Description
The Department of Developmental Services is seeking qualified providers to deliver Supported Collaborative Living (SCL) services under a pilot program. Providers will support adults with developmental disabilities living in shared or adjacent housing, offering a suite of community‑based supports such as household management, financial assistance, healthcare coordination, transportation, and 24‑hour on‑call coverage. Contracts are awarded via a master‑agreement, rolling‑enrollment process with an initial two‑year term and two possible one‑year extensions (up to four years total). Funding is based on an accommodation‑rate model tied to total service hours, with an estimated program value of $19.5 million over four years.
• Service model: shared‑living arrangements (2–8 individuals per program) with tiered support levels (A‑D) and optional clinical add‑ons.
• Licensing requirement: DDS residential license (ALTR 3153, Shared Living 3150, or In‑Home Supports 3798).
• Mandatory elements: 24‑hour on‑call system, compliance with HIPAA/42 CFR Part 2, background checks, and supplier‑diversity plan.
• Submission process: electronic quote via COMMBUYS; priority deadline 15 Apr 2026, rolling acceptance through 30 Jun 2027.
• Estimated contract value: $19.5 million total (~$4.9 million per year), with no fixed‑price ceiling per provider.