Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) announces the availability of a Request for Proposals (RFP). Copies of the RFP can be downloaded for the FDDC website (www.fddc.org) or copies may be requested by writing: FDDC, 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 or calling (850)488-4180, 1(800)580-7801 (Toll Free), 1(888)488-8633 (TDD). To register to receive electronic mail (email) notices of future RFPs, please visit our website (www.fddc.org).

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2010-IP-100) is released in order to respond to the need demonstrated by the numerous requests received by the Council for funds to support workshops, training sessions and conferences. The Council believes that individuals with developmental disabilities should be included in all aspects of life – school, community, work, and play. Appropriate supports and services are needed to ensure full participation in the community. Successful inclusion and attainment of services and supports requires advocacy by individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Such advocacy necessitates knowledge of disabilities, available supports and services, program requirements, best practices, federal and state laws, and numerous other aspects of the issues and systems for disability services. Advocates who are more informed are better equipped to obtain the supports they need to live successful lives in the community. Advocates need training and access to information to help them navigate the complex disability system and empower them to obtain the support they need. FDDC has set aside federal funds for a period not to exceed one (1) year for fiscal support of this RFP. Interested parties should obtain a copy of RFP #2010-IP-100 for specific information related to funding amounts. Individuals, not-for-profit agencies and for-profit agencies may submit proposals in response to this RFP.

Proposals should be submitted according to the appropriate quarterly deadlines to ensure they are received at least six (6) months prior to the date of the training or conference for which the proposer is requesting funding. Submission of written questions is encouraged of all prospective proposers. The first quarter deadline for submitting written questions for this RFP is Monday, October 12, 2009 by 4:00 p.m. (EST). Written questions will only be accepted by fax, mail, or hand delivery. Questions submitted by email will not be accepted. All answers to first quarter written questions will be posted on the FDDC website during the week of October 26, 2009. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP for first quarter to FDDC is Monday, November 16, 2009 by 2:00 p.m. (EST). The second quarter deadline for submitting written questions for this RFP is Monday, January 4, 2010 by 4:00 p.m. (EST). All answers to second quarter written questions will be posted on the FDDC website during the week of January 18, 2010. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP for second quarter to FDDC is Monday, February 8, 2010 by 2:00 p.m. (EST). The third quarter deadline for submitting written questions for this RFP is Monday, April 5, 2010 by 4:00 p.m. (EST). All answers to third quarter written questions will be posted on the FDDC website during the week of April 19, 2010. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP for third quarter to FDDC is Monday, May 10, 2010 by 2:00 p.m. (EST). The fourth quarter deadline for submitting written questions for this RFP is Thursday, July 8, 2010 by 4:00 p.m. (EST). All answers to fourth quarter written questions will be posted on the FDDC website during the week of July 19, 2010. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is Monday, August 9, 2010 by 2:00 p.m. (EST).