5-HSS-26-019 - Agency with Choice - Attachment 3 - Non-Collusion Statement.docx

This document is a Non-Collusion Statement for a contract (HSS-26-019) issued by the Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDDS). The contract is for Agency with Choice (AWC) Financial Management Services, targeting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living at home with their families. The solicitation provides a template for vendors to document any exceptions to the Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications, terms, or conditions, with space for vendors to detail specific paragraph, section, page references, referenced text, proposed language, comments, and potential state responses.

The contract opportunity seeks a provider to serve as the Common Law Employer and deliver Financial Management Services for self-directed personal care and respite services. Vendors are required to complete the exception reporting table, either by confirming no exceptions or detailing specific proposed modifications. The document includes a structured format for vendors to systematically outline and explain any proposed changes or concerns with the RFP's existing terms, providing transparency in the proposal process and facilitating clear communication between the state agency and potential service providers.