Posted Date : May 25,2021
Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID : ITES-3434
Government Authority located in Nashville, Tennessee, USA based organization looking for expert vendor for assistive technology services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposals
[B] Scope of Service:
Vendor needs to provide assistive technology services to the government authority located in Nashville, TN.
a. “Assistive Technology” means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether
fabricated, acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase,
maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
b. “Assistive Technology Certificate” means a third-party credentialing agency’s formal
recognition of demonstrated competence in analyzing the needs of individuals with
disabilities, assisting in the selection of appropriate assistive technology for a customer’s
needs, and providing training in the use of the selected device(s).
c. “Assistive Technology Service” means any service that directly assists an individual with a
disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology, including:
1. The assessment of the assistive technology needs of an individual with a disability,
including a functional assessment of the impact of the provision of appropriate assistive
technology and appropriate services to the individual in the customary environment of the
individual;
2. Services consisting of the recommendation to purchase, lease, or otherwise provide for
the acquisition of assistive technology devices by individuals with disabilities;
3. Services consisting of selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying,
maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices;
4. Training or technical assistance for an individual with disabilities, or, where appropriate,
the family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of such an
individual; and
5. Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing
education and rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide
services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of
individuals with disabilities
Assistive Technology Referral, Assessment, and Notification Process. The Contractor shall
comply with the requirements and processes established in this section.
a. The State shall Refer Customers to the Contractor and provide the Contractor with relevant
information regarding each Customer, such as the Customer’s IPE, that may assist in
delivering Assistive Technology Services. No later than five (5) business days after the
State’s Referral, the Contractor shall contact each Customer to schedule services. The
Contractor shall disclose the service time and date to the Rehabilitation Counselor no later
than five (5) business days after scheduling the Assistive Technology Service with the
Customer.
b. No later than ten (10) business days after the State makes a Referral, the Contractor shall
schedule an assistive technology assessment with the Customer. The Contractor shall
complete the assistive technology assessment no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the
date of the Referral unless the Rehabilitation Counselor indicates a different date and time in
writing. The Contractor shall perform each assistive technology assessment to determine
which form of Assistive Technology will best meet the Customer’s specific needs. The
assistive technology assessment may include but is not limited to alternative and augmentative communication, blind and low vision access, computer and phone access, daily
living, deaf or hard of hearing access, environmental adaptations, ergonomic access, and
workplace accommodations. The Contractor shall ensure that the Contractor completes each
assistive technology assessment within the least amount of time possible from the date of
receiving the Referral.
Assistive Technology Assessment Report. No later than ten (10) business days after completing
the assistive technology assessment, the Contractor shall submit to the Rehabilitation Counselor
a full assistive technology assessment report. The Contractor shall ensure that each assistive
technology assessment report itemizes the recommended assistive technology and justifies, with
specific information, how the Assistive Technology will meet the Customer’s needs. Additionally,
at a minimum, the Contractor shall include in each assistive technology assessment report the
following elements of information:
a. The specifics of the actual assistive technology assessment;
b. The Customer’s needs;
c. Results of the assessment;
d. The Contractor’s recommendations for specific assistive technology;
e. Anticipated Customer training needs;
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Organization Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
Budget :
Deadline to Submit Proposals: July 01,2021
Cost to Download This RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Document : 5 US$
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Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID : ITES-3434
Government Authority located in Nashville, Tennessee, USA based organization looking for expert vendor for assistive technology services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposals
[B] Scope of Service:
Vendor needs to provide assistive technology services to the government authority located in Nashville, TN.
a. “Assistive Technology” means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether
fabricated, acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase,
maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
b. “Assistive Technology Certificate” means a third-party credentialing agency’s formal
recognition of demonstrated competence in analyzing the needs of individuals with
disabilities, assisting in the selection of appropriate assistive technology for a customer’s
needs, and providing training in the use of the selected device(s).
c. “Assistive Technology Service” means any service that directly assists an individual with a
disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology, including:
1. The assessment of the assistive technology needs of an individual with a disability,
including a functional assessment of the impact of the provision of appropriate assistive
technology and appropriate services to the individual in the customary environment of the
individual;
2. Services consisting of the recommendation to purchase, lease, or otherwise provide for
the acquisition of assistive technology devices by individuals with disabilities;
3. Services consisting of selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying,
maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices;
4. Training or technical assistance for an individual with disabilities, or, where appropriate,
the family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of such an
individual; and
5. Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing
education and rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide
services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of
individuals with disabilities
Assistive Technology Referral, Assessment, and Notification Process. The Contractor shall
comply with the requirements and processes established in this section.
a. The State shall Refer Customers to the Contractor and provide the Contractor with relevant
information regarding each Customer, such as the Customer’s IPE, that may assist in
delivering Assistive Technology Services. No later than five (5) business days after the
State’s Referral, the Contractor shall contact each Customer to schedule services. The
Contractor shall disclose the service time and date to the Rehabilitation Counselor no later
than five (5) business days after scheduling the Assistive Technology Service with the
Customer.
b. No later than ten (10) business days after the State makes a Referral, the Contractor shall
schedule an assistive technology assessment with the Customer. The Contractor shall
complete the assistive technology assessment no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the
date of the Referral unless the Rehabilitation Counselor indicates a different date and time in
writing. The Contractor shall perform each assistive technology assessment to determine
which form of Assistive Technology will best meet the Customer’s specific needs. The
assistive technology assessment may include but is not limited to alternative and augmentative communication, blind and low vision access, computer and phone access, daily
living, deaf or hard of hearing access, environmental adaptations, ergonomic access, and
workplace accommodations. The Contractor shall ensure that the Contractor completes each
assistive technology assessment within the least amount of time possible from the date of
receiving the Referral.
Assistive Technology Assessment Report. No later than ten (10) business days after completing
the assistive technology assessment, the Contractor shall submit to the Rehabilitation Counselor
a full assistive technology assessment report. The Contractor shall ensure that each assistive
technology assessment report itemizes the recommended assistive technology and justifies, with
specific information, how the Assistive Technology will meet the Customer’s needs. Additionally,
at a minimum, the Contractor shall include in each assistive technology assessment report the
following elements of information:
a. The specifics of the actual assistive technology assessment;
b. The Customer’s needs;
c. Results of the assessment;
d. The Contractor’s recommendations for specific assistive technology;
e. Anticipated Customer training needs;
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Organization Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
Budget :
Deadline to Submit Proposals: July 01,2021
Cost to Download This RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Document : 5 US$