When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $200,000.

It was issued by New York State Office of Children & Family Services. The work is located in Rensselaer, New York, United States.

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Management Consulting & Admin Support

Rensselaer, New York, United StatesPosted: October 22, 2026Deadline: November 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services is seeking a qualified organization to conduct a Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment for the New York State Commission for the Blind.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a New York State certified Minority-and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB), or Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
Must have a minimum of three years of experience analyzing and compiling data for state vocational rehabilitation agencies
Must have completed at least one Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) for a New York State vocational rehabilitation agency
Must provide three professional references, including one for research and evaluation work completed within the past 12 months
Must be licensed to do business in New York State

BUDGET

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$200,000

CONTRACT DURATION

9 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: October 22nd, 2026

Submission Deadline: November 20th, 2026

Contract Start Date: March 15th, 2027

Draft White Paper Submission: August 15th, 2027

Final White Paper Submission: October 15th, 2027

Contract End Date: December 15th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 15, 2026

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Issuing Agency

New York State Office of Children & Family Services

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DESCRIPTION

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to conduct a Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) for the New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB). The project involves evaluating NYSCB case management data and conducting primary data collection through surveys and focus groups to identify areas for improvement in vocational rehabilitation services, program practices, and policies. The contractor will work with NYSCB staff and the NY State Rehabilitation Council to produce a white paper/policy brief. The contract term is from March 15, 2027, to December 15, 2027.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $200,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by New York State Office of Children & Family Services. The work is located in Rensselaer, New York, United States.

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