Procurement Number T004624 Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consultant

The State University of New York (SUNY) wishes to procure the services of a consultant to provide technical assistance to develop Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) programs for students with intellectual disability across SUNY. SUNY seeks a consultant that draws on extensive experience in IPSE research, program development, funding streams specific to New York state, and understands SUNY’s mission to provide to the people of New York educational services of the highest quality, with the broadest possible access, fully representative of all segments of the population in a complete range of academic, professional, and vocational postsecondary programs.

The selected consultant will:

Year 1:

• Provide customized technical assistance to one selected SUNY campus to prepare for program design and launch.
• Provide customized technical assistance to two selected SUNY campuses ready to learn about IPSE programs and their campus readiness.
• Assist SUNY to create a System-wide IPSE community of practice.

Year 2:

• Continue to provide technical assistance to the one SUNY campus from Year 1 as they launch their program.
• Support one additional SUNY campus with technical assistance to prepare for program design and launch.
• Provide customized technical assistance to two selected SUNY campuses ready to learn about IPSE programs and their campus readiness.
• Provide consultation to SUNY to continue supporting a System-wide community of practice.

The technical assistance provider should align with the model *Accreditation Standards for Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability: Progress on the Path to Education, Employment, and Community Living*, with the expectation that programs developed at selected SUNY institutions will prepare and submit for the Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program designation from the United States Department of Education.

Contract Period

Two years with an option for one (1) three-month no-cost extension.

Submission of Proposals

Proposals are due by **November 17th 2026, at 5:00 pm eastern standard time**. Proposals must be submitted **by email** to Erik Finkell, Contract Administrator, SUNY System Administration at erik.finkell@suny.edu. Do not submit your proposal to any other email address. Do not submit your proposal as a zip file. Do not password-protect your proposal.

Contract Award

The State University of New York intends to make this award under its discretionary authority, pursuant to NYS Education Law §355(5)(a). The budget for this procurement is not-to-exceed **$149,000**. A sealed bid opening will not be held. SUNY will make no reimbursement for travel or travel-related expenses. The University reserves the right to make no award.

Required forms

• *MWBE Utilization Plan* (Form 7557-107), *MWBE – EEO Staffing Plan* (Form 7557-108) and *Vendor/Contractor EEO Policy* (Form 7557-104) are **required** with the proposal.
• *SDVOB Utilization Plan* (Form 7564-107) is required when SDVOB goals apply.
• Certification regarding NYS Executive Order No. 16 is **required**.