Opportunity

Alameda County Alamedagsa #Request for Proposal

Award for Family Caregiver Support and Senior Services in Alameda County

Posted

February 26, 2010

Respond By

March 05, 2010

Identifier

Request for Proposal

NAICS

624120

This award summary covers the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging's procurement for Family Caregiver Support Program and related senior services: - Government Buyer - Alameda County Area Agency on Aging (part of the Social Services Agency), overseen by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors - Scope of Services - Comprehensive senior support services funded by the Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act - Services include: - Nutrition programs (congregate and home-delivered meals) - Case management - Disease prevention - Caregiver support - Health insurance counseling (HICAP) - Senior employment - Legal assistance - Ombudsman and elder abuse services - Adult day care and community services - Information & assistance, and visiting programs - Vendors Awarded - Multiple community-based organizations (CBOs), including: - Afghan Elderly Association - Adult Day Services Network of Alameda County - Alzheimer's Association of Northern California - Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay - Bay Area Community Services - City of Berkeley - City of Fremont - Family Bridges - Family Caregiver Alliance - Legal Assistance for Seniors - Open Heart Kitchen - Project Open Hand - Self Help for the Elderly - S.O.S. Meals on Wheels - Spectrum Community Services - Additional CBOs serving diverse communities - Products/Services Requested - No specific part numbers or product SKUs; all awards are for services - Each CBO provides targeted services (e.g., nutrition, caregiver support, case management, disease prevention, legal/health counseling) - Emphasis on serving low-income and minority seniors - Unique/Notable Requirements - Procurement structured for compliance with federal and state requirements - Competitive, fair, and open process - Focus on community-based delivery and culturally competent services - Multi-year contract authority (up to four years total) - Estimated Contract Value - Approximately $5 million for the initial year, with options to renew for up to three additional years

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal for the Family Caregiver Support Program, aimed at providing services to seniors in Alameda County. The program includes various services such as nutrition, case management, disease prevention, and caregiver support funded through the Older Americans Act and Older Californians Act. The contract funding levels for FY 2010-2011 are based on a competitive RFP process, with awards made to multiple community-based organizations. The estimated total funding for these services is approximately $5 million, with contracts authorized for up to four years.

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