Dental Program

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) in Florida is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) 2425-006 for a statewide Dental Program targeting individuals with developmental disabilities. The procurement seeks a nonprofit organization to establish a comprehensive dental care program that will serve as a payor of last resort, providing preventative and comprehensive dental services, emergency dental care, and teledentistry capabilities. Key deliverables include authorizing, arranging, and coordinating dental treatments and procedures with a focus on preventative practices for Florida's disabled population. The solicitation covers Leon County and will require the selected vendor to develop a robust dental provider network, implement detailed accounting and tracking systems, and coordinate care for approximately 61,000 individuals with disabilities. Critical procurement dates include a pre-proposal conference on November 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by November 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM, and proposals due on January 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The evaluation will likely consider the respondent's ability to meet service delivery requirements, financial stability, program administration capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the RFP's comprehensive service expectations.

The RFP specifically requires a nonprofit organization as the primary contractor, though they may partner with for-profit entities as subcontractors. The solicitation encourages participation from women-owned, veteran-owned, and minority-owned small businesses. The contract will have an initial five-year term with the option for five additional one-year renewals. Funding for the program is set at $11.5 million annually, with pricing structured through cost-reimbursable dental services, community partnership/outreach expenses, and a flat fee for program administration. Respondents must demonstrate financial stability, provide a detailed budget narrative, and submit an independent financial and compliance audit. The selected vendor must also provide a surety performance bond equal to the contract amount within 30 days of execution. Critically, the program will serve individuals currently in the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program and those in pre-enrollment, with a focus on serving clients who have no other dental coverage options.