HSS26019-AWC-pr.pdf

This document is a bidders list submission record for the Agency with Choice (AWC) Financial Management Services procurement issued by the Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDDS). The RFP was issued on September 5, 2025, with a proposal due date of October 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. The procurement seeks a provider to deliver comprehensive financial management services supporting self-directed personal care and respite services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities under the DDDS Lifespan 1915(c) HCBS Medicaid Waiver. The selected vendor will manage employer responsibilities, budget administration, payroll and tax reporting, customer service, data security, and quality assurance. The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year extensions, with participant enrollment projected to increase from 475 individuals in State Fiscal Year 2027 to 675 individuals by State Fiscal Year 2031.

Seven suppliers submitted proposals by the November 21, 2025 closing deadline at 1:00 PM EDT: PALCO INC, Maxim Healthcare Services Inc., GT Independence, C & T Home Care, Consumer Directed Choices, Easterseals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, and Abilities in Motion. Compensation will be structured through a one-time startup fee per enrolled participant and a monthly Per Member Per Month (PMPM) administrative fee, with fees payable only during months when service payments are rendered. The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The vendor must demonstrate person-centered philosophy principles, adhere to self-determination standards, maintain HIPAA compliance, and implement robust technological capabilities and data security protocols to manage Medicaid waiver program requirements effectively.