Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for Eligible High School Students

The Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, through its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is soliciting bids to manage and operate a summer youth program aimed at providing pre-employment transition services for eligible high school students with disabilities. The program includes administration responsibilities as well as covering wages for students participating in pre-employment training. This initiative focuses on supporting students with disabilities in developing skills and gaining work experience to better prepare them for future employment opportunities. The solicitation, identified as DVR 395, was posted on January 23, 2026, and responses are due by February 13, 2026. Interested parties can submit questions until January 30, 2026, at noon. The contract is designated for companies capable of operating in Barre, Vermont, and aligns with NAICS code 624310, which pertains to vocational rehabilitation services. For further information or to submit proposals, the primary contact is Steve Fazekas, reachable by email or phone, and additional details are available on the Vermont Business Registry website.