RQ16427 options for independent living

Cuyahoga County, Ohio is requesting proposals for Options for Independent Living services for seniors and adults with disabilities throughout the county under RQ16427, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via telephone (1-614-721-2972, Access Code: 978 453 765#) or Microsoft Teams. Prospective bidders must be certified as small businesses with Cuyahoga County in accordance with Cuyahoga County Code and comply with the county's small business enterprise program compliance procedures — a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope covers independent living support services for elderly and disabled individuals across Cuyahoga County. Addendum 1, posted September 1, modifies the original solicitation on pricing structures, performance requirements, service delivery standards, insurance requirements, background check procedures, staffing qualifications, compliance obligations, reimbursement methodologies, and reporting requirements. Bidders must review both the base RQ and Addendum 1 to ensure proposal compliance.

Proposals must be submitted to Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters Department of Purchasing, 2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Room 2-200, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, or through the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal at https://opd.cuyahogacounty.us/. Late submissions will not be accepted and will be returned unopened; duplicate responses are deemed non-responsive. Vendors are encouraged to register in the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal to receive future bid notices and to establish themselves as plan holders of record. RFP documents must be obtained from the Department of Purchasing at (216) 443-7200; obtaining documents from other sources will not qualify vendors as plan holders of record.