For Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Inc

SOUTHCENTRALLOSANGELESREGIONALCENTER

FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INC.

Funded Request For Proposal

1:1 SUPPORTIVE DAY SERVICES-MALE

FAILED COMMUNITY TRANSITION FROM

THE STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

CPP Fiscal Year 2011-2012

Project #5

INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS

Bidder’s Conference: January 13, 2012 at 10:00 p.m.

SCLARC’s 4th Floor Multipurpose Room (Subject to Change)

Written Proposals Due: 4:30 p.m., January 23, 2012

CPP Request for Proposals (RFP)

Supportive Day Services Failed Transition

OVERVIEW

SouthCentralLos AngelesRegionalCenter is working collaboratively with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and the State Developmental Centers (SDC) to develop services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities who currently reside in developmental centers.

South Central Los Angeles Regional (SCLARC) is requesting proposals from interested parties to develop a new service that will provide customized supportive day activities to consumers transitioning from the State Developmental Centers (SDC). The customize supportive day services will serveconsumers age of 18-59 with a history of failed transition from the State Developmental Center. The individuals may have substance abuse issues, AWOL behavior and possible forensic involvement. The consumers will have mild to moderate mental retardation and mental health issues. They all require constant supervision which inhibits daily participation in a traditional day program. Services will focus on individual support needs and interests, but must include productive activities away from the residential facility. This may include volunteer activities, work, self-employment, education/learning experiences, etc. The ongoing reimbursement rate will be negotiated. Services must be provided on a 1:1 basis.

The applicant chosen must agree to sign a special service contract. Start-up reimbursement for this project will be negotiated, but can not exceed $100,000 ($95,750 with the 4.25% reduction). This is contingent upon funding from the Department of Developmental Services.

APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in good standing with Community Care Licensing and any placement agency the applicant may be currently vendored/contracted with. Applicants with a history of deficiencies issued by a licensing agency, corrective actions issued by the regional center or similar actions taken by a placement or oversight agency may not be considered for this development.

• Applicant must have a sound financial status. Verification of this must be submitted with the proposal.

• Applicants must have a minimum of two years experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness who also have a history of substance abuse, AWOL behavior and forensic involvement.

• Those providing direct services to consumers must have a minimum of two yearsexperience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness who also have a history of substance abuse, AWOL behavior and forensic involvement.
• They must also be CPI or PRO-ACT certified.

• Applicants must have staffing in place on the date services are scheduled to begin.

• Applicants must have an identified behavior consultant. The behavior consultant must have a minimum of two years experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and experienced working with consumers who have a mental health diagnosis and experience substance abuse issues, AWOL behavior, or have forensic involvement.
  
• A vehicle that can accommodate the transportation needs of the consumers must be available. Grant funds are not available to purchase or lease the vehicle.

• Applicants are required to accept consumers SCLARC identifies for service. The applicant must commit to modifying services and supports to address any challenges encountered. Issuing a 30-termination notice is not acceptable unless a full ID team meeting is held and the team agrees that the vendored service is not appropriate.

• Applicants must be prepared to begin providing direct services to consumers moving from the State Developmental Center by December 31, 2012

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Submission Deadline: The Proposal will not be considered for review if it is received after the deadline date.

Bidder’s Conference: A bidder’s conference is scheduled for January 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, 650 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Participation in the bidder’s conference is required for those planning to submit a proposal.

Eight (8) copies of the proposal are due by, 4:30 p.m. on January 23, 2012 and should be submitted to the second floor receptionist.

Contact: The contact person for this project is:

Rejection of Proposals: SCLARC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received as a result of this Request for Proposals or to negotiate separately with any contractor when it is determined to be in the best interest of SCLARC.

Finalists: SCLARC reserves the right to select any one of the finalists interviewed regardless of the proposal score.

Misunderstandings: SCLARC’s decision will be final in any manner of interpretation of the RFP (Request for Proposals).

Insurance: If selected to develop the aforementioned program, the applicant must have the appropriate business license, and must take out and maintain liability, worker’s compensation and vehicle insurance policies.

Hold Harmless and Indemnification: The applicant will hold harmless and indemnify SCLARC, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all actions, suits or other proceedings as may arise as a result of the negligence of willful misconduct of SCLARC, its officers, agents and employees.

Timeline

Release of Request for Proposal PacketsDecember 21, 2011

Bidders' Conference10:00 a.m. – January 13, 2012

Proposals Due4:30 p.m. – January 23, 2012

Interview of the Top CandidatesFebruary 13, 2012

Notice of SelectionFebruary 2012

Applicant is vendored and ready to serve consumersDecember 31, 2012

COVER PAGE

SPECIALIZED SUPPORTIVE DAY SERVICES

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.PROPOSAL PACKAGE

A.The following format must be used when completing Proposal. Failure to follow this format will result in an automatic rejection of the Proposal by the SCLARC review committee.

1.Do not use special bindings, covers, notebooks or folders on the proposals.

2.Fasten the Proposal using a double-hold punch or staples at the top (middle) of the page.

B. The Proposal will include all of the following in the order listed below:

1. Proposal Cover Page (enclosed)
   
2. Table of Contents- Please number each page
   
3. Multi-program vendor development questionnaire (enclosed)
   
4. Resume for the applicant. The resume must demonstrate the required experience. The resume should also document any experience working with the identified population. Copies of CPI or PRO-ACT certifications must also be included.
   
5. Resume for the Behavior Consultant providing the direct services and the resume for his/her supervisor (if any) is required. The resume must demonstrate compliance with the applicant minimum requirements and experience working with the identified population.
   
6. Applicant’s behavior consultant must provide services no less than 24 hours per consumer for each consecutive six-month period.
   
7. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, list the principle members of the corporation and include verification of incorporation in California.

1. Name of the author(s) of the proposal. List any parties who participated in writing all or part of the proposal. Any proposal written by a consultant or grant writer must demonstrate a commitment by the writer to provide ongoing technical assistance during the implementation stage.
   
2. The proposal must include at least three (3) references with addresses and telephone numbers. Applicants should be aware that the selection committee will contact references and or other sources to corroborate any information provided in the proposal.
   
3. Ongoing Budget (applicant will attach)
   
4. Program Design (outline is enclosed)

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

(Attach Here)

ONGOING BUDGET

(Attach Here)

PROGRAM DESIGN WRITING GUIDELINE

1. Statement of purpose.
2. Description of consumers served.
3. Description of consumer assessment activities.
4. Copy of tool used to assess the skills.
5. Description of ongoing services and support.
6. Description of measurable anticipated service outcomes.
7. Statement of commitment to preparing and maintaining daily on-going written consumer notes.
8. Statement of commitment regarding the preparation and maintenance of quarterly reports. Agreement to submit semi-annual reports within 30 days of the end of the six-month period.
9. Consumer rights.
10. Description of medication preparation and dispensing procedures.
11. Statement indicating that medication logs will be maintained.
12. Emergency disaster plan.
13. Consumer medical emergency procedures.
14. Staffing emergency procedures.
15. Consumer grievance procedures.
16. Special incident reporting procedures.
17. Organizational chart listing all positions.
18. Administrator qualifications and duty statement.
19. Behavior consultant qualifications and description of services provided. Include a statement that the behavior consultant will be available during program hours for a minimum of 12 hours per consumer during a 6-month period.
20. Description of the vendor’s intervention plan. Include techniques initiated to prevent acting out behavior, verbal de-escalation techniques, and the intervention strategies and techniques used in therapeutic physical intervention and any other techniques which will be used to address acting out behavior. State clearly the policy for when and only when CPI or PRO-ACT physical intervention procedures should be used.
21. Staff qualifications and duty statement.
22. Staff toileting plan (required because consumers must be supervised at all times).
23. Statement that all staff persons will maintain current CPR and first aide certificates.
24. Staff training plan.
25. Transportation resources.

MULTI PROGRAM VENDOR DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

To be completed by applicant

Note: Please complete the following questions regarding your involvement with other Regional Centers. List any projects that you (or any company or group of which you are a part) currently are operating, are developing, or are in the planning stages of developing with any RegionalCenter. If you should begin plans for development with any RegionalCenter after completing this questionnaire, you must notify each RegionalCenter with which you are associated. Failure to disclose information related to your association with other Regional Centers could result in

withdrawal of your vendor status. (Please attach other sheets)

NAME OF APPLICANT:______

ADDRESS:______

TELEPHONE: ( )

List below all programs that you (or groups you are associated with) currently are operating and/or currently in the process of developing.

Type of ProgramYour Role/CapacityCurrent StatusRegionalCenter

in the ProgramYear Developed

EXAMPLE:

Adult Day Program Program Director/ 45 Active/Developed in 1980SCLARC

______

What grants have you received from any RegionalCenters, the Department of Developmental Services, HUD, etc. in the last five years (such as Program Development Funds, Community Placement Program, etc.)? ______

Please describe any other employment or business commitments you may have.

I hereby certify that the above information accurately represents all of my business interests in the State of California, and I give RegionalCenter staff authorization to contact any of the above Regional Centers for reference information.

Signature

Print Name

Date:

EXHIBIT B

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center

For Persons With Developmental Disabilities, Inc.

Guidelines for Use of Start-up Funds

Payment provisions for start-up contracts are on a cost-reimbursement or a fixed unit rate basis. The ceiling is specified as the maximum dollar amount payable by SCLARC and is identified in the Agreement. The start-up contract sets forth the type of facility, or program to be developed and may indicate provisions or limitations on reimbursable items specific to the type of service. The start-up contract takes precedence over both written reimbursement guidelines and any verbal agreement.

SCLARC’s Guidelines for Use of Start-Up Funds is attached to every published Request For Proposals (RFP), and is included as an Exhibit in every start-up contract. The Contractor’s signature on the contract exhibit serves as verification that the document was reviewed and indicates agreement to abide by the guidelines unless other stated in the Agreement.

Guidelines for Use of Start-Up Funds

I.General Requirements

A.Reimbursement on start-up funds contracts commence by submitting a signed Progress Report and Request for Reimbursement, along with verification of paid expenditures to the resource developer assigned to the project. Verification of expenditures is copies of receipts indicating payment in full by cash, check, cashier check or credit card purchase. Lay-a-way items may only be reimbursed for the amount of the deposit or payments made. In the case of personnel costs, a copy of the payroll record or check for salary paid must be submitted. Written estimates are not acceptable and invoices may only be submitted as an itemized list of the items purchased or contract work completed. Invoices may not be used as payment verification, even when stamped “paid”. For lease or rent payments, copies of the signed lease/rental agreement will also be required. SCLARC requires an original signature (no copies or faxes) on the Progress Report and Request for Reimbursement.

B. Milestone contracts are periodically used to developed specific projects and services. The contract specifies the tasks to be completed for each milestone. Requests for payment may be made after each milestone is completed using the Progress Report and Request for Reimbursement. Payment is made after the form and verification of each milestone is received.

II.Personnel Services

A. A maximum of four (4) months of identified and reasonable direct personnel and overhead costs, including employee fringe benefits, may be reimbursed. Where salaries and wages are a reimbursable item, the following information must be included:

- monthly, weekly, or hourly rate, as appropriate

- personnel classification

- number of hours worked

- period worked (example: October 1 - 15, 2003)

- If the employee has other duties with the organization, a percentage of personnel time to be charged to the contract must be specified.

III.Administrative Overhead

A. Administrative overhead is an allowable cost only if there is a parent/corporate organizational staff involved with the project that will be expending staff time and resources not covered elsewhere in the project budget.

B. If administrative overhead is claimed, it shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total start-up fund amount.

IV.Consultants

A. Pre-approval is required for the use of consultants. Proposals submitted and accepted must state the rate of compensation to be paid to consultants. The rate must be an hourly rate with a ceiling on the total amount. Consultants must be qualified to perform stated service and services must be applicable to the development of the project.

B. Consultants rates must conform to either:

-Schedule of Maximum Allowances (Medi-Cal rate) for positions covered by that schedule; or

-Comparable State Civil Service positions; or

-The going (usual and customary) rate for similar work outside state service.

C. If the going (usual and customary) rate is applicable, the amounts to be paid consultants depends upon the complexity and difficulty of the projects, the ongoing rate for similar work, and the qualifications and reputation of the individual(s) or firm being awarded the contract.

V.Real Property

A. Payments are notpermitted for purchase or for construction, renovation, alteration, improvement, or repair of privately owned property, which would enhance the value to such property to the benefit of the owner. Start-up funds cannot be used for modifications that are solely aesthetic in nature or are not necessary to meet fire and life safety requirements.

B. Start-up fund monies may be used to modify residential and day program facilities to meet fire and life safety requirements of the fire marshal and/or the local licensing agency. SCLARC’S pre-approval is required. Licensed contractors must be used for physical plant enhancements. Proposals requesting facility modifications must include three bids to be considered for reimbursement. If a site requires extensive modification, another location should be considered. The following are examples of fire and life safety modifications:
-Wheelchair ramps;
-Handrails;
-Bedroom exit doors;
-Bathroom fixtures designed for non-ambulatory individuals;
-Widening of hallways and doors; Installing fireproof doors;
-Fire alarms;
-Fire sprinkler systems;
-Exit alarms or delayed egress devices; and
-Fencing around swimming pools.

C. A maximum of four months rent or lease payments for a facility site is a reimbursable expense. The rent should not exceed the rental rates for an equivalent site/facility in the area where the program will be situated. A signed copy of the lease or rental agreement must be submitted with the request for reimbursement. Security or cleaning deposits are not a reimbursable item.

VII.Equipment

A. Examples of equipment, which may or may not be purchased, purchased only with prior written approval from regional center, or leased, include:

B. All approved equipment of any kind purchased from funds reimbursed under the terms of the start-up contract is the property of the regional center. For the purpose of start-up contract, major equipment is considered any item purchased with start-up funds, which has a unit acquisition cost of at least $5000 or a normal useful life of at least three years. The Contractor must submit to the regional center a detailed inventory, including serial numbers, of any equipment that meets the above criteria. This inventory (items acquired under start -up fund contracts) is due within 30 days of the end of the projects completion. The final reimbursement will not be distributed until the regional center is in receipt of the inventory.