Request for qualifications (RFQ) for respite services

The South Texas Development Council (STDC) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) are seeking a qualified service provider to deliver respite services to individuals with disabilities of any age and their families within the thirteen (13) county service area of the STDC's South Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center (STADRC). The purpose of these respite services is to provide short-term, temporary relief to the informal, unpaid caregivers of eligible individuals. The selected provider will be responsible for the provision of these services, and payment will be based on authorized units of service provided. Applicants must meet various qualifications, including being in good standing with all state and federal agencies, having a DUNS number, and being registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The RFQ has a notice of availability on February 15, 2024, with a deadline for receipt of qualifications by February 28, 2024, and the selection of the provider and award of the service agreement expected by March 4, 2024.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ also does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.