Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

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Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
RFP 2011-CL-8700 Residential Options Resource Guide

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2011-CL-8700) is released in order to fund the development of a Florida specific resource guide that can be used by individuals and families to evaluate their individual housing needs and determine the most appropriate residential option for their specific situation. The selected provider will develop a county by county resource guide that provides an overview of all housing options for people with developmental disabilities in their local areas (to include rental and ownership).

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 $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, 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 201, Tallahassee, FL 32301 or call: (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 December 10, 2010 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 December 13, 2010. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is January 28, 2011 by 2:00 p.m. (EST).

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