Pursuant to Section 409.1671, F.S., the Central Region of the Department of Children and Families is seeking qualified non profit or governmental community-based organizations that are interested in serving as the lead agency in Circuit 9 for an integrated system of care for the provision of foster care and related services to include: emergency shelter, in-home protective services, relative care placements, foster care, therapeutic foster care, foster care supervision, case management, post-placement supervision, permanent foster care, intensive residential treatment, independent living, family reunification, family preservation, adoption and appropriate related services.
It is the intent of the Department to procure a competent, experienced lead agency to provide child welfare services for children and families served in Orange and Osceola Counties. The Department will negotiate one contract with a successful vendor for Circuit 9.
Invitation to Negotiate will be available at:
400 W. Robinson Street, Suite S1118
Orlando, FL 32801
Invitation to Negotiate will be opened at the above address at 3:05 p.m., July 14, 2010.
Please direct all questions to:
Christine Barbery
Phone: (407)245-0400, ext. 162; Fax: (407)245-0575
Email: Christine_Barbery@dcf.state.fl.us
Invitation to Negotiate will be available at:
400 W Robinson St., Suite S1118
Orlando, FL 32801
Please direct all questions to:
Christine Barbery
Phone: (407)245-0400, Ext. 162; Fax: (407)245-0575
Email: christine_barbery@dcf.state.fl.us
Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at the pre-solicitation conference and/or bid/proposal opening shall contact purchasing at the phone number above at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).
The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the State of Florida.
Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the solicitation process.
A Pre Solicitation Conference has been scheduled. For specific information see the Advertisement Description.