RS0001P0032-0032.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the State of Rhode Island, Department of Human Services (DHS), for the procurement of residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The RFP seeks proposals from qualified providers to deliver 24-hour residential support services, including community-based group homes and supported living arrangements across Rhode Island. The solicitation encompasses services for approximately 400-500 individuals currently served by the state, with flexibility for service expansion. Prospective bidders were required to submit proposals by the specified deadline, with the contract award anticipated within 90 days of the proposal submission period. Site visits to existing DHS residential facilities were made available to interested bidders prior to proposal submission. The contract term is structured as a multi-year agreement with renewal options contingent upon performance and continued state funding availability.

Pricing for residential services is to be submitted on a per-diem basis, stratified by level of care and support intensity required for different individual classifications. The state has established specific reimbursement rates based on industry standards and historical expenditure data. Incumbent providers currently delivering these services were eligible to participate in the competitive process. The procurement reflects the state's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving community-based residential alternatives to institutional settings, with funding sourced through the Rhode Island Medicaid program and general revenue appropriations. Bidders are required to demonstrate compliance with state licensing regulations, quality assurance standards, and workforce requirements, including background checks and training certifications for direct support professionals.