RSQ - Senior Care Services

Flagler County, Florida is seeking qualified providers for a comprehensive senior care services contract through Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSQ) Number 25-RSQ-046. The solicitation aims to secure multiple contractors to deliver essential services including companion services, counseling, homemaking assistance, personal care, and respite care for elderly residents. Providers must meet specific state licensing requirements, undergo background screenings, and comply with Florida statutes. The evaluation process will assess proposers based on three key criteria: background and experience (40%), service capacity and extent (30%), and approach to quality assurance and privacy (30%). The procurement timeline indicates the RSQ was released on February 27, 2025, with responses due by March 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The county anticipates awarding multiple two-year contracts with potential for two additional two-year renewal periods, subject to mutual agreement and Board of County Commissioners' approval.

The solicitation serves approximately 36,000 residents over 60 years old and historically supports around 300 clients annually. Service funding will be derived from three primary sources: the Community Care for the Elderly Act, Florida's Alzheimer's Disease Initiative, and the Federal Older Americans Act. Providers must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including automobile liability, commercial general liability, workers' compensation, professional liability, physical abuse coverage, and cyber liability insurance with specific minimum coverage limits. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must comply with extensive insurance requirements, including naming Flagler County as an additional insured. Specific insurance documentation must be submitted within ten calendar days of award notification, with coverage limits ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 across various policy types. Service pricing will be determined by respective funding entities, with fees remaining firm for the first contract year and potential subsequent adjustments based on funding source allowances.