IFB SD26-00001 Blind Cane Tapping Training Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California Correctional Health Care Services are soliciting bids for Blind Cane Tapping Training Services under IFB SD26-00001. The contract involves providing on-site, virtual, and phone-based orientation and mobility assessments and training for California State Prison, Sacramento. The period of performance is scheduled from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029. To be eligible, the contractor must be located within 110 miles of the facility, and staff must possess a valid Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist credential from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals along with at least two years of experience in blind cane tapping training. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a minimum Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation goal of 3 percent and a 5 percent price preference for small or microbusiness subcontractors committing to 25 percent participation. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically to Kristen McIlrath by September 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Required submissions include a combined PDF of all certifications and a separate rate sheet. Awarded contractors must comply with strict security protocols, including potential fingerprinting and background checks, and adhere to HIPAA regulations via a Business Associate Agreement to protect protected health information.