Request for qualifications (RFQ) for respite services

The South Texas Development Council (STDC) Middle Rio Aging & Disability Resource Center is seeking a qualified service provider through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to deliver respite services within a nine-county service area in Texas, including Val Verde, Edwards, Real, Kinney, Uvalde, Maverick, Zavala, Dimmit, and LaSalle counties. The RFQ aims to select a provider to serve individuals with disabilities of any age and individuals under 60, with a focus on comprehensive respite care. Providers must submit detailed information about program design, evaluation systems, organizational history, and cost structure, including proposed staffing ratios and separate hourly rates for Priority and Non-Priority Individuals. The RFQ requires providers to demonstrate compliance with state and federal regulations, maintain appropriate insurance coverages, and submit a qualifications packet with one original and two copies. The procurement timeline is structured with qualifications due by February 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM, provider selection and service agreement awards scheduled for March 4, 2025, and a contract term running from March 1, 2025, through May 31, 2025.

Potential respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a DUNS number, with funding provided through a partnership with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The RFQ includes mandatory requirements for conflict of interest disclosures and data security protocols through a Data Use Agreement. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, providers must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in delivering respite services to a diverse population with varying needs. The RFQ does not specify an exact award value, but interested organizations should be prepared to provide services across the nine-county region with the ability to accommodate both Priority and Non-Priority Individuals. Providers will need to show expertise in managing specialized care for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, with a robust understanding of the unique service requirements in the specified geographic area.