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B -- EVALUATION OF THE PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY PROGRAM SOL ED-00-R-0035 DUE 060900 POC Janet Mata-Hitz, Contract Specialist, 202/260-0092 The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration, requires a contractor to evaluate the Projects With Industry Program (PWI) in terms of its employment outcomes, interaction with local business communities, the type of individuals PWIs serve, relationships between State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies and PWI projects, the impact of PWI Standards on projects, the services provided by PWIs, the degree to which projects utilize the PWI model, and identifying possible changes to the PWI model. The period of performance will be 24 months, with no option periods anticipated. Requests for copies of the RFP may be made by telephone, mail, telegram, Internet, or in person. All requests shall reference the RFP number ED-00-R-0035 and title. Telephone requests may be placed by calling 202-708-6498. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to the above address (see item no. 7), Room 3616, ATTN: Yolanda Abney. Internet requests may be sent to Yolanda_Abney@ed.gov or Janet_Mata-Hitz@ed.gov. Copies of the RFP may be picked up in person on the issuing date at the above address, Room 3616. Issuing date is May 5, 2000 and closing date is June 9, 2000. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered. Note: the dates listed herein are subject to change. Posted 04/19/00 (W-SN446577). (0110)

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