12 Invest Project Irt Facilitation
| Location: | Pennsylvania |
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| Posted: | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Pennsylvania |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 6100065309 |
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General Information |
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Department for this solicitation: |
Procurement | ||||||
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Date Prepared: |
02/09/26 |
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IFB | ||||
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Solicitation/Project#: |
6100065309 |
Solicitation/Project Title: |
12 InVEST Project IRT Facilitation | ||||
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Description: |
PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT OF WORK IN ITS ENTIRETY TO UNDERSTAND ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SOLICITATION.
The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure IRT Facilitation services. . An Integrated Resource Team is a group of people who help disabled job seekers make progress along their career journey. The team may consist of family, caregivers, friends, case manager and other support professionals who come together to help these individuals’ overcome challenges that impact career goals progress. The result of this collaboration is that the job seeker will earn a stable employment, sustainable wage and develop a long-term career. After a recognized need for additional qualified IRT Facilitators, funds have been allocated to increase the availability of IRT Facilitation Services. The IRT facilitator will be responsible for the coordination, delivery, continuation, and expansion of these services to Pennsylvanians who are enrolled in the InVEST Project, a federal model demonstration grant intended to transition individuals away from Subminimum Wage into Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE). A purchase order will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest cost. This procurement is being reserved for DGS Small Businesses. Bidders must attach their Small Business Certificate to their procurement to be deemed eligible. Bidders who are interested in participating in this program may find more information about the Small Business Contracting program and how to self-certify at www.dgs.pa.gov/bdisbo. While submitting bid for Employment Supports submit it with a price of $1.00 and the total quantity that will be needed to complete the project. No work may be performed without the issuance of a purchase order. The vendor awarded the purchase order under this solicitation shall maintain their DGS Self Certified Small Business Certificate during the initial term of the contract and any renewal(s). Failure to maintain Small Business Certification may result in termination. The Commonwealth reserves the right to request DGS Small Business Certificates to verify renewal. Failure to maintain the Department of General Services Certification may result a performance issue entered into the Contractor Responsibility Program System (CRPS). Bidders must submit bids electronically in the SRM bid. Keep in mind this is an Invitation for Bid the award will be made by low cost do not submit a proposal. This IFB is comprised of the following documents, those with an asterick (*) should be submitted with your bid response along with required documents outlined in the SOW. 1. Statement of Work IRT Facilitation Final 2. Terms and Conditions 3. BOP-2201 2201 EO 2021-06 Worker Protection Form* 4. BOP-1307 Lobbying Certification Form* 5. TradeSecret_Confidential Property Info Notice* 6. Iran Free Procurement Certification Form* *Proof of Insurance Certificates Any questions in reference to this IFB must be submitted individually and in writing via email by 4pm ET on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to the L & I Central Procurement resource account - RA-li-OIT-BAS-Procur@pa.gov, with IFB 6100065309 - 12 InVEST Project IRT Facilitation in the Subject Line. All questions and responses are considered an addendum to and part of this IFB. The Issuing Office shall not be bound by any verbal information, nor shall it be bound by any written information that is not either contained within the IFB or formally issued by the Issuing Office. The Issuing Office does not consider questions to be a protest of the solicitation. For bidding assistances please contract the Supplier Service Center at (844) 724-7267. |
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Department Information |
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Department/Agency: |
Department of Labor and Industry |
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County: |
Statewide |
Duration: |
18 Months |
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Contact Information |
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First Name: |
Samuel |
Last Name: |
Messinger |
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Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX) |
223-231-9679 |
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samessinge@pa.gov |
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Solicitation Information |
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Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation. |
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Solicitation Start Date: |
02/16/26 | ||
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Solicitation Due Date: |
03/03/26 |
Solicitation Due Time: |
4:00 PM |
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Solicitation Opening Date: |
03/03/26 |
Solicitation Opening Time: |
4:01 PM |
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No. of Addendums: |
0 | ||
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Amended Date: |
02/09/26 |
Attachment Preview
Statement of Work
InVEST Project Integrated Resource Team Facilitation
Invitation for Bid # 6100064633
I.-1. Statement of the Project. An Integrated Resource Team is a group of people who help
disabled job seekers make progress along their career journey. The team may consist of family,
caregivers, friends, case manager and other support professionals who come together to help
these individuals’ overcome challenges that impact career goals progress. The result of this
collaboration is that the job seeker will earn a stable employment, sustainable wage and develop
a long-term career. After a recognized need for additional qualified IRT Facilitators, funds have
been allocated to increase the availability of IRT Facilitation Services. The IRT facilitator will be
responsible for the coordination, delivery, continuation, and expansion of these services to
Pennsylvanians who are enrolled in the InVEST Project, a federal model demonstration grant
intended to transition individuals away from Subminimum Wage into Competitive Integrated
Employment (SWTCIE). The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) on behalf of Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure IRT
Facilitation services.
The term of the purchase order shall begin on the start date of a fully executed purchase order
and end on September 30, 2027. No work may begin before the start date of the purchase order/
I.-2. Method of Award. The Commonwealth will award a purchase order by low cost to the
responsible and responsive bidder who meets the eligibility requirements. This is a single award
purchase order. Additionally, this solicitation is reserved for the DGS Certified Small
Businesses. Only DGS Certified Small Businesses will be considered for award. Bidders will
attach the DGS Small Business Certificate to their response. Bidders who are interested in
participating in this program may find more information about the Small Business Contracting
program and how to self-certify at www.dgs.pa.gov/bdisbo.
The vendor awarded the purchase order under this solicitation shall maintain their DGS Self
Certified Small Business Certificate during the initial term of the contract and any renewal(s).
Failure to maintain Small Business Certification may result in termination. The Commonwealth
reserves the right to request DGS Small Business Certificates to verify renewal. Failure to maintain
the Department of General Services Certification may result a performance issue entered into the
Contractor Responsibility Program System (CRPS),
I.-3. IRT Facilitator Requirements. Job seekers interested in Project InVEST shall either
apply directly to the OVR or be referred to OVR by a Community Rehab Provider (CRP). When
an applicant needs technical assistance to acquire additional integrated resources an IRT
Facilitator is engaged to establish and lead the team to collaboratively solve the challenges that
that keeps the person from finding the job he or she desires.
The IRT Facilitator shall be a professional trained in the IRT Process by National Disability
Institute and Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Framework & Tools by LifeCourse Nexxus at the
University of Missouri- Kansas City.
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The contractor shall assign IRT facilitators to provide the coordination and delivery of
IRT facilitation services at minimum of 40 hours per week and a maximum of 80 hours
per week for 100 distinct project participants per year. The number of participants is an
estimate and may increase or decrease based on enrollment in Project InVEST.
The Contractor shall provide orientation for InVEST Project participants, families, and
IRT members on the IRT Process, CtLC Framework & Tools, and the shared case
management platform.
The contractor shall provide a monthly report and supporting expense documentation will
accompany all invoices submitted to the InVEST Project Manager. The monthly report
will at minimum include:
a. The names of individuals referred for IRT Intakes during the month.
b. The names of individuals who have completed an IRT Action Plan during the
month.
c. The names of the IRT Facilitators serving InVEST Project Participants during the
month.
The Contractor shall ensure all documents are uploaded and accessible in a shared case
management platform. Summaries shall be communicated consistently with the OVR
Case Counselor designated by the OVR and shall include
a. CtLC One Page Description
b. CtLC Trajectory
c. CtLC Integrated Support Star
d. Resource Gap Analysis
e. IRT Action Plan
I.-4. Pricing. Bidders must submit their offer in the Supplier Relationship Management
(SRM) System. The bid price shall be an all-inclusive hourly rate to include materials,
equipment, labor, reporting and any other required costs necessary to complete work as outlined.
In addition, the OVR shall reimburse the vendor for participant specific accommodations.
The IRT Facilitator shall coordinate the following components of the IRT Process using the
CtLC model and supporting tools:
A. IRT Facilitation.
1. Intake Meeting- The intake meeting to establish an IRT to support the individual
in his or her career journey. Prior to the intake meeting, the IRT Facilitator shall
develop an agenda with is list of topics to be discussed during this meeting.
During this meeting the IRT Facilitator shall develop action and communication
plans and discuss the IRT members’ role for success.
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2. Career Exploration and trajectory– Discuss employment history, assessments,
identify career goals employment supports needed in collaboration with Offices of
Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and Developmental Programs (ODP).
3. Needs assessment using the Integrated Support Star-an individualized person-
centered approach tool to capture the employment supports and assistive
technology Project InVest applicants and participants require to become
employed.
4. Active Resource Coordinator using CtLC Tool, ongoing communication and
activities and meetings with the IRT.
B. Travel
Reimbursable travel to perform the work shall be paid in accordance with the
Commonwealth Travel Policy Management Directive 230.10.
I.-7. Invoicing. The Contractor shall provide itemized receipts as invoice back-up for any expenses
incurred and deemed reimbursable by the InVEST Project.
A courtesy copy of the monthly invoice should be sent to InVEST Project Manager for review and
sign-off. Once reviewed, a monthly invoice submission with back-up is to be sent to Aimee
McKain at aimmckain@pa.gov.
Only one (1) invoice per email is permitted. The following information must be included with
invoices for payment:
A. The monthly report will at minimum include:
a. The names of individuals referred for IRT Meet & Greets during the month.
b. The names of individuals who have completed an IRT Action Plan during the
month.
c. The names of the IRT Facilitators serving InVEST Project Participants during the
month.
B. The Contractor may be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with Management
Directive 230.10 (Policies & Procedures (pa.gov) to fulfill IRT Facilitation services with
validating receipts and/or travel log (Attachment D). The travel log to be completed will
be provided by the InVEST Project Team.
C. The Contractor may invoice for travel in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Travel
policy, 230.10 - Commonwealth Travel Policy (pa.gov). Proof of travel expenses must
be provided with the invoice to support the billable cost, i.e., travel logs, parking receipts,
toll receipts or other documents to validate the expense incurred associated with
providing SSP services. Mileage to the service location will be reimbursable.
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(Note* IRT Facilitation hours are only reimbursable when providing IRT Facilitation
services, travel to and from the assignment is not billable.)
I.8. Confidentiality. Contractor must treat all InVEST Project participant information as
confidential and it must not be divulged or made known to any person in any manner outside of
the project.
I.9. Commonwealth Holiday Schedule. Commonwealth recognized or observed holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
I.10. Post Award Administration. The selected Supplier’s performance shall be monitored and
evaluated in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Contract and the timeliness and
coordination of services. At a minimum, the selected Supplier’s performance shall be evaluated
on an annual basis. Suppliers may be required to attend Contract Performance Review meetings.
These meetings will be for the purpose of providing Supplier performance reviews, discussion of
issues either party may have concerning the Contract or to evaluate the overall progress of the
Contract. The meetings will be held quarterly, semiannually, or annually at the discretion of the
DLI, OVR.
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