REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FDDC # 2009-CD-8200)

Implementation of Universal Educational Practices

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2009-CD-8200) is released in order to ensure Florida’s children receive their education in an inclusive general education setting, reflecting natural proportions and age-appropriate heterogeneous groups across core academic and elective/special areas within the school community; students with disabilities are valued members of the classroom and school community and have teachers that prepare all students for success in school and the community; the community at large is educated about universal education; all teachers, administrators and families support universal education and have the knowledge and supports available to enable them to effectively teach all children; and, all teachers should be provided access to current research and technical assistance in best practices, instructional methods, and supports tailored to individual’s needs.

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 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 201, Tallahassee, FL 32301, or by calling (850)488-4180, Toll Free 1(800)580-7801 or TDD Toll Free (888)488-8633.

The deadline for submitting written questions and letters of intent for this RFP is May 15, 2009 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 May 25, 2009. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is June 26, 2009 by 2:00 p.m. (EST.)

The above announcement will appear on the FDDC webpage (fddc.org) on April 24, 2009.

Please forward all requests for copies of this RFP to: Malloree Cleaver. Questions are to be submitted in written format only. This is a legal process and we cannot answer questions verbal.