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Dear VRS Community Partners,

The Request for Proposal to provide services to individuals in the VR program is posted again, and the Community Partnerships Team can accept applications from potential partners.

To view the RFP and complete the application forms:

Please visit Competitive Grants and Contracts / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)

To learn more about Vocational Rehabilitations Contracted Services:

Please visit our Community Partners website Community Partner Guide / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)

Timeline:

The Request for Proposal will close on August 31, 2023. It will be posted again in the spring of 2024 to allow for partner applications.

  • Any entity interested in submitting an application for a contract to provide services to individuals in the VRS program should have all their materials submitted by 4:30 pm CST on 8.31.2023.

RFP Administrator contact:

If you have any questions about the RFP, and to submit your supplemental materials, please contact Anne.Paulson@state.mn.us

If you have any other questions, please reach out to me or a VRS Community Partnerships Program Specialist.

Thank you!

Janeen Oien
Interim VRS Director of Community Partnerships
651-259-7349
Janeen.oien@state.mn.us


What is the DEED-Vocational Rehabilitation Services Community Partner and Stakeholder listserv?

The Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) Division of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) comprises the public Vocational Rehabilitation program, the Minnesota Extended Employment program, Independent Living services, Individual Placement and Supports grants, and Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing grants.

The DEED-VRS Community Partner and Stakeholder listserv is the communication platform for current VRS Community Partners, potential VRS Community Partners, and other interested stakeholders in Minnesota’s disability employment services system. We encourage you to subscribe if you are an interested stakeholder in Minnesota’s disability employment services system.