ESBD_405412_1743092361364_DOC033.pdf

This document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the South Texas Development Council (STDC) Aging & Disability Resource Center for respite services, targeting caregivers in Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Starr counties in Texas. The RFQ, dated March 28, 2025, seeks to select one qualified service provider to utilize funding for providing respite services to individuals with disabilities of any age and individuals under the age of 60. The primary goal is to offer short-term, temporary relief to informal, unpaid caregivers within these four counties, with services to be delivered between May 31, 2025, and August 1, 2025.

The RFQ outlines specific eligibility criteria for potential service providers, including maintaining good standing with state and federal agencies, holding current state licenses, and having a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Providers must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various administrative and fiscal requirements. The document emphasizes that payment will be made for authorized units of service provided, not by cost reimbursement, and invoices must be submitted within 30 days of service conclusion. Eligible individuals for these respite services include spouses, biological/adoptive/foster parents, grandparents, siblings, and various in-law and step-family relationships, with a focus on caregivers of individuals with chronic serious health conditions or disabilities requiring assistance with daily living activities.