Description
This solicitation seeks providers to deliver intensive, in‑home, ABA‑based behavioral services for youth (ages 0‑20) with intellectual or developmental disabilities across the state of New Jersey. The contract will be multi‑year, ending 30 Jun 2028, and will pay providers on a per‑15‑minute unit basis for qualified staff (BCBA‑D, BCBA, BCaBA, Behavioral Technicians). Providers must be New Jersey‑registered entities, enroll as NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid providers, and meet stringent staffing, licensing, insurance, and reporting requirements (including electronic visit verification and use of the CSOC data system). No subcontracting of core services is allowed, and tele‑health delivery is prohibited. The RFQ is open to new providers only; existing contractors are excluded. The award process will culminate after the 11 Dec 2024 deadline, with an anticipated award date of 26 Apr 2025.
• Target population: NJ youth ≤ 20 years with IDD or autism‑spectrum symptoms.
• Service model: Face‑to‑face, home‑based ABA interventions, assessed and planned by licensed behavior analysts.
• Compensation: Unit‑price rates ranging from $13.74 to $49.78 per 15‑minute unit, reimbursed through Medicaid fee‑for‑service.
• Compliance: Mandatory EVV, CYBER MIS reporting, background checks, liability insurance, and fidelity bonds (if contract > $50 K).