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3202600157 Open Enrollment (OE) for Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind (ILS-OIB)

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3202600157State & Local

Response Deadline02/26/2027, 10:00:00 AM CST

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The Texas Workforce Commission is conducting an Open Enrollment process under solicitation number 3202600157 to secure Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind. These services are intended for Vocational Rehabilitation customers served by the TWC-VR division and will be provided through Workforce Solutions offices across all areas of the state of Texas. The procurement falls under NAICS code 624310, focusing on specialized social services for the elderly blind population. The open enrollment period began on May 15, 2026, and concludes on February 26, 2027, at 10 AM CT. Interested applicants must submit their documentation to the Texas Workforce Commission located at 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778. To remain eligible and avoid disqualification, applicants must strictly adhere to all specified requirements and must include a signed and dated acknowledgement page for Addendum 2 with their submission.

General Info

TWC seeks providers for independent living services for blind older individuals in Texas.

Agency

Texas Workforce Commission

NAICS

624310 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Place of Performance

TX, USA

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Documents

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedMay 15

Solicitation

Deadline changedMay 15

Response deadline changed from Nov 16, 2026 to Feb 26, 2027.

Response DeadlineFeb 26

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02/26/2027, 10:00:00 AM CSTin 4 months

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AgencyTexas Workforce Commission

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OfficeTX, USA

Organization / AgencyTexas Workforce Commission

Office AddressTX, USA

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This is a notice of Open Enrollment for Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind to be provided to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers served by the Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational Rehabilitation (TWC-VR) division on behalf of TWC. Opportunities are available to provide Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind for TWC-VR Workforce Solutions offices in all areas of the state. Applicants must meet all requirements and specifications outlined herein to be eligible to provide Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind.

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