REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (FDDC #2011-CL-9003)

DD Wait List Strategic Plan Development

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2011-CL-9003) is released in order to fund the research and development of a comprehensive written strategic plan to address the DD Home & Community Based Services Waiver Wait List. It is anticipated that the completed strategic plan will be used to provide verifiable information and recommendations to key state decision makers such as the Governor and the Legislature on this issue.

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 $30,000 to $40,000. 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, 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 April 29, 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 May 9, 2011. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is June 3, 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 April 15, 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.