21-DHS-RFP-598 Day Support and Employment Services

Title: 21-DHS-RFP-598 Day Support and Employment Services Deadline: 3/13/2023 4:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Status: Open Solicitation Number: 21-DHS-RFP-598 Description: *THIS IS AN OPEN-ENDED SOLICITATION WITH MULTIPLE SUBMISSION DATES* The intent of this solicitation and resulting agreement is to obtain the services of a qualified Contractor(s) to provide day support and employment services to adults ages 22 and older with developmental disabilities such as autism, down syndrome, and intellectual disability. Problem Occurred × Please retry Ok Confirmation × Are you sure you want to remove line item? Yes No Missing Information × Ok Confirmation × Are you sure you want to remove attachment? Yes No Documents: Documents as of 9/7/2021 21-DHS-RFP-598 Day Support and Employment Services - Final.pdf Revised Proposal Form.pdf All Additions Questions Addition 1 Posted: 5/21/2021 Type of Addition: Addendum 01 Overview: The purpose of this Addendum 01 is to respond to

questions received by the deadline and amend the solicitation. Solicitation #: 21-DHS-RFP-598 Documents: Addendum 01.pdf Addition 2 Posted: 9/7/2021 Type of Addition: Addendum No. 2 Overview: Addendum No. 2 revises the proposal form to incorporate the Vaccination Policy. All responses must be on the revised proposal form. Documents: Addendum 02.pdf Addition 3 Posted: 9/15/2021 Type of Addition: Notice of Award for Quarter 1 Documents: 21-DHS-RFP-598 Day Support and Employment Services Award Notice.pdf Addition 4 Posted: 1/24/2022 Type of Addition: Addendum 03 Overview: The purpose of this Addendum 03 is to update the solicitation language regarding adding scope to existing contracts. Documents: Addendum 03.pdf Question 1 Posted: 8/4/2021 Question: Given some service costs have increased since earlier submission, how can providers submit new rates for services previously submitted? DARS increased the rates for individual supported employment and group supported employment after our initial submission to Arlington County. How can we submit new rates for individual and group supported employment? Response: For proposals already submitted, the cost proposal may be negotiated during negotiations. Question 2 Posted: 7/28/2022 Question: Internet connection – how can we support those without internet access? Hotspot? Maintenance needed? Response: Arlington County has free public wi-fi at various locations throughout the County. A full list can be found here: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Wireless. These locations are open and accessible to the public. Question 3 Posted: 8/9/2022 Question: Is a hybrid model allowed? For example, if attendance is missed from day support appointments, we can provide virtual day support to make up the time? Response: A hybrid model could potentially be permitted; however, it cannot be used as an “as needed” service when a participant is absent from the in-person group day program. Any hybrid schedule needs to be approved by the County Project Officer. Additionally, the program should be equipped to provide a person-centered virtual service with details of the proposed service documented in the proposal. Question 4 Posted: 8/15/2022 Question: Would there be a one-time rate or an Assistive technology waiver? How would we need to go about obtaining the equipment in order to participate in virtual support? Response: The County cannot provide financial assistance for the infrastructure needed for virtual services. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary equipment needed to provide this level of service. Posted: 5/21/2021 Type of Addition: Addendum 01 Overview: The purpose of this Addendum 01 is to respond to questions received by the deadline and amend the solicitation. Solicitation #: 21-DHS-RFP-598 Documents: Addendum 01.pdf Posted: 9/7/2021 Type of Addition: Addendum No. 2 Overview: Addendum No. 2 revises the proposal form to incorporate the Vaccination Policy. All responses must be on the revised proposal form. Documents: Addendum 02.pdf Posted: 9/15/2021 Type of Addition: Notice of Award for Quarter 1 Documents: 21-DHS-RFP-598 Day Support and Employment Services Award Notice.pdf Posted: 1/24/2022 Type of Addition: Addendum 03 Overview: The purpose of this Addendum 03 is to update the solicitation language regarding adding scope to existing contracts. Documents: Addendum 03.pdf Posted: 8/4/2021 Question: Given some service costs have increased since earlier submission, how can providers submit new rates for services previously submitted? DARS increased the rates for individual supported employment and group supported employment after our initial submission to Arlington County. How can we submit new rates for individual and group supported employment? Response: For proposals already submitted, the cost proposal may be negotiated during negotiations. Posted: 7/28/2022 Question: Internet connection – how can we support those without internet access? Hotspot? Maintenance needed? Response: Arlington County has free public wi-fi at various locations throughout the County. A full list can be found here: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Wireless. These locations are open and accessible to the public. Posted: 8/9/2022 Question: Is a hybrid model allowed? For example, if attendance is missed from day support appointments, we can provide virtual day support to make up the time? Response: A hybrid model could potentially be permitted; however, it cannot be used as an “as needed” service when a participant is absent from the in-person group day program. Any hybrid schedule needs to be approved by the County Project Officer. Additionally, the program should be equipped to provide a person-centered virtual service with details of the proposed service documented in the proposal. Posted: 8/15/2022 Question: Would there be a one-time rate or an Assistive technology waiver? How would we need to go about obtaining the equipment in order to participate in virtual support? Response: The County cannot provide financial assistance for the infrastructure needed for virtual services. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary equipment needed to provide this level of service.