Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FDDC #2006-EM-4300 )

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) announces the availability of a Request for Proposals.  This RFP is being issued to enhance the information base necessary for the FDDC continued efforts to provide individuals with developmental disabilities the tools necessary to live, work and play in their communities.  The primary objective of this contract is to plan, coordinate and execute a Florida County Government Employment Initiative for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The provider will be responsible for designing and executing a three-phase project over the course of a year that uses research and best-practices to employ at least 20 individuals with developmental disabilities in county employment in the State of Florida.

Individuals, not-for-profit, and for-profit agencies may submit proposals in response to this RFP.  The approximate amount of funds available for the project awarded based on this RFP will be $100,000.  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 at 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 201, Tallahassee, FL 32301, or calling (850) 488-4180 or Toll Free 1-800-580-7801 or TDD Toll Free (888) 488-8633. 

The deadline for submitting letters of intent and written questions is by 4:00 pm EDT May 16, 2006.  The deadline for submitting proposals is 2:00 pm EDT on June 20, 2006. Emails will not be accepted. 

In order for your proposal to be considered, a letter of intent must be received by the above referenced deadline.  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 on or before the week of May 20, 2006.  The deadline for submitting proposals for this ITN is June 20, 2006 by 2:00pm EDT.

THE ABOVE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL APPEAR IN THE FLORIDA ADMINISTATIVE WEEKLY & THE FDDC WEB PAGE (WWW.FDDC.ORG) ON APRIL 21, 2006.

PLEASE FORWARD ALL REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF THE RFP TO MISTY GRIMM.

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