LADC Addendum for Questions and Answers RFP.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 115663 O3
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- Sarpy County, Nebraska
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This document is an addendum to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Behavioral Health, for Substance Use Disorder Counselor Core Education and Continuing Education Services. The addendum addresses questions and answers related to the RFP, including the allowance of alternative course names, the required clock hours for courses, the delivery format of courses, the need for syllabi and instructor identification prior to the proposal deadline, and the tuition rates permitted for the core education courses. The RFP seeks to select a qualified Contractor to provide these services, with proposals due on June 12, 2023.
The document also includes details on the related state and local contract opportunity, which is being offered by the State of Nebraska. The contract will require the selected Contractor to provide the specified Substance Use Disorder Counselor Core Education and Continuing Education Services. Pricing for the educational classes should be based on the cost of the classes less any tuition or fees to be collected from attendees.
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Nebraska DHHS ADDENDUM 2, QUESTIONS and ANSWERS 12/22/2022
ADDENDUM 1 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Date: 5/31/2023
To: All Bidders
From: Carrie DeFreece, Procurement Contracts Officer
Department of Health and Human Services
RE: Addendum for Request for Proposals number 115663 O3, Licensed Alcohol/Drug
Counseling (LADC) Continuing Education to be opened Monday, June 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Questions and Answers
Following are the questions submitted and answers provided for the above mentioned Request for Proposal. The questions and answers are to be considered as part of the Request for Proposal.
It is the Bidder’s responsibility to check the State Purchasing Bureau website for all addenda or amendments.
# Question
State Response
1.
We currently offer all the core education classes required for provisional licensure as a drug and alcohol counselor. However, some of the names of our classes differ from what is listed in the RFP. For instance, our course 'Medical/Psychological Aspects of Alcohol/Drug Use Abuse and Addiction' is named PSYC.2010, Drugs and Behavior. Our course has already received pre-approval for meeting this education requirement. Are we allowed to continue using our course name, even if it doesn't match the course name in the RFP, but covers the same content area?
Alternative names are permitted as long as demonstration that the course meets the education requirement is provided and it is clear what course the alternative name is associated with.
2.
Similarly, our current Human Growth and Development course is a 3-credit class consisting of 45 clock hours. Can we retain this class as is, with 45 clock hours, since it exceeds the requirement? Or must it be reduced to 30 clock hours?
Only clock hours required for core education or continuing education will be eligible for payment
# Question
State Response
3.
Our current polysynchronous offerings allow students to attend in-person (in Scottsbluff), synchronously via Zoom, or participate asynchronously through recorded lectures and online discussion boards. Would offering these core education classes in a polysynchronous, or hy-flex, format meet the requirement that the courses are offered throughout the state?
Bidder must ensure all courses offered meet the Provisional License and License Requirements guidelines set forth in 172
NAC 15.
4.
Do all the syllabi for the continuing education courses need to be prepared prior to the June 12th deadline?
Proposed or actual syllabi for the required courses must be provided. See Required Bidder Responses.
5.
Similarly, must all of the continuing education instructors be identified before the June 12th deadline?
Bidder must describe process to hire instructors. See Required Bidder Responses.
6.
Since there is a limit to the amount of tuition our institution can collect per clock hour ($5.00) for the core education courses, can we include in our proposal the discrepancy between our standard tuition rate and the permitted tuition rate outlined in this RFP?
Cost of educational classes less any tuition or fees to be collected from attendees should be used in bid prices.
This addendum will become part of the proposal and should be acknowledged with the Request for Proposal.
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