Common Questions and Answers – Assistive Tech RFPs

RFP Common Questions and Answers – Assistive Tech RFPs To view business opportunities – Bids/RFP’s on the DAS Contracting Portal click the link below: CTsource Bid Board To access DDS RFP postings on the CTsource Bid Board, please choose “Developmental Services” under the Organization category of the filter. Remote Supports Startup Notice of Opportunity 2025 Attachment A - Remote Support Services Startup Budget.xlsx Remote Supports NOO 01-29-2025 RS Startup NOO Provider Questions 2-14-2025 RFP #33856 - FY 2026 Children’s Community Clinical Response The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking proposals to start a Community Clinical Response program for children with intellectual disability, ages 8 up to age 20 who are experiencing significant disruption within the family home or returning to the family home after a hospitalization. The program will focus on establishing a positive behavioral support program within the family home, training family members on the program, modeling the program for the family, and supporting the family, in setting up appropriate, on-going in-home supports. The Community Clinical Response can be provided for up to 180 days per individual. DDS is seeking proposals from private providers to develop, operate, supervise and manage the administrative duties associated with the operation of this program. The successful proposer will be required to provide supports within the family home, complete a functional behavioral assessment (FBA), develop a positive behavior program, train the family on implementing the plan, model program implementation and provide consultation to other in-home support providers, and develop a transition to discharge. They will also be required to provide nursing consultation, if needed, regarding medication and medical needs. The Request for Proposals is available in electronic format on the State Contracting Portal by filtering by Organization for Department of Developmental Services at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard or from the Department’s official contact: Name: Kyle Fishbein Address: DDS, Central Office, 460 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 418-6050 E-Mail: Kyle.Fishbein@ct.gov Letters of Intent must be submitted by January 23, 2026, by 9:30 AM. Details regarding the virtual Proposal Conference will be given to any proposer who submits a letter of intent. A Request for Proposal Conference will be held virtually on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Deadline for submission of proposals is 4:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026. RFP #33856 FY26 Final 1-12-26 RFP Budget Summary Childrens CCR RFP #33295 FY26 DDS Fiscal Intermediary Services The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking proposals from Fiscal Intermediary (FI) vendors to administer fiscal intermediary (FI) services for applicable participants active with the DDS. Contracts shall be issued with at least one (1) selected vendor for fiscal intermediary services. DDS participants that utilize FI services may be provided with a choice of which vendor they would receive FI services from.DDS shall issue contracts with at least one selected vendor for fiscal intermediary services. DDS participants that utilize FI services may be provided with a choice of which vendor they would receive FI services from. The term of the contracts shall be three (3) years, and the contract is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2026, with an inclusive transition phase of no more than six (6) months ending no later than December 31, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2029. There shall be two (2) one-year options that may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Department. The Request for Proposals is available in electronic format on the State Contracting Portal by filtering by Organization for Department of Developmental Services at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard or from the Department’s official contact: Name: Serenity Russell Address: 460 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 E-Mail: serenity.russell@ct.gov The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the lead agency for this procurement. The Department is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Deaf and hearing-impaired persons may use a TYY by calling 1-800-671-0737. DDS reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or cancel this procurement at any time if it is deemed in the best interest of the State of Connecticut. There is a MANDATORY Letter of Intent and a Non-Disclosure Form due on: 1/14/2026 at 12:00 PM EST There shall be an optional, virtual RFP conference on: 1/15/2026 at 10:00 AM EST Responses must be received no later than 2/24/2026 at 4:00 PM EST RFP #33295 DDS Fiscal Intermediary Services RFP #33295 FIS Budget Template Instructions Fiscal Intermediary Budget Template DDS FY 2026 CT PCA EVV Requirements Matrix RFP Non-Disclosure Form 2023-2026 Home Care CBA Addendum 1 Addendum 2 RFP #32490 FY26 Children's Step-Up/Step Down Program Posting 10-20-2025 The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking proposals from providers who have experience working with children who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, to develop and operate a Children’s Step-up/Step-down Program (Ages 8-20). The program should be located in a community setting, agreed upon between DDS and the provider. The program will serve a maximum of three (3) individuals concurrently within the program setting, along with providing consultation support for those who have discharged home. A Request for Proposal Conference will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Letters of Intent must be submitted by Monday, October 27, 2025, by 4:00 PM. Details regarding the virtual Proposal Conference will be given to any proposer who submits a letter of intent by October 27, 2025. The Request for Proposal is available in electronic format on the State Contracting Portal at: https://portal.ct.gov/das/ctsource/bidboard?language=en_US or from the Department’s Official Contact: Name: Kyle Fishbein Address: DDS, Central Office, 460 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 418-6050 E-Mail: Kyle.Fishbein@ct.gov The RFP link is also available on the Department’s website at RFP (https://portal.ct.gov/dds/searchable-archive/rfps/general/rfp?language=en_US). A printed copy of the RFP can be obtained from the Official Contact upon request. The deadline for submission of proposals is 4:00 p.m. on January 12, 2026. RFP FY26 Children's Step-Up/Step Down Program Step Up Step Down Questions (RFP #32490) RFP #31622 FY26 South Region CLAs Posting 8-22-2025 The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) South Region, is seeking proposals from vendors who are qualified to provide services for Community Living Arrangements (CLAs). DDS South Region is looking to open three (3) new CLAs for young males with a history of behavioral health needs. The qualified vendor, or an agency that can become a qualified vendor, must have experience working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities and must have experience providing the supervision, administrative oversight and operations of a 24-hour Licensed Community Living Arrangement. A Request for Proposal Conference for this project will be held virtually on Tuesday September 2, 2025. Letters of Intent, the Non-Disclosure Form, and the Proposer’s Authorized Representative’s Form must be submitted by 4:00 PM on August 29, 2025, in order to attend the Proposer’s Conference. Details regarding the virtual Proposer’s Conference will be given to any Proposer who submits a Letter of Intent by the above deadline. The Proposer’s Conference will be held via a TEAMS meeting. The Request for Proposal is available in electronic format on the State Contracting Portal at: CTsource Bid Board (Central Office RFP portal link) or from the Department’s Official Contact upon request. The RFP link is also available on the Department’s website at https://portal.ct.gov/dds/searchable-archive/rfps/general/rfp?language=en_US under “Provider Gateway” (RFP) Central Office link. A printed copy of the RFP can be obtained from the Official Contact upon request. The deadline for submission of the proposal is Friday October 24, 2025, by 4:00PM. RFP Number 31622 3 SR CLAs CLA Budget Summary DDS South Region RFP #31622 Proposers Conference Questions RFP #31621 DDS West Region Two 4 Bed CLAs Posting 8-22-2025 The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) West Region, is seeking proposals from qualified DDS vendors who are qualified to provide services for Community Living Arrangements. The qualified vendor, or an agency that can become a qualified vendor, must have experience providing the supervision, administrative oversight and operations of a 24-hour Licensed Community Living Arrangement. A Request for Proposal Conference for this project will be held virtually on Tuesday September 2, 2025. Letters of Intent, the Non-Disclosure Form, and the Proposer’s Authorized Representative’s Form must be submitted Friday, August 29, 2025, by 4 p.m., in order to attend the Proposers’ Conference. Details regarding the virtual Proposers’ Conference will be given to any Proposer who submits a letter of intent by the above time deadline. The Proposers’ Conference will be held via a TEAMS meeting. The RFP link is also available on the Department’s website at http://www.ct.gov/dds under “Provider Gateway” (RFP) Central Office link. A printed copy of the RFP can be obtained from the Official Contact upon request. Deadline for submission of proposal is Friday October 24, 2025, by 4 p.m. RFP Number 31621 DDS West Region Two Bed CLAs Posting 8-22-2025 CLA Budget Summary Questions & Answers for RFP#31621 WR Two 4 Bed CLAs RFP #31620 FY26 North Region CLA Development 2025 The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), is seeking proposals from qualified DDS vendors who are qualified to provide services for Community Living Arrangements (CLAs). DDS is looking to open three (3) new CLAs. Two of the CLA’s are for young males with a history of behavioral health needs. The third CLA is a home for medically fragile individuals who require tracheotomy care. A Request for Proposal Conference for this project will be held virtually, on Wednesday September 3rd, 2025. Letters of Intent, the Non-Disclosure Form, and the Proposer’s Authorized Representative’s Form must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on August 29th, 2025, in order to attend the Proposer’s Conference. Details regarding the virtual Proposer’s Conference will be given to any Proposer who submits a Letter of Intent by the above deadline. The Proposer’s Conference will be held via a TEAMS meeting. The Request for Proposal is available in electronic format on the State Contracting Portal at: CT source Bid Board (Central Office RFP portal link) or from the Department’s Official Contact upon request. The deadline for submission of the proposal is Friday October 24th, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. RFP Number 31620 FY26 North Region CLA Development 2025 CLA Budget Summary Questions 1st Round RFP 31620 NR RFP #202510 NR-WR-SR CLAs Posted 4-7-2025 The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), is seeking proposals from qualified DDS vendors who are qualified to provide services for Community Living Arrangements (CLAs). DDS is looking to open ten (10) new CLAs. Nine of the CLA’s are for young males with a history of behavioral health needs. The tenth CLA is a home for medically fragile individuals who require tracheotomy care. It is proposed that each region will have three homes which will specialize in supports for young behavioral challenged individuals. The medical home that will specialize in care for medically fragile individuals will have 4 beds and will be required to be located in the Central Connecticut area. Each home will range from three (3) to five (5) beds. The qualified vendor, or an agency that can become a qualified vendor, must have experience working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities and must have experience providing the supervision, administrative oversight and operations of a 24-hour Licensed Community Living Arrangement. The qualified vendor, or an agency that can become a qualified vendor, may bid on as many or as few homes as they feel they can appropriately support. A Request for Proposal Conference for this project will be held virtually on Monday April 14, 2025. Letters of Intent, the Non-Disclosure Form, and the Proposer’s Authorized Representative’s Form must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2025, in order to attend the Proposer’s Conference. Details regarding the virtual Proposer’s Conference will be given to any Proposer who submits a Letter of Intent by the above deadline. The Proposer’s Conference will be held via a TEAMS meeting. The RFP link is also available on the Department’s website at http://www.ct.gov/dds under “Provider Gateway” (RFP) Central Office link. A printed copy of the RFP can be obtained from the Official Contact upon request. The deadline for submission of the proposal is Friday June 13 2025, by 4:00 p.m. RFP #202510 NR-WR-SR CLAs CLA Budget Summary Questions & Answers for RFP #202510 NR-WR-SR CLAs FY25 RFP # 28988 DDS South Region Emergency Transitional Home 01 The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking proposals from DDS qualified providers to develop, operate, supervise and manage the administrative duties of a transitional housing program for individuals over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, co-occurring mental health issues, and have experienced involvement with the criminal justice system. This facility could also be used as an interim step for individuals being discharged from a locked forensic unit. Based on capacity, admission could be expanded to serve individuals who are discharged from incarceration, involved with probation and parole, homeless or anticipate homelessness, have an unsuccessful residential placement, have probate involuntary placement, have loss of caregiver due to death, illness or other loss (eviction, foreclosure), unnecessary emergency admission, or unnecessary hospitalization. The program will be in state owned facility in Meriden. The successful proposer will be responsible for providing support for behavioral, mental health, and legal needs to individuals of the Department. They will maintain the health and safety of the residents, safeguard the individual funds of the residents, and follow the policies and procedures of DDS. Please be advised that the successful proposer will be required to assist program residents to secure permanent housing and/or residential supports within 180 days. Extensions to this time frame may be granted by the Regional Director. DDS will work with the provider to establish clear criteria for timely admissions to and discharges from the program. The RFP’s link is also available on CTSource Bid Board. A printed copy of the RFP can be obtained from the Official Contact upon request. Deadline for submission of proposal is May 12, 2025, by 4 p.m. FY2025 South Region Emergency Transitional Home RFP DDS Budget Form