of minority/women-owned business enterprises as both prime contractors and subcontractors. Please see the section of this RFP for information regarding NYSEDs Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Policy. NYSED will award one (1) contract with a term of two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods. The original two (2) year contract term will be October 1, 2008-September 30, 2010.
