Completed Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment

The Iowa Department of the Blind is seeking bids for a Completed Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment. The assessment will require analytical fact-finding and an understanding of services provided to individuals who are blind or have low vision, with and without additional disabilities. The contract will begin on February 11, 2025, and end on February 10, 2026, with the option to renew for up to five annual extensions. The successful bidder will be required to complete and deliver the CSNA on or before May 31, 2025, and meet all relevant federal guidelines. • The CSNA will be available to all agencies, agency partners, and the general public. • The work will include the total geographic area of the State of Iowa. • The assessment update will assist the IDB in evaluating its priorities and establishing an action plan to guide future rehabilitation program development.