RFPs - Far Northern Regional Center

Recently Released RFPs *Please see pending deadlines

Community Integration (Social Recreation) Grant Opportunity *(Download PDF to view RFP) ** deadline 12/21/2022

FNRC shares the Department of Developmental Services vision, that children and adolescents with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) will develop friendships from opportunities provided by integrated and inclusive social and recreational programs.

This social and recreational grant opportunity promotes integrated and inclusive programs for the culturally and linguistically diverse populations with little to no purchase of service. This grant targets clients that are three till 21 years of age. Those that met the eligibility criteria below are encouraged to respond to this request for proposal

Community based organizations
Religious organizations
Private recreational businesses or studios (i.e., dance, karate, performance arts, ballet, art)
YMCA, Boy’s and Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts
County and city parks and recreation departments
Public and private camps
After school programs

Request For Proposal (RFP) Overview

A Request for Proposal (RFP) may be used when FNRC determines there is a need for specific services for individuals with developmental disabilities served by the Regional Center. The needed services are identified in the RFP project announcement of start-up funding availability. FNRC may elect to fund all, part, or none of the project depending upon funding availability as approved by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and the quality of proposals received; and pending the approval of the project as written.

Each RFP describes the service concept and start-up funding availability (if any). The brief description is not intended to limit the types of proposals considered to serve the identified populations.

A RFP does not commit FNRC to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of the proposal, to contract in response to the RFP, or to procure or contract for services or supplies.

The values that FNRC uses to determine quality services should be connected to the RFP proposal in defining service expectations for the project. Innovative, person-centered service delivery models are encouraged.

Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Resource Development Plan Survey and Community Input Completed:

(Upcoming for Fiscal Year 2023/2024) Far Northern Regional Center (FNRC) will want to hear from you about the types of services and supports to meet current and future needs of individuals and families in the community. The collection of data will be considered for new program development as part of FNRC’s Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) for fiscal year ‘23/’24 planning.

Please Take the CDRP Survey. (Check back for future ’23/’24 survey)

Community Resource Development Plan FY ‘22/’23 Identified Priorities for Development

Based on community input, ‘21/’22 CRDP Community Surveys, and unmet needs identified through the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process, FNRC has developed the following priorities for the creation of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Resource Development Plan.

Spanish speaking individuals to complete Person-Centered Planning and promote access for Self Determination Program
Multi-family affordable housing
Housing acquisition to support individuals receiving residential care or Supported Living Services.
Residential Development for Adults (Enhanced Behavioral Support Home)
Residential Development for Children
Day Program for clients with medical needs
Behavioral training and technical support for service providers
Housing Consultant/Developer

DDS Approved FY ‘22/’23 Community Resource Development Plan

Preliminary FY 22/23 CPP/CRDP has been approved by DDS to award Startup Funds for the below projects. Project awards that exceed $55K will be awarded using a Request for Proposal (RFP). *Please see RFP announcement for award amounts and deadline.

Project 2223-1: Development of Spanish-language Person Centered Planners: *(Download PDF to view RFP) **expired
Project 2021-4: Multi-Family Housing Project-approved in FNRC’s FY ‘20/’21 Community Placement Plan. Currently seeking new Request for Proposal: * (Download PDF to view RFP) ** expired
Project 2223-2: Housing Services-Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation of single family home: *(Download PDF to view RFP) **expired
Project 2223-3: Development Enhanced Behavioral Support Home: *(Download PDF to view RFP) *expires 2/28/23

Community Resource Development Plan FY ‘21/’22 Identified Priorities for Development

Spanish speaking individuals to complete Person-Centered Planning and promote access for Self Determination Program
Behavioral training and technical support for service providers
Recruitment of therapists and interventionists to increase Early Start programs
Day programming support to improve quality and availability of services
Transportation to increase opportunities for community integrated employment for rural catchment areas
Residential development

DDS Approved FY ‘21/’22 Community Resource Development Plan

FNRC is pleased to announce that our FY 21/22 CPP/CRDP has been approved by DDS to award Startup Funds for the below projects. Project awards that exceed $55K will be awarded using a Request for Proposal (RFP). *Please see RFP announcement for award amounts and deadline.

Project 2122-1: “Continued” funds for renovation for CCH Development
Project 2122-3: Development of Spanish-language Person Centered Planners: *(Download PDF to view RFP) **expired
Project 2122-4: Behavioral training and technical support for service providers
Project 2122-5: Consultant to increase Early Start Providers: *(Download PDF to view RFP ) **expired
Project 2122-6: Consultant to improve day program quality and development: *(Download PDF to view RFP) **expired
Project 2122-7: Develop transportation service in rural area **expired
Project 2122 8: “Continued” funds for residential program development

For more detailed information regarding RFP submission, please read the following documents and view the related forms:

On-Going Identified Resource Needs

Far Northern Regional Center has identified on-going resource needs to serve our community. Development of on-going resources and vendorization of services typically do not require the use of a RFP. Projects requiring the use of the RFP process include Start-Up awards, approved by DDS, in excess of $55K and the development of new Family Home Agency’s (FHA). The following are identified as on-going resource needs:

Family Home Agency (south counties): *(Download PDF to view RFP)
- Estimated Cost Worksheet- Appendix A
- Financial Statement- Appendix B
Early Start Therapeutic service providers e.g. SLP, OT, PT (all counties) *(Download PDF to view needs for new vendors)
Vocational and Employement Service Providers *(Download PDF to view needs) (also see note below)

*Attention Service Providers* Shasta County Opportunity Center (OC) is holding a series of community meetings regarding the potential closure of their employment and vocational programs. The outcomes of these meetings are to help inform the Shasta County Board of Supervisors (BOS) of community concerns as well as potential resources that may be available to help transition these programs.
On December 6^th, the BOS is set to make their decision as to whether or not they will be closing the OC. Please click here if you are interested in learning more about upcoming meetings regarding the potential transition of services to new providers. You will also find information regarding what will be required from FNRC for new service providers interested in being vendored for these programs.

Awarded RFPs

You may view previously awarded RFPs here.

Additional Vendor/Provider Information From DDS

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