REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FDDC # 2011-EM-9000)

Discovering Personal Genius

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2011-EM-9000) is released in order to implement the Discovering Personal Genus (DPG) model in several school districts in Florida. By utilizing the DPG process, high school students with developmental disabilities will have an effective vocational profile that will improve their post-secondary employment opportunities.

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 not to exceed $100,000.00. 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 1(888)488-8633.

The deadline for submitting written questions and letters of intent for this RFP is 4/8/2011 by 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 4/11/2011. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is 4/29/2011 by 2:00 p.m. (EDT).

THE ABOVE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL APPEAR IN THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY AND ON THE FDDC WEB PAGE (fddc.org) ON 3/18/2011.

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.