REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FDDC #2012-CL-9800)

RESTORATION OF CAPACITY STUDY & WORK GROUP

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2012-CL-9800) is released to explore the need for restoration of capacity for individuals with developmental disabilities under Florida guardianship. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting research and developing a project model designed to assist with this identified need.

Individuals, not-for-profit, and for-profit agencies may submit proposals in response to this RFP. FDDC has set aside federal funds for a period not to exceed one (1) year for fiscal support of this RFP. The anticipated award for this project is expected not to exceed $100,000. The exact amount of the contract for this project will be developed during contract negotiations.

Copies of this Request for Proposals can be downloaded from the FDDC website (www.fddc.org) or copies may be requested by writing: FDDC, 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32301, call: (850)488-4180, 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 March 30, 2012, by 4:00 p.m. (EDT).  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 April 2, 2012. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is May 4, 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.