What is a Vendor
While a vendor can be all-encompassing, a vendor in this circumstance is an individual or business providing services to OVR consumers that will lead to competitive integrated employment. The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) serves consumers with educational, employment, and independence needs. Because some consumers may require services not provided through the agency, OVR relies on vendors to fulfill those services.
Becoming a Vendor
Thank you for choosing to provide services to consumers of OVR!
All new applicants are required to review the Vendor Manual. The Vendor Manual provides vendors with resources needed to conduct business with OVR. This includes instruction on how to apply to provide services and the qualification requirements needed for approval.
The Vendor Application Form is for potential or current vendors to apply to provide specific services. Vendors shall review the Vendor Manual and attach the applicable qualification requirements with the application.
Note: the entire application needs submitted to the agency, even if not all pages are utilized. Once the application is submitted, the review process shall begin.
The agency may take up to thirty (30) days to process an application, pending any additional information needed. The agency will contact the applicant with confirmation of approval or denial. If approved, additional instructions on finalizing registration will be included.
Establishing a Vendor Account
A vendor number, provided by the Finance and Administration Cabinet, is required for the vendor to receive payment for services provided. Once OVR approves a vendor to provide services, the Vendor Self Service How to Register guide should be utilized for instructions on how to establish a vendor number.
If a vendor is unable to establish a vendor number, the EZ Vendor Registration Application may be submitted to OVRVendors@ky.gov for additional assistance from OVR personnel.
Modifying a Vendor Account
To ensure payment for services provided, vendors must mantain up-to-date account information. To make modifications to an already established vendor account, refer to the Updating Vendor Account Information guide.
Annual Renewal
The Vendor Agreement includes the terms that approved vendors must sign and adhere to annually in order to continue providing services for the agency's consumers. If a vendor does not complete the annual recertification process by the end of business on June 30, beginning July 1, the vendor is considered inactive and will not be used until approval is completed.
Additional Forms
The SAS-63 is the form to submit that allows the agency to pay the individual or business via electronic deposit.
The W-9 Form allows the ability to provide the taxpayer identification number (TIN) needed to complete an information return.
Payment
OVR compensates vendors to perform authorized services for consumers. OVR funds are federally directed to serve consumers with disabilites to assist in their employment and education goals. Because of various factors involved with vendor payments, OVR will systematically review and set service fees based on internal controls.
Need Help?
For any questions or assistance navigating the vendor portal, please contact
OVRVendors@ky.gov.
Forms
The following are specific forms that may be required by a vendor for services.
Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) Services
A CRP vendor may provide the following services if approved:
• Supported Employment
• Employment & Retention
• Job Coaching
• Adjustment
• Pre-Employment Transition
• Life Skills
• Comprehensive Vocational Assessment
• Vocational Assessment
• Transportation
The
CRP Manual must be reviewed by vendors who wish to provide CRP community rehabilitation program services.
If approved to provide CRP services, the vendor will receive a Memorandum of Agreement to review and sign.
CRP Documents & Forms The following are specific documents and forms needed for an approved CRP vendor:
Traditional Required Documents
Individual Placement and Support Required Documents
Customized Required Documents
Employment & Retention Required Documents
Pre-Employment Transition Services Required Documents
For additional information, please refer to
CRP Overview.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)The following are specific documents and forms needed for an approved Pre-ETS vendor:
Job Placement Services
Need more help?
Contact us
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Central Office
Mayo-Underwood Building
500 Mero Street 4th Floor NE
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-564-4440
800-372-7172 (V/TTY) More Information