AddNo.01 QA DCF RFI 2627 022.pdf

Addendum No. 01with Written Inquiry Responses

DCF RFI 2627 022

Eligibility Assistance Program

PMT-08 1 Rev. January 30, 2024

Solicitation Number: DCF RFI 2627 022 Solicitation Title: Eligibility Assistance Program Response(s) Due Date: September 29, 2026 Addendum Number: 01 Addendum Date: September 16, 2026

DCF RFI 2627 022 is hereby amended as follows, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain in effect. All additions are highlighted in yellow, and words stricken are deletions:

Please see below the Department’s response to Vendor submitted questions.

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Response to Written Inquiries:

Question # Vendor Name Solicitation

Section Question Department Response

Creative

Information Technology, Inc.

5.2.2.1.1

In order to respond to this RFI, does the vendor need to be a Florida-incorporated, tax-exempt nonprofit organization?

Similarly, does the 20 years of local or regional experience mean specific Florida experience?

From RFI:

5.2.2.1.1 Statutory Requirements Respondents

should identify how their organization meets the qualifications identified in the implementing legislation and provide supporting information for each statutory criterion, including:

5.2.2.1.1.1. Tax-exempt status;

5.2.2.1.1.2. Florida incorporation and good standing;

5.2.2.1.1.3. Experience operating local or regional

programs serving persons with disabilities (including years of experience); and

5.2.2.1.1.4. Existing call center and online access

capabilities.

No. A Respondent is not required to meet the statutory qualifications identified in Section 5.2.2.1.1 in order to submit a Response to this RFI. This RFI is for planning purposes only and will not result in a contract award.

Section 409.9207(3)(b), Florida Statutes, provides that the independent contractor selected to operate the Eligibility Assistance Program must be a tax-exempt nonprofit organization incorporated in Florida and in good standing with the Division of Corporations; have at least 20 years of experience operating local or regional programs that provide services for persons with disabilities; and have the capability to operate call center and online access points.

The statute does not specify that the required 20 years of experience operating local or regional programs must be experience within Florida.

2 Deltek What is the anticipated contract value for this service?

This is an RFI for planning purposes only, and an anticipated contract value has not been established. Respondents are encouraged to provide general pricing information, including illustrative price ranges or budgetary estimates, as requested in Section 5.2.3 of the RFI.

3 Deltek Is there a timeline in pursuing the project? The Department has not established a timeline for any potential future

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Question # Vendor Name Solicitation

Section Question Department Response procurement or implementation of the Eligibility Assistance Program.

Respondents are encouraged to provide recommended implementation activities and anticipated timeframes as requested in Section 5.2.2.4 of the RFI.

4 Deltek

Is there a current vendor providing this service or is it a new requirement? If there is a current vendor, could you please provide the current contract documents/information?

The Department is not currently engaged with any vendor for this service. This is a new statutory requirement found in Section 409.9207 (3)(b), Florida Statutes.