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General Information
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Department for this solicitation:
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Procurement
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Date Prepared:
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05/05/23
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Types:
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RFA
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Advertisement Type:
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Service
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Materials
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Service & Materials
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PW Construction
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Agency Construction
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Real Estate
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Solicitation/Project#:
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6100058560-DLI-2023-RFA-01
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Solicitation/Project Title:
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12 OVR State CIL Grant
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Description:
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The Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), is issuing this Request for Application (RFA) in order to provide independent living services to people with disabilities in accordance with the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), Pennsylvania Independent Living Services Act (ILSA, Act No. 1994–139), 62 P.S.3201 et seq.
Award eligibility is specifically defined within Attachment D of the documents attached.
1. Provide Advocacy Services: Describe activities related to individual and systems advocacy to promote positive change and growth for the individuals served.
2. Provide Information and Referral: Provide information on any subject related to living independently with all disabilities. Describe training process and follow-up activities to refer individuals to other agencies to assist in gaining independence.
3. Provide Independent Living Skills: Identification and training of staff to train individuals to perform basic tasks that lead to independence, including, but not limited to, budgeting, resume writing, application assistance, and employment readiness.
4. Provide Peer Counseling & Mentoring: Identification and training of staff as “peer mentors with disabilities” to serve as role models and provide moral support and creative solutions for life issues.
The Department of Labor and Industry is requesting that all questions for this RFA be submitted via email to RA-li-OIT-BAS-Procur@pa.gov by 2:00 pm ET on Thursday, May 18, 2023 with the subject line -- 12 OVR CIL State Grant.
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