Project Information

Bid Title

Ovr Independent Hearing Officer And Mediator

Issuing Agency

State Government of Pennsylvania

Location

Pennsylvania

Published Date

May 26, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

6100066131-SF

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Project Description

General Information
Department for this solicitation:	Procurement
Date Prepared:	05/26/26	Types:	SFP
Advertisement Type:	Service Materials Service & Materials PW Construction Agency Construction Real Estate
Solicitation/Project#:	6100066131-SF	Solicitation/Project Title:	OVR Independent Hearing Officer and Mediator
Description:	The Department of Labor & Industry (DLI), Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) is seeking interested individuals to serve as independent contractors in the capacity of Independent Hearing Officers and/or Mediators. In this capacity the individual will preside over quasi-judicial administrative impartial due process hearings and write formal adjudications relating to applicants’ or eligible individuals’ appeals of determinations made by personnel of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation that affect the provision of vocational rehabilitation and other services to the applicant or eligible individual. The presentation program is specifically designed for Interested individuals that are knowledgeable about the federal laws and regulations governing the provision of vocational rehabilitation services, (including the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §701 et. seq. and governing regulations 35 CFR Part 361).  Individuals must also have experience presiding over or participating in administrative proceedings. All OVR Independent Hearing Officer and Mediator contractors will receive an orientation and training from DLI Office of Chief Council once they have Commonwealth approved vendor status. There are no subcontracting opportunities available for this Procurement. The event will be held at virtually, through Microsoft Teams, on Tuesday June 16, 2026 from 09:30-10:30 am ET. To attend the Supplier Forum and receive the Microsoft Teams event information, please RSVP to RA-li-OIT-BAS-Procur@pa.gov or RA-LIOVRGRANTS@pa.gov no later than Friday, June 12, 2026.

Department Information
Department/Agency:	Department of Labor and Industry	Delivery Location:	Statewide
County:	Statewide	Duration:	07/01/2026-06/30/2031

Contact Information
First Name:	Lori	Last Name:	Micheals
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-783-0326	Email:	lmicheals@pa.gov

Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.
Solicitation Start Date:	05/26/26
Solicitation Due Date:	06/12/26	Solicitation Due Time:	4:00 PM
Solicitation Opening Date:	06/12/26	Solicitation Opening Time:	4:01 PM
Opening Location:	Virtual
No. of Addendums:	0
Amended Date:	05/26/26

Related Solicitation Files

Original Files IHO Job Description - 10_30_25.docx Mediator job description - 10_30_25.docx

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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