FAM-25-039 Attachment I EDI Certification.docx

This is an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Certification attachment for solicitation FAM-25-039, issued by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) in connection with the Regional Post Permanency Consortia Services Request for Proposals. The certification document requires applicant agencies to confirm their eligibility for or commitment to apply for access to the Virginia Department of Accounts Remittance Electronic Data Interchange system. The RFP seeks to establish up to five separate regional contracts for post-permanency services and supports across VDSS's five regions: Central, Eastern, Piedmont, Northern, and Western. The proposal submission deadline is July 17, 2026, with the RFP having been posted on April 20, 2026. One contract will be awarded to a qualified offeror in each region through competitive negotiation.

The certification explicitly states that no reimbursement by check will be made to applicant agencies by VDSS, requiring all awarded agencies to utilize electronic payment processing through the Virginia Department of Accounts system. The document must be signed by an authorized official of the applicant agency and includes spaces for the official's printed name and title. Prospective offerors should consult the complete RFP documentation and all attachments (A through Q), particularly Attachment K containing the VDSS Regional Map, to obtain detailed information regarding service specifications, performance metrics, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and any applicable set-asides or restrictions on eligible organization types.