APPENDIX C - Federal and State Laws and Regulations.pdf

This document is a regulatory appendix from the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) outlining applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing the Youth Development Support (YDS) Services contract opportunity. The DCYF is soliciting proposals for comprehensive youth development services to assist youth in transitioning to adulthood, with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The initial contract period begins approximately September 1, 2026, for one year with options to renew for up to four additional 12-month periods contingent on vendor performance and fund availability. Questions regarding the solicitation are due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All submissions must be made electronically through Ocean State Procures, with no alternative submission methods accepted.

Vendors must comply with a comprehensive range of federal and state statutes and regulations, including the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980, the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, the Family First Prevention Act of 2018, Title IV-B and Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, and various other child protection and welfare statutes. Vendors must carry minimum insurance coverage including general liability of $1,000,000, workers compensation of $100,000, professional liability of $2,000,000, technology errors and omissions of $5,000,000, and cyber/privacy liability of $5,000,000. A contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent of annual contract value will be withheld from vendor invoices. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is evaluated, with vendors required to submit ISBE participation plans and achieve proposed participation rates throughout contract performance. Vendors must register in Ocean State Procures and possess all required licenses and state and federal compliance certifications.