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Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Services

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The contract seeks a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist to deliver individualized and group mobility training to residents with visual impairments at the Brenham State Supported Living Center. The services focus on teaching safe navigation techniques, effective use of mobility aids such as canes and electronic devices, and foundational independent living skills to enhance residents’ autonomy and confidence in their daily environments. Training is tailored to meet the unique needs of each participant and is delivered in alignment with best practices for vision impairment rehabilitation. The work is classified under NAICS code 624310 and is structured as a subcontract under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Interested providers must submit responses by July 28, 2026, with the opportunity advertised through the Texas SmartBuy portal as of July 14, 2026. Participation requires expertise in orientation and mobility instruction and the ability to work within a state-supported living facility setting.

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Certified O&M specialist provides individualized mobility training to visually impaired residents at Brenham State Supported Living Center.

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Texas → Health and Human Services Commission

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624310 - Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesView NAICS

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TX, US

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Provide one-on-one and group mobility training for residents with visual impairments at Brenham State Supported Living Center, including safe navigation, use of mobility aids, and independent living skills.

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Orientation and Mobility Services for Visually ImpairThe Health and Human Services Commission of Texas is seeking certified orientation and mobility specialists to provide services for visually impaired individuals at the Brenham State Supported Living Center under solicitation HHS0017466, an Invitation for Bids issued on June 26, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026. The contract, categorized under NAICS code 624310, is a firm fixed-price arrangement with a performance period spanning from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029, and may be extended for up to one additional year at the agency’s discretion to ensure service continuity. Services must include pre-cane training, proper sighted guide techniques, and sighted guide with grip modifications using trailing techniques, delivered by personnel who are at least 18 years old, possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience, and hold one or more certifications such as Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT), Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), or Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for Individuals with Visual Impairments (CATIS). The contractor must also demonstrate five years of overall relevant experience. All pricing must be submitted via Exhibit C – Pricing Sheet and is required to be all-inclusive, covering labor, equipment, materials, and related expenses; the agency will not reimburse incidental costs such as travel, per diem, hotel, phone calls, equipment, or office space. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with invoices submitted monthly and tied to the contract or purchase order number and detailed scope of work, and contractors must possess an 11-digit Texas Identification Number (TIN) to receive payment. Contractors are obligated to comply with all federal and state laws, including anti-discrimination statutes under Title VI, Section 504, the ADA, and the Age Discrimination Act, and must utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility. Requirements include maintaining $1 million in umbrella liability insurance and adhering to strict data and intellectual property provisions, where all work product and associated rights are the exclusive property of the state. The contractor must affirm compliance with numerous certifications including exclusion status, child support obligations, telecommunications prohibitions, and the prohibition against requiring COVID-19 vaccine documentation. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov or on a single sealed USB drive, formatted in Microsoft Office or PDF
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