Become a Vendor
The application forms on this page are for use by organizations wishing to provide employment and/or independent living skills training to Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB) clients: those who are legally blind or visually impaired and seeking new employment or assistance maintaining current employment.
Note: As of March 26, 2025 the Oregon Commission for the Blind is pausing the acceptance of any new applications under this RFA.
We appreciate your interest in providing valuable services to Oregonians who experience vision loss. This website will remain the primary location for any updates regarding vendor application opportunities, so please check back often.
Applicants seeking to provide only job coaching, job development, or small business development should use this form:
Employment Services Vendor Application
Applicants seeking to provide independent living skills training, orientation and mobility training, or other services
with/without also providing job coaching, job development, or small business development should use this form:
Independent Living Skills Training Vendor Application
- Note that because vendors may provide services at OCB offices, in the community, at job sites, or at client’s homes, all vendor staff, even those without direct contact with clients, must go through an OCB criminal background check process. Previous background checks conducted by entities other than OCB will not be accepted.
- Applicants should submit proof of insurance coverage at required levels (see application) at time of application or within 60 days of approval.
- Vendors must register in the
OregonBuys state procurement system prior to serving clients.
Reach out to us if you have any questions about becoming a vendor at OCB.