Description
The State of Arkansas, through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide statewide benefits‑planning counseling and training for high‑school students receiving SSI or SSDI. The work includes one‑to‑one benefits counseling (minimum 400 billable hours) and delivery of 24 financial‑literacy training sessions across 288 school districts, plus participation in four web‑based training events. The contractor must have SSA‑approved WIPA counseling credentials, at least five years of relevant experience, and be able to meet performance standards tied to hours, training delivery, and participant satisfaction. The contract is a sealed‑bid, single‑award IFB with a base term of one year (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) and up to six optional one‑year renewals.
• Provide 400 hours of individualized benefits counseling for approximately 200 youth.
• Deliver 24 in‑person financial‑literacy training sessions statewide and attend ≥4 web‑based training events.
• Submit a completed Official Bid Price Sheet (per‑session and per‑hour rates) and meet all certification, reporting, and performance‑standard requirements.