Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP) Spring and Summer Camps

Executive Summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), issues this on behalf of the Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP) to solicit Solicitation Responses from qualified vendors, located anywhere in the State of Texas, to provide weeklong overnight camps for children who are Blind or Visually Impaired.

The BCVDDP provides services based on program policy that are designed to help meet the unique needs of children who are blind or visually impaired. BCVDDP services are meant to assist blind or visually impaired children to increase their independence in the home and community through communication, mobility, and activities of daily living.

HHSC PCS will administer the procurement process for this Solicitation, which includes RFP publication, handling of communications from vendors, as well as managing the receipt of Solicitation Responses for review and evaluation.

To be considered for award, a Respondent must execute Exhibit A, HHS Solicitation Affirmations Version 2.6 and provide all other required information and documentation as set forth in this Solicitation.

Information regarding HHSC and its programs is available online and can currently be accessed at HHSC Website Address https://www.hhs.texas.gov.

Scope of Work

Contractor(s) will provide camps that can accommodate blind and visually impaired children. Camps will be located within the State of Texas, to include various regions throughout the State. The purpose of these camps is to enhance the independence, communication, mobility, and daily living skills of blind or visually impaired children.

Contractor(s) shall provide all necessary personnel to perform the services, unless specifically stated as the responsibility of HHSC. Contractor shall ensure all its employees and subcontractors are properly trained , certified or licensed, as appropriate , and are qualified by education and experience to perform the required services. Contractor(s) shall provide personnel to perform all Services within the timeframe (s) specified in the Contract. The Contractor shall, at a minimum provide the following Services as more fully described in this Statement of Work.

Contract Term

The initial term of any Contract resulting from this Solicitation will be one (1) year. HHSC, at its sole discretion, may extend any Contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation for up to four (4) additional one-year optional extensions.

Following the initial term and any allowable renewals or extensions, HHSC may extend any resulting Contract for not more than one (1) additional option period to address immediate operational or service delivery needs. If the resulting Contract does not include a defined option period, the extension is limited to one (1) year.

Optional/ Pre-proposal Conference

Webinar Information:

Please register for HHS0015345 - (BCVDDP) Spring and Summer Camps no later than February 23, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6741420694153302106

** After registration, participants will receive another email with the actual link to the webinar . **

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