The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2011-CL-8800) is released in order to develop and convene a transportation stakeholders’ task force to determine next steps for moving forward with the development and implementation of a transportation voucher pilot program for Florida. This project will also require detailed research on available grant funding opportunities that the Council and/or its collaborating partners can pursue for the specific purpose of implementing the transportation voucher pilot program outlined in the Council’s “Innovative Approaches for Increasing Transportation Options for People with Disabilities in Florida” report. An electronic copy of this report can be downloaded from the Council’s website (www.fddc.org).

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 $80,000. The exact amount of this contract will be developed during contract negotiations.

Copies of this RFP can be downloaded from the FDDC website or copies may be requested by writing: FDDC at 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 201, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (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 February 11, 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.