AddNo 08 DCF ITN 2223 011.pdf

This document is Addendum No. 08 to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 2223 011 for Behavioral Health Services Managing Entity - Central Region. The ITN has been amended, with changes to the anticipated posting of the intended contract award date, which has been moved from 11/22/2024 to 12/02/2024, and the anticipated effective date of the contract, which remains 07/01/2025. The ITN is for the purpose of procuring a Managing Entity to plan, coordinate, and contract for the delivery of substance abuse and mental health services in the Central Region, which includes the counties of Brevard, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Sumter.

The solicitation is being conducted pursuant to Section 394.9082, Florida Statutes, and organizations may submit replies that differ from the regional groups identified, with a justification for why subdividing or expanding the region is in the best interest of the state. The selected Managing Entity will be responsible for establishing a comprehensive behavioral health system of care comprised of subcontracted network service providers.