RFQ-25-049.pdf

Request for Quote Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Aftercare Services

FDC RFQ-25-049

Florida Department of Corrections intends to utilize this Request for Quote (RFQ) to procure non-competitive, statutory health-exempt services pursuant to Section 287.057(3)(e)5., Florida Statutes (F.S.).

General Service Description The Department is seeking innovative solutions from qualified Vendors to provide outpatient substance use disorder treatment and aftercare services to offenders on community supervision with the Department within Judicial Circuits 3, 5, 8,10, and 20. The services required include intake screening, assessments, individual counseling, treatment plan reviews, aftercare services, aftercare plan reviews, group counseling, and referrals to other services as outlined in EXHIBIT A – SAMPLE CONTRACT and identified in the Vendor’s response to this RFQ. The goal of the Department’s treatment program is to offer services and interventions that motivate and assist offenders in their personal recovery from substance use disorder(s) while allowing them to maintain residence and employment in the community.

All Vendors responding to this advertisement are responsible for reviewing and understanding the specifications, terms, and conditions of EXHIBIT A – SAMPLE CONTRACT, and must have a current or proposed service location within the designated area(s), as specified in Attachment I – Service Locations.

Vendor Response (limit 15 pages) Vendors interested in providing these services to the Department should submit a response, including a concise description of their capabilities to provide the required services.

The Vendor's response should clearly and effectively demonstrate:

1. The Vendor's understanding of how the current services are provided to the Department, including the service requirements, performance measures, and financial consequences outlined in EXHIBIT A – SAMPLE CONTRACT of this RFQ;

2. The Vendor's overall approach to meeting or exceeding the Department’s current requirements for service, which should include any recommended enhancements, expanded services, and cost savings the Vendor can provide to the Department;

3. Why the Vendor’s services are the best value for the State; and

4. Resumés reflecting the Vendor’s experience providing these or similar services.

Vendors must complete and include the following attachments in their responses:

1. Signed Attachment II – Certification/Attestation; and

2. Completed Attachment III – Price Sheet.

Vendors shall submit their response to the Procurement Officer via email to Purchasing@fdc.myflorida.com by 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on April 11, 2025. Responses received after the deadline may not be accepted.

Vendor(s) invited to negotiate further with the Department will receive communication with further instructions from the Department. The Department will not advertise an Award on the Vendor Information Portal, as this will be the only posting regarding this RFQ.

Questions Any questions that may arise related to this RFQ shall be directed via email to the Procurement Officer, Lorena Hoskins, at Purchasing@fdc.myflorida.com.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F.S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120,. F.S. A notice of protest must be filed with the Agency Clerk, Office of General Counsel, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; or by Fax: (850) 922-4355; or by Email: CO-GCAgencyClerk@fdc.myflorida.com.

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Attachment I – Service Locations

CIRCUIT 3

Service Location Mandatory Service Site Location Requirements

Estimated Contract Start Date

Madison County Must be located within the city limits of Madison, Florida

Within 30 Days of the Award

Dixie County

Must be located within one (1) of the following city limits: Old Town or

Cross City, Florida

Within 30 Days of the Award

Lafayette County Must be located within the city limits of Mayo, Florida Within 30 Days of the Award

Columbia County Must be located within the city limits of Lake City, Florida

Within 30 Days of the Award

Suwannee County Must be located within the city limits of Live Oak, Florida

Within 30 Days of the Award

Taylor County Must be located within The city limits Perry, Florida Within 30 Days of the Award

Hamilton County Must be located within 30 miles of the city of

Jasper, Florida Within 30 Days of the Award

CIRCUIT 5

Location Requirements

Estimated Contract Start Date

Sumter County

Must be located within the City Limits of Bushnell, Florida

Special Needs: Bilingual Staff (English and Spanish)

Within 30 Days of the Award

Lake County Must be located within the City Limits of Tavares, Florida

Within 30 Days of the Award

Marion County (geographically a large area, includes multiple zip codes)

Must be located in the City Limits of Ocala, Florida

Within 30 Days of the Award

Citrus County Must be located within the City Limits of Inverness and/or Lecanto, Florida

Within 30 Days of the Award

Hernando County Must be located within the City Limits of Brooksville, Florida

Within 30 Days of the Award

CIRCUIT 8

Location Requirements

Estimated Contract

Start Date

Alachua County Must be located within one (1) of the following ZIP codes: 32601, 32603, 32605, 32606, 32607 or 32612

Within 30 Days of the Award

Levy County/Gilchrist County

Must be located within one (1) of the following ZIP codes: 32621 or 32626

Within 30 Days of the Award

Baker County Must be located within ZIP code 32063 Within 30 Days of the Award

Bradford County Must be located within ZIP code 32091 Within 30 Days of the Award

Union County Must be located within ZIP code 32054 Within 30 Days of the Award

CIRCUIT 10

Location Requirements

Estimated Contract

Start Date

Polk County Must be located within the city limits of Lakeland, Florida

Within 30 Days

CIRCUIT 20

Location Requirements

Estimated Contract Start Date

Lee County Must be located within the following Zip Codes:

33901, 33903, 33907, 33916, 33966 Within 30 Days of the Award

Collier County

Must be located within the following Zip Codes:

34112, 34104, 34105, 34109, 34142

Special Needs: Bilingual Staff (English and Spanish) of the Award

Charlotte County Must be located within the following Zip Codes:

33950, 33952, 33980

Hendry or Glades

County

Must be located within the following Zip Code:

33935

Special Needs: Bilingual Staff (English and Spanish)

Attachment II – Certification/Attestation

1. Business/Corporate Experience This is to certify that the Vendor has a minimum of two (2) years of business and/or corporate experience within the last five (5) years, in providing services relevant to the provision of services of similar size and scope of this solicitation.

2. Service Locations

This is to certify that the Vendor has a current service location or a proposed service location within the designated area(s), as specified in Attachment I - Service Locations.

3. Authority to Legally Bind the Vendor

This is to certify that the person signing this Attachment Certification/Attestation is authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of the firm, and its owner, directors, and officers.

4. Statement of No Involvement

This is to certify that the person signing the Proposal has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to the terms of this solicitation.

5. Statement of No Inducement

This is to certify that no attempt has been made or will be made by the Vendor to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a response with regard to this solicitation.

Furthermore, this is to certify that the response contained herein is submitted in good faith and not pursuant to any agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any firm or person to submit a complementary or other non-competitive submission.

6. Non-Discrimination Statement

This is to certify that the Vendor does not discriminate in their employment practices with regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability.

7. Unauthorized Alien Statement

This is to certify that the Vendor does not knowingly employ unauthorized alien workers.

8. Statement of No Investigation/Conviction This is to certify that Vendor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, and employees are not currently under investigation by any governmental agency and have not in the last three

(3) years been convicted or found liable for any act prohibited by State or Federal law in any jurisdiction, involving conspiracy or collusion with respect to bidding on any public Contract.

9. Scrutinized Companies Lists

If value of this solicitation is greater than or equal to $1 Million, then the Vendor certifies they are not identified on the Scrutinized Companies Lists or engaged in business operations as specified in SS. 215.4725; 215.473; or 287.135, F.S..

Vendor Name: ________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: __________________________________________________________

Printed Name of Authorized Signor: ________________________________________________

Vendor Phone Number: _________________________________________________________

Vendor Email:

Attachment III – Price Sheet

A SEPARATE PRICE SHEET MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH SERVICE SITE LOCATION WITHIN EACH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ.

NAME OF VENDOR’S ORGANIZATION FEIN

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PRINTED NAME OF AUTHORIZED

REPRESENTATIVE

DATE

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ____________

(See Attachment I, Service Locations)

LOCATION OF THE FACILITY: __________________________________

(County of Service Location)

TO BE DETERMINED (TBD) OR

CONFIRMED ADDRESS OF ______________________________________

FACILITY:

(Street Address)

Does your agency currently occupy this facility? ______________________________________

YES NO

(City/State/Zip Code)

SERVICE TYPE UNIT PRICE

(Per Offender; Per Service)

Screening – Minimum of 45 minutes (one [1] time for outpatient substance use disorder OR one [1] time for aftercare)

Individual Counseling – Minimum 45 minutes (three [3] sessions without prior authorization)

Group Counseling –Minimum 60 minutes (outpatient substance use disorder groups and aftercare groups)

Treatment Plan Review – Minimum 30 minutes occurring 1) within 30 Days of completion of an Offender’s Individualized Treatment Plan and every 90 Days thereafter for an Offender’s first year of treatment; 2) when there is a change in an Offender’s level of clinical care; and 3) at an Offender’s discharge from the Program)

Aftercare Plan Review – Minimum 30 minutes (once every 90 Days after the development of the Offender’s Aftercare Plan)