Home and Community based Services

Project: Home and Community based Services Ref. #: HSS-24-025 Type: RFP Status: Open Open Date: Jan 2nd 2024, 7:00 AM EST Questions Due Date: Jan 16th 2024, 11:30 PM EST Close Date: Mar 29th 2024, 1:00 PM EDT Days Left: < 1 Project Description:Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) provides home and community-based services and supports as an alternative to institutional services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), including brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, and Prader-Willi Syndrome. Most of DDDS’s services are funded through a Medicaid Home and Community-Based authority. DDDS has continuously operated a 1915 (c) Home and Community Based waiver since 1987. DDDS services are designed to enable the individual to live safely in the community and to respect and support their desire to work or engage in other productive activities. DDDS has established fee for service rates for each service. Rates for home and community

based served are computed pursuant to methodologies approved by CMS in the DDDS Lifespan Home and Community Based 1915 (c) Medicaid Waiver. Rates are published for each fiscal year on the DDDS website. Rates are subject to change based on appropriation of funds by the Delaware legislature. Vendors must agree to accept the DDDS rates as a condition for being awarded a contract. No negotiation of rates is permitted. The most current rates are published on the DDDS website at the link below: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ddds/waiver_rates.html DDDS needs to contract with Vendors of home and community-based services listed below: • Assistive Technology • Behavior Consultation • Benefits Counseling • Career Assessment and Exploration • Community Participation • Community Transition • Day Habilitation • Financial Coaching • Home Accessibility/Adaptations • Medical Residential Habilitation • Nurse Consultation • Orientation and Mobility • Personal Care • Prevocational Services • Residential Habilitation • Residential Habilitation-provider type: Shared Living Agency (upon CMS approval) • Respite Care • Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies • Supported Employment - Individual • Supported Employment – Small group • Supported Living • Vehicle Accessibility/Adaptations Appendix B – Home and Community Based Services provides detailed service descriptions. (Please refer to Appendix B, below, for additional details.) All awarded vendors will conduct their business and provide services in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference, including with and without limitations, the laws, rules, policies, and procedures that are listed and referenced on the websites located at the following URL addresses: Division of Developmental Disabilities Policies: http://dhss.delaware.gov/ddds/ddds policymain.html Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Provider Standards for Home and Community Based Services: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ddds/ddds policymain.html Provider Specific Policy Manual for DDDS Lifespan Home and Community Based Waiver and State Plan Rehabilitative Services for Persons with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: https://medicaidpublications.dhss.delaware.gov/docs/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/API/Entries/Download?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=910&language=en-US&PortalId=0&TabId=94 Important Events:OngoingOpen DateOnline PortalPosting date for the OpportunityJan 2nd 2024, 7:00 AM ESTN/AUpcomingClose DateOnline PortalDeadline for SubmissionsMar 29th 2024, 1:00 PM EDTN/AUpcomingEstimated Notification of AwardGSS & BonfireEstimated Notification of AwardApr 30th 2024, 11:59 PM EDT - Apr 30th 2024, 11:59 PM EDTNoPassedRSVP to Pre-bid MeetingBonfire & emailRSVP to the Pre-bid MeetingJan 2nd 2024, 7:00 AM EST - Feb 5th 2024, 11:59 PM ESTNoPassedQuestions Due DateOnline PortalDeadline to submit QuestionsJan 16th 2024, 11:30 PM ESTN/APassedPre-bid meetingTEAMSPre-bid meetingFeb 6th 2024, 1:00 PM EST - Feb 6th 2024, 1:00 PM ESTNoPassedResponse to QuestionsGSS & BonfireOfficial Response to QuestionsFeb 20th 2024, 11:59 PM EST - Feb 20th 2024, 11:59 PM ESTNo Supporting Documentation:HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3 - Confidential Form - Attachment 4.docxDocumentationConfidential Form - Attachment 4Dec 12th 2023, 9:01 AM EST - HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3 - Exceptions Form - Attachment 3.docxDocumentationExceptions Form - Attachment 3Dec 12th 2023, 9:00 AM EST - HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3 - HIPAA Business Associate Agreement.docxDocumentationHIPAA Business Associate Agreement - Appendix FDec 12th 2023, 9:03 AM EST - HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3 - Non-Collusion Statement - Attachment 2.docxDocumentationNon-Collusion Statement - Attachment 2Dec 12th 2023, 9:00 AM EST - HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3 - Professional Service Agreement.docxDocumentationProfessional Service Agreement - Appendix EDec 12th 2023, 9:03 AM EST - HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3 - Reference Form - Attachment 5.docxDocumentationReference Form - Attachment 5Dec 12th 2023, 9:01 AM EST - HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3 - Subcontractor Form - Attachment 6.docxDocumentationSubcontractor Form - Attachment 6Dec 12th 2023, 9:01 AM EST - HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3 - Supplemental Questionnaire - Appendix C.docxDocumentationSupplemental Questionnaire - Appendix CDec 12th 2023, 9:02 AM EST - HSS 24-025 - FY 2024 Q3.docxDocumentationRequest for Proposal documentDec 12th 2023, 8:57 AM EST - HSS-24-025 - Pre-bid Attendance list.xlsxDocumentationPre-bid Register for RFP - HSS-24-025 - Home and Community based ServicesRead more...Feb 6th 2024, 2:36 PM EST - HSS-24-025 - Question Answer 2.6.24.docxAddendaAddendum 1 - Questions & Answers for RFP - HSS-24-025 - Home and Community Based ServicesRead more...Feb 19th 2024, 8:54 AM EST - Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 8613 Specialized educational services