HD249094 Language and Communication Assessment Tool and Assessor Training

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for the development of a language and communication assessment tool and associated assessor training. The project requires the creation of an assessment tool to identify communication skills, such as American Sign Language (ASL), used within the home by consumers of the state's 21 Regional Centers who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The successful contractor will also develop comprehensive assessor training guidelines on administering, scoring, and interpreting the assessment results. The agreement term is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Pricing will be based on a cost proposal worksheet, and the state will withhold 10% of each progress payment for separate and distinct tasks until satisfactory completion. The successful contractor must be authorized to do business in California and meet minimum qualifications related to project management, ASL fluency, and experience with deaf consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is exempt, but the state encourages DVBE participation through an incentive program. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify an award value or budget range.