Attach C2 Bidder Response Form.docx

Attachment C-2 Bidder Response Form

APPLICATION FORM FOR

RFQ 24-DCYF-CW-080 Caregiver Supports Area 9-14

Responses will only be evaluated on the basis of the information provided in the Bidders’ Proposals. Bidders are not to assume that the evaluators know anything about the Bidder or its proposed solution. Therefore, it is important that the response be clear, explanatory, and complete so that the evaluation team can adequately understand all aspects of the Proposal. Failure of a Bidder to provide such may result in fewer points being awarded.

Instructions: Bidders must complete this template and attach the Word or PDF document to their emailed RFQ Response. Please thoroughly read all instructions in the RFQ before completing. Bidder may provide additional documentation as an additional attachment with specific references included in this form.

Bidder Information:

Business Name:

Service Catchment Area:

Must check/commit to one Service Catchment Area that provides services in one of these 6 geographical regions.

(Can choose multiple) |_| Area 9: Southeast |_| Area 10: Pacific Mountain |_| Area 11: Central |_| Area 12: Northwest |_| Area 13: Olympic |_| Area 14: North Central

Technical/Management Proposal:

1. Describe your organization’s mission and vision.

Bidder Response (10 pts):

2. Describe your organization’s continuum of services and service populations.

Bidder Response (5 pts):

3. Describe your organization’s prior experience working with and/or providing caregiver support (case management) services to children, youth, and their caregivers.

Bidder Response (15 pts):

4. Describe your organization’s plan for recruiting and supporting staff and staff you may already have who will fulfill the duties under this contract, including timelines for recruitment.

Bidder Response (15 pts):

5. Describe your organization’s data protection policies and procedures, the importance of ensuring privacy protections and how this aligns with the requirements listed in the contract.

Bidder Response (10 pts):

6. Describe how your organization is culturally responsive including promoting racial equity and being affirming to LGTBQ+ caregivers, children, and youth.

Bidder Response (20 pts):

7. Describe your organization’s experience and plan to provide services to children and youth who have experienced complex trauma, physical and behavioral needs, impact to caregivers and your agency’s trauma-informed approach to addressing complex needs.

Bidder Response (15 pts):

8. The contract requires you to collaborate with tribes. Are you familiar with tribes that are located near your organization? What would be your process to build relationships with your local tribes to support tribal caregivers and children?

Bidder Response (20 pts):

9.Describe your organization’s prior experience working with Native American communities and accessing culturally appropriate resources for native children and families.

Bidder Response (15 pts):

10. Describe your organization’s understanding of historical trauma and how it relates to the Indian Child Welfare Act, your organization’s understanding of tribal sovereignty and your organization’s plan to collaborate with tribes on serving native children who are under tribal jurisdiction.

Bidder Response (20 pts):

11. Describe your agencies knowledge around available caregiver resources in your catchment area and how your agency plans to continue to procure new resource providers.

Bidder Response (10 pts):

12. Describe your organization’s emergency response support, how your agency plans to meet the response expectations identified in the contract and the agency’s plan for training Case Aides who are serving youth with high level of needs.

Bidder Response (15 pts):

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