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Florida DCF Seeks Vendor to Develop and Manage Qualified Evaluator Network for Child Residential Treatment Assessments

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Child and Family Well-Being, is seeking a vendor to develop and manage a Qualified Evaluator Network (QEN) for children in state custody requiring residential treatment assessments. - Government Buyer: - State of Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Child and Family Well-Being - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and management of a Qualified Evaluator Network (QEN) - Identification, vetting, and oversight of Qualified Evaluators (QEs) and Seminole Tribe Qualified Evaluators (STQEs) - Clinical and behavioral health assessments for children in residential treatment, including: - Initial Suitability Assessments (including BQRTP Assessments): 25 per year - 60-Day & 90-Day Assessments (including BQRTP Assessments): 25 per year - Coordination of Admin Rescheduling Fee: 10 per year - Maintenance of a toll-free customer service system - Development of training materials for QEs - Detailed monthly reporting and compliance with state/federal laws - Disaster Recovery Plan required prior to contract start - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Collaboration with Seminole Tribe's Qualified Evaluators - Strict timelines for assessment completion (5 to 14 business days depending on assessment type) - No equipment or product purchases; services only - Contract performance tied to specific deliverables and reporting requirements - Compliance with Florida statutes and DCF Standard Contract - Period of Performance: - Three-year base contract with possible renewals, covering multiple state fiscal years, and annual funding subject to legislative appropriations

Description

The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Child and Family Well-Being, is soliciting proposals to select respondent(s) to develop and manage a network of Qualified Evaluators (QEs). These QEs will perform assessments on children in the care and custody of the Department who are placed or are already in residential treatment facilities. The solicitation aims to establish the Qualified Evaluator Network (QEN) to identify qualified evaluators for these assessments. The contract term is anticipated to start on January 1, 2027, and last for three years, with possible renewal.

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