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Out of State Courtesy Supervision
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HHS0011802
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Texas

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This document is an application for an Open Enrollment contract for Out-of-State Courtesy Supervision Services issued by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS). The services requested are for out-of-state courtesy supervision of children placed in Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) located outside of Texas. The application must be completed and signed for it to be accepted by DFPS. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including holding a social work license and having two years of professional service in the child welfare system. Applicants must also provide information about their organization, insurance coverage, and service delivery locations.

The contract is open to all eligible applicants, with no set-asides noted. Applicants must submit the completed application and required forms, including an Application for Texas Identification Number, Vendor Direct Deposit Form, and other compliance documents. The contract term is not specified, but the application indicates that DFPS will maintain a list of qualified contractors for these services.

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OUT-OF-STATE COURTESY SUPERVISION SERVICES

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Application must be completed and signed in Section 6 (Certification) for it to be accepted by DFPS.

2. Applicant will submit Application and all required documents in the format and order described in Appendix A to the Point of Contact in Open Enrollment Section 1.2.

3. If DFPS has difficulty accessing the Applicant’s documents, the Applicant will be required to re-submit documents as directed by DFPS.

SECTION 1 - APPLICANT INFORMATION

Legal Name of Applicant/Entity
Office Address
City, State, Zip
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Phone

Vendor ID Number:

Federal ID Number – If different from Vendor ID:

Applicant:

Parent Organization:

Doing Business As Name (DBA) or Parent Organization – If different from Legal Name above:

Attach a copy of Assumed Name Certificate

If an Applicant has a Parent Organization, attach a copy of the agreement between the Applicant and the Parent Organization

Type of Applicant – Check appropriate box(es) and attach documentation as indicated

|_| Sole Proprietorship

|_| Private Corporation
|_| For Profit
|_| Non-Profit
State of Incorporation:

Charter Number:

Attach a copy of Certificate of Incorporation

|_| Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Attach a copy of the Articles of Formation
|_| Partnership
|_| Limited
|_| General
Attach a list of names, addresses for each partner and provide a copy of the Partnership Agreement.
|_| Governmental Entity
Do you have taxing authority?|_| Yes|_| No

Person Authorized to Sign Contract:

Name
Title
E-mail
Phone

Contact for Service Delivery:

Name
Title
E-mail
Phone

Contact for Invoicing:

Name
Title
E-mail
Phone

SECTION 2 -ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS

(See Section 2.16 of the Open Enrollment for the Minimum Qualifications for Contractors)

2.1 Does the Applicant hold a Social Work License ?

|_| YesIf yes, attach a copy of License.
|_| NoIf no, STOP – Applicant does not qualify.

2.2 Does the Applicant have two years of professional service in the child welfare system?

|_| YesIf yes, attach Curriculum Vitae or resume.
|_| NoIf no, STOP – Applicant does not qualify.

SECTION 3 - CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND

3.1 Does the Applicant have contracts with DFPS or other Texas State Agencies?

|_| Yes |_| No

If yes, Is the Applicant's organization currently under any corrective action plan for any of the contracts with DFPS or Texas State Agencies?

|_| Yes |_| No

3.2 Have any contracts with DFPS or other Texas State Agencies been terminated for cause in the last five (5) years?

|_| No |_| Yes (Provide copies of termination notice)

SECTION 4 - INSURANCE

Review the Insurance requirements in Open Enrollment Section 2.17. Applicants must meet all requirements as outlined. Indicate in the table below, if requirement is met

Professional Liability Insurance

|_|Yes|_|No |_|N/A*
Applicant does not carry Professional Liability Insurance for its employees or subcontractors, but will obtain within the timeframe defined in the PEN:

|_|Yes |_|No

Commercial Crime Insurance

|_|Yes|_|No |_|N/A*
Applicant does not have required commercial crime insurance, but will obtain within the timeframe defined in the PEN:

|_|Yes |_|No

Attach a copy of the Certificate of Insurance (COI) or equivalent document (e.g., ACORD Certificate of Insurance or a copy of the policy) for each insurance requirement currently in force and referenced in the table above.

NOTE ON SOLE PROPRIETORS - Sole Proprietors with no employees or other individuals with access to fiscal resources such as unpaid volunteers or independent contractors, are exempt from this insurance requirement.

SECTION 5 - SERVICE DELIVERY LOCATION

Services will be provided at the following Residential Treatment Center/Facility:

Facility Name:

Location (including the State):

SECTION 6 - CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate; that the named legal entity has authorized me, as its representative, to submit this application; and that the legal entity complies with all terms of this Request for Qualifications.

Signature of Authorized Representative

Date

Name of Authorized Representative (Printed) Title of Authorized Representative (Printed)

Texas Department of Family & Protective Services Out-of-State Courtesy Supervision Services Open Enrollment #HHS0011802

Application

Appendix A – Application Instructions

1. Applicant must submit a completed Application and Required Forms, as applicable, in the order listed below for File Folder 1 and File Folder 2.

2. Access the forms by the link or icon provided below by holding down the "Ctrl" key while clicking on the link.

3. Save forms in an electronic file.

4. For the Application and the forms that require signature, print, sign and scan in an electronic format. Scanned documents must be clear and legible.

5. Attach File Folders 1 and 2 to email and submit the completed Application to the Point of Contact listed in the Open Enrollment Section 1.2.

Appendix B – Required Forms

File Folder 1: Application and Service Delivery Area

Electronic File Name
Description

Required or If Applicable

Application
Application for Contract
Required
Insurance
Insurance Documentation
Required
DBA
Assumed Name Certificate Attachment
If applicable
Incorporation
Certificate of Incorporation Attachment
If applicable
LLC
LLC Articles of Formation Attachment
If applicable
Partnership
Partnership Agreement Attachment
If applicable
Partners
Names and addresses and for each partner
If applicable

File Folder 2: Required Forms

The following forms are located on the DFPS public website, Doing Business with DFPS, Contracting Forms: https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Doing_Business/forms.asp

Electronic File Name
Form Number and Name
Purpose
AP-152
AP-152, Application for Texas Identification Number [If you already have a Vendor ID set up for another DFPS contract, print form, note “Already Set Up” at top of page, and provide number
Application for identification number
74-176
74-176, Vendor Direct Deposit Form
Direct Deposit Authorization
9007FFS
9007FFS, Internal Control Structure Questionnaire
Contractor's disclosure of internal controls. Instructions included.
9105RAQ
9105RAQ, Risk Analysis Questionnaire
Questionnaire for provider to assist staff with the completion of the Risk Assessment Instrument (RAI).
4735
Out of State Contractor Certification
Contractor certifies compliance with the business entity laws of the state where the Contractor formed its business

Background Clearances

Documentation from Contractor indicating background check clearance for each staff
Criminal background clearance verifications for each person identified on Form PCS-102 (below) to provide service under this contract or have access to confidential client or contract information

The following form is located on the DFPS public website, Doing Business with DFPS, Contracting Forms, Regional CPS Contracting Forms, General Documents:

https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Doing_Business/Purchased_Client_Services/Regional_CPS_Contracts/forms.asp

Electronic File Name
Form Number and Name
Purpose
PCS-102
PCS-102, Contracting Entity and List of Staff, Subcontractors and Volunteers
Contractors must list the contracting entity, all service providers, and requested provider information on this form and submit it electronically to DFPS.

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