Competitive Integrated Employment Placement Services

The contract seeks to establish competitive integrated employment placements for individuals who are blind or visually impaired through a comprehensive approach that includes proactive employer outreach, personalized job matching, onboarding assistance, and ongoing retention support. The goal is to facilitate meaningful, long-term employment in mainstream workforce settings by partnering with employers and providing tailored services that address the unique needs of this population. Services must be designed to ensure participants gain not only access to jobs but also the support necessary to succeed and remain employed over time. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 561311 by the Vermont Department of Economic Development, is open for responses through July 29, 2026. The work will focus on activities within Vermont, aiming to strengthen local employment outcomes for blind and visually impaired individuals through collaboration with regional employers and service providers. While the exact location details and point of contact are unspecified, interested parties can access additional information via the provided Vermont Business Registry link to submit proposals or seek clarification ahead of the deadline.