The Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. is seeking sources interested in attaining Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Lead Agency designation in accordance with Section 430.203(9), Florida Statutes. Lead Agencies are designated to provide case management and to coordinate various community-based services to eligible individuals within a specified community care service area (CSA). For the purpose of this request for information (RFI), the CSA is defined as Franklin County. Prospective sources must demonstrate the ability to work with individuals age 60 and older.
The intent of the CCE program is to assist functionally impaired elderly persons in living dignified and reasonably independent lives in their own homes or in the homes of relatives or caregivers through the development, expansion, reorganization, and coordination of various community-based services. The Legislature intends that a continuum of care be established so that functionally impaired elderly persons age 60 and older may be assured the least restrictive environment suitable to their needs. The development of innovative approaches to program management, staff training, and service delivery which have an impact on cost-avoidance, cost-effectiveness, and program efficiency is encouraged.
This RFI is a preliminary step to the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) package, which would occur on or around August 1, 2011. Failure to respond by the deadline specified below shall constitute a “not interested” response.
Designated Lead Agencies will also be responsible for program management of the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative and Home Care for the Elderly Program, and must be an enrolled provider in the Aged and Disabled Adult Waiver Program to provide case management and coordinate services.
Deadline: Written responses to this RFI are due to the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. no later than 3:00 p.m., EST on June 17, 2011. Responses should include the organization name, contact person’s name, contact person’s email address, business address and phone number. Only written responses will be accepted.
Contact: Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc.
Attention: Lisa Bretz
2414 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308