Description
This solicitation seeks providers to deliver Customized Employment (CE) services for youth and adults with disabilities in the designated Quadrant 1 counties of North Dakota. The contractor must recruit eligible job seekers, conduct intake, discovery‑planning, and job‑discovery activities, and provide individualized supports such as job development and coaching. Contractors must have at least one staff member who completes ACRE certification (training provided at no cost) and may operate without a physical office in the quadrant, though travel costs are not reimbursed. The contract is awarded to the lowest‑priced responsive bid, with a possible renewal of up to two additional periods (12 months then 9 months).
• Service scope: recruitment, intake, discovery‑planning, job‑development, coaching, data reporting, and monthly summaries for up to 20 job seekers per year.
• Compensation: $2,500 per job seeker (max $50,000) plus up to $6,600 for specialist certifications and outcome payments (total ≈ $56,600 per year).
• Requirements: ACRE training for at least one staff member, state‑required insurance, electronic bid submission via NDBuys, and a 30‑day firm‑hold period.