Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
AI Summary
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment seeks applications for the Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) program to provide comprehensive services including mobility training, visual aids, and independent living skills to older blind individuals. Award based on quality and funds.
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), on behalf of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), is seeking applications from qualified applicants to provide services under the Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) program. OIB services include providing services to older individuals who are blind; conducting activities that will improve or expand services for these individuals; and conducting activities to improve public understanding of these individuals’ challenges. This program supports projects that provide any of the services to older individuals who are blind that are described in Sect. 34 CFR 367.3(b), including: Services to help correct blindness, such as: Outreach services; Visual screening; Surgical or therapeutic treatment to prevent, correct, or modify disabling eye conditions; and Hospitalization related to such services; The provision of eyeglasses and other visual aids; The provision of services and equipment to assist an older individual who is blind to become more mobile and more self-sufficient; Mobility training, braille instruction, and other services and equipment to help an older individual who is blind adjust to blindness; Guide services, reader services, and transportation; Any other appropriate service designed to assist an older individual who is blind in coping with daily living activities, including supportive services and rehabilitation teaching services; Independent living skills training, information and referral services, peer counseling, and individual advocacy training; and Other IL services, as defined in 34 CFR 367.5. This grant will be awarded to a broad range of organizations that have the ability to make a community-wide impact. Programs should consider design elements that may include the following: Comprehensive assessment; Description of services already provided; Description of methods for delivering services; Intended impact and outcomes; Geographic area to be served; Demographics/projected number of persons to be served; Description of staff qualifications and training; Cost effectiveness; And program compliance Applicants must successfully communicate a comprehensive approach to providing services resulting in achievement of specifically defined outcomes for individuals eligible for the OIB program and must demonstrate the capacity to provide OIB services as it relates to the implementation of the program’s standards. The number and amount of awards will be determined based on the quality of applications and available funds. **Solicitation Type**: RFA - Request for Application (Informal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2078657.C14874651 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/30/2026 01:59 AM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Solicitation Number**: RFA# KAVA 2027-14297_OIB **Reference Number**: 0000422661 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 05/12/2026 11:00 AM EDT | Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88146531910?pwd=ENQ6aTDovVvGmkwlSmChtjbT4oqa2B.1 | Event Note:
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
SamSearch Platform
AI-powered intelligence for the right opportunities, the right leads, and the right time.