Texas Health and Human Services Commission

The buyer seeks vendors to provide weeklong overnight camps for blind or visually impaired children enrolled in the Blind Children's Vocational Discovery and Development Program. Camps should enhance independence, communication, mobility, and daily living skills. The buyer requires accessible facilities, meals, lodging, and activities tailored for visually impaired children. Vendors must meet specific qualifications and staffing requirements.

• 2/24/2025 - Pre-proposal Conference
• 2/26/2025 - Deadline for Submitting Questions
• 3/19/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Currently licensed by DSHS to administer a youth camp
• Minimum 3 years in business or relevant ownership experience
• 3 years experience administering camps for children with disabilities/visual impairments
• Financially solvent and adequately capitalized

• Provide weeklong overnight camps for blind or visually impaired children
• Offer activities to enhance independence, communication, mobility, and daily living skills
• Provide accessible facilities, meals, and lodging compliant with ADA standards
• Ensure proper staffing ratios and qualifications for working with visually impaired children
• Conduct camp activities like outdoor recreation, arts, nature education, and sports