REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FDDC #2012-HC-9600)

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2012-HC-9600) is released to develop a strategic plan for fund development for the Early Steps program.

Individuals, not-for-profit, and for-profit agencies may submit proposals in response to this RFP. FDDC has set aside a maximum of $70,000 of federal funds for a period not to exceed one (1) year for fiscal support of this RFP. The exact amount of this contract will be developed during contract negotiations.

Copies of this RFP can be downloaded from the FDDC website (www.fddc.org) or copies may be requested by writing: FDDC, 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)488-4180 or Toll Free: 1(800)580-7801 or TDD Toll Free: 1(888)488-8633.

The deadline for submitting written questions and letters of intent for this RFP is February 27, 2012, by 4:00 p.m. (EST). Letters of intent are encouraged but not mandatory. Letters of Intent will only be accepted by fax, mail, or hand delivery. Letters of Intent by email will not be accepted. All answers to written questions will be posted on the FDDC website during the week of March 12, 2012. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is April 2, 2012, by 2:00 p.m. (EDT).

PLEASE FORWARD ALL REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF THIS RFP TO CAROLYN WILLIAMS.

QUESTIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTEN FORMAT ONLY. THIS IS A LEGAL PROCESS AND WE CANNOT ANSWER QUESTIONS VERBALLY.