Contracting and Qualified Service Providers

DSB contracts with Qualified Service Providers and other businesses to meet the service needs of the agency and our customers that may exceed the availability of current staff. 

Contractors may be enlisted to provide a variety of specialized client services. Qualified Service Providers may be contracted to provide services in:

  • Assistive Technology (AT) Training 
  • Orientation and Mobility (O&M) 
  • Rehabilitation Teaching
  • Pre-Employment Transition Services
  • Job Readiness Training
  • Community Rehabilitation Program Services to include:
    • Vocational Evaluation
    • Job Placement and Retention
    • Community-Based Assessments
    • Trial Work Experiences
    • Work-Related System Access Services
  • Certified Benefit & Work Incentive Planning
  • Behavioral Health
  • Self-Employment Development Services and Training


BECOMING A DSB QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER

DSB established a qualification process for service providers based on standards established by the Washington State Human Resources job classification specifications, national certification boards and industries that are applicable. 

When a service provider is employed in an occupation for which national, state or industry standards have not been established, DSB may adopt standards as appropriate to ensure quality services.  

In addition, all providers who have unsupervised access to DSB customers must go through a national, fingerprint-based background check and receive clearance to become qualified.

Potential contractors are required to complete a Qualified Service Provider Application and meet the requirements as listed in the DSB Qualified Service Provider Information Packet.  Subcontractors may not be utilized in providing the vocational rehabilitation services listed above.

For more information on how to become a contracted vendor for DSB  or to receive a Qualified Service Provider Information Packet and Application, please call 1-800-552-7103 or email DSBContracts@dsb.wa.gov.

 

CURRENT DSB CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

View DSB's current open Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications and Quotation (RFQQs).

 

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

DSB is committed in supporting efforts to increase state spending with Veteran, Minority and/or Woman owned business. Furthermore, DSB continues to strive to provide opportunity for small and micro-businesses. Strengthening opportunities for small and diverse businesses strengthens Washington's economy, supports our communities, improves the quality of life for everyone, and increases competition and innovation while lowering costs. 

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For more information on Contracting and Qualified Service Providers, please call us at 800-552-7103 or email DSBContracts@dsb.wa.gov.