Liaison for Referral of Early Childhood Early Intervention CAPTA Services DCYF

The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is seeking a vendor to provide liaison services for referring children under age three who are involved in child abuse/neglect cases or prevention services to early intervention services funded under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The core objective is to establish a compliant referral process that adheres to the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), connecting vulnerable children to appropriate early intervention programs. Vendors must submit comprehensive technical and cost proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by July 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from June 7 to June 21, 2023. The initial contract period will be one year, beginning approximately July 1, 2023, with potential for up to four additional 12-month renewal periods contingent on vendor performance and funding availability. Evaluation criteria will include technical merit, proposed cost, and ISBE (Minority/Women/Disability Business Enterprise) participation rates, with proposals assessed on the vendor's qualifications, experience, and ability to effectively execute the liaison services.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs), with evaluation points awarded based on proposed ISBE utilization rates. Vendors must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $1 million in general liability, $2 million in professional liability, $5 million in cyber/privacy coverage, and $2 million in umbrella coverage. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent vendor or specify a precise contract value. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and complete necessary certification documents, including a Vendor Certification Questionnaire and Supplemental Bidder Attestation Form. The state reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and to award based on cost alone or reject any proposals. Funding for the contract is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds, and the successful vendor will be responsible for ensuring all referrals comply with HIPAA requirements and execute a Business Associate Agreement.