DOEA-Single Source- ElderCARE! program SS-2303 Agency Decision

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is seeking a single source provider for its ElderCARE! program, which will offer support services to caregivers on the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative waitlist. The selected provider, Navigating Aging Needs, LLC (NAN), will support the Florida Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (FACE) team through coaching, shared assessments and tracking tools, access to caregiver resources, and development of a caregiver registry. The program includes a detailed research project to examine health outcomes and healthcare cost savings, as well as a partnership with a local healthcare provider. The single source justification states that NAN's model is unique and necessary to meet the growing demand for caregiver support services in Florida, as the state's resources are currently unable to do so. The contract term is for one year, with a value of $1,000,000.

This is a single source procurement, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current contractor, NAN, has been selected due to the unique qualifications of its co-founders, Dr. Rosemary Laird and Patricia Allman, who have extensive expertise and accomplishments in geriatric care and public-private partnerships. There is no mention of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.