REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FDDC # 2010-CL-8500)

Developing Community Coalitions to Strengthen Services

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2010-CL-8500) is released in order to fund the development of regional coalitions that once developed will work to strengthen and increase available supports, services and resources in their communities. The overall goal of this project is to further develop the informal and volunteer services available to local communities to help meet identified unmet needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, such as respite care.

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 to range from $60,000 to $75,000. 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 written questions and letters of intent for this RFP is October 8, 2010, 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 October 11, 2010. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is November 5, 2010, 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.