Independent Living Services for Blind Individuals

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (20 documents, 148 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

Due date and time

• Responses are due February 26, 2027, by 10 AM CT, per Addendum 2. The solicitation may close sooner if TWC receives enough applications. (ESBD_516615_1790716135001_3202600157-Addendum 2.pdf, p. 1)

Contract term

• The contract starts on the fully executed contract date and expires five (5) years from that date. (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 40)

Pricing format

• Payments follow the Fee Schedule in Article II Scope of Work once all requirements have been achieved. (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 40)

Forms to return

• Sign and date the Addendum #2 acknowledgment page and submit it with the application. (ESBD_516615_1790716135001_3202600157-Addendum 2.pdf, p. 1)
• Form 1, Execution of Application, signed and placed behind Form 1 in the Enrollment Packet. (ESBD_516615_1778878848810_Form 01-Execution of Application.pdf, p. 1)
• Attachment 2: OE Application Submission Checklist. (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)
• Attachment 3: VR2891, ILS-OIB Customer Services Progress Report. (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)
• Attachment 4: VR2954, Comprehensive Assessment for ILS-OIB Program. (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)
• Attachment 5: VR5053, Application Statement for OIB Program. (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)
• Form 2: W-9 and Direct Deposit Form (VR 1020). (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)
• Form 3: Child Support Certification (VR 1305). (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)
• Form 4: TWC VR Standards for Provider Certification (VR 3443). (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)
• Form 5: Conflict of Interest Certification (VR 3444), and Form 6: Provider Insurance Certification (VR 3445). (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)
• Form 7: Entity Headquarters Information Management Form (VR 3441A), and Form 8: Entity Headquarters Information - Services (VR 3441B). (ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf, p. 27)

Scope highlights

• Open Enrollment for Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind (ILS-OIB), OE No. 3202600157, for Texas Workforce Commission. (ESBD_516615_1790716135001_3202600157-Addendum 2.pdf, p. 1)

Documents we read

• ESBD_516615_1778878747252_Attachment 01-VR OE T&Cs (12-18-2025).pdf 61 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878774996_Attachment 02-OE Application Submission Checklist.pdf 1 page
• ESBD_516615_1778878791207_Attachment 03-VR2891 ILS-OIB Customer Serv.pdf 3 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878806607_Attachment 04-VR2954 Comprehensive Assess.pdf 5 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878822245_Attachment 05-VR5053 Application Statement.pdf 1 page
• ESBD_516615_1778878848810_Form 01-Execution of Application.pdf 1 page
• ESBD_516615_1778878865305_Form 02-W-9 and Direct Deposit Form (VR1020).pdf 2 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878880223_Form 03-Child Support Certification (VR 1305).pdf 1 page
• ESBD_516615_1778878904683_Form 04-TWC VR Standards for Providers Certification (VR 3443).pdf 2 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878921482_Form 05-Conflict of Interest Certification (VR 3444).pdf 2 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878937496_Form 06-Provider Insurance Verification (VR 3445).pdf 2 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878954923_Form 07-Entity Headquarters Info Management Form (VR 3441A).pdf 3 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878971443_Form 08-Entity Headquarters Information-Services (VR 3441B).pdf 4 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778878985560_Form 09-Entity Headquarters Info-Location(s) (VR 3441C).pdf 5 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778879002330_Form 10-Entity’s Physical Location(s) Part A (VR 3442A).pdf 1 page
• ESBD_516615_1778879018659_Form 11-Entity’s Physical Location(s) Part B (VR3442B).pdf 3 pages
• ESBD_516615_1778879042111_Form 12-Provider Staff Information Form (VR 3455).pdf 5 pages
• ESBD_516615_1779307212706_3202600157 Addendum No 1.pdf 1 page
• ESBD_516615_1779307246615_Open Enrollment (OE) (ILS-OIB) 3202600157.pdf 44 pages
• ESBD_516615_1790716135001_3202600157-Addendum 2.pdf 1 page