IEP Project for Children with I/DD

The Colorado Department of Human Services, through the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (CDDC), is seeking an experienced organization or individual to deliver IEP advocacy training for families of children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the state. The award will fund a project running from PO execution through September 30, 2027, with an anticipated reach of at least 150 families. The effort is supported by a $1.17 million federal grant and requires a 25 % cost‑share (or 10 % in high‑poverty areas). The contractor must provide culturally and linguistically appropriate training, both virtual and in‑person, and must collect and report outcome data quarterly. • Target audience: Minimum 150 families of K‑12 students with IEPs statewide. • Scope of work: Develop and deliver training modules on IEP processes, legal rights, self‑advocacy, and related topics; conduct hybrid (in‑person/virtual) sessions; provide ongoing technical assistance; collect participant data and submit quarterly/final reports. • Deliverables: Training curriculum, participant handouts, evaluation instruments, quarterly spending and program reports, mid‑project meeting, final outcomes report, match documentation. • Timeline: Pre‑bid conference Oct 15, 2026; questions due Oct 23; proposal due Nov 13, 2026; contract start upon PO execution; project end Sep 30, 2027. • Funding: Up to $1.17 M total (federal); indirect costs capped at 10 %; cost‑share required. • Mandatory compliance: Colorado accessibility standards, WCAG AA, background checks, E‑Verify, and other state procurement rules.