North Carolina eVP #Doc2364034115

Develop North Carolina’s Direct Support Professional Core Competency Curriculum

North Carolina DHHS is seeking a vendor to create a statewide core competency curriculum for current and prospective Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). - Government buyer: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS). - Requested service: Develop and deliver one standardized DSP Core Competency Curriculum for North Carolina; no product part numbers or OEMs are specified. - Curriculum requirements: Address North Carolina Rule 10A NCAC 27G.0204 and Medicaid and Health Choice Clinical Coverage Policy No. 8-P competencies, include a competency crosswalk, and develop interpersonal violence training in consultation with DMH/DD/SUS. - Format and access: Provide 36–50 hours of instruction in English and Spanish, accessible online and compatible with various Learning Management Systems in a non-proprietary format. Meet ADA accessibility needs for Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners, including captions, transcripts, and American Sign Language as applicable. - Deliverables: One initial curriculum and one revised curriculum incorporating DMH/DD/SUS feedback. Correct identified deficiencies at no additional cost; DMH/DD/SUS acceptance determines when the curriculum is final. The curriculum becomes DMH/DD/SUS property. - Named vendors/OEMs: None are identified in the provided materials. - Timing: The initial contract term is one year. The materials specify an initial curriculum deadline of 75 days after contract execution, while a separate specification calls for submission within 60 days; the revised curriculum is due 30 days after revision requests are received.

Description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals to develop a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Core Competency Curriculum. The curriculum will provide standardized, high-quality training for prospective and current DSPs in North Carolina. Its stated goals are to improve workforce recruitment and retention through increased job competency and satisfaction, and to professionalize the DSP role. Proposals are due December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET; responding vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina’s Electronic Vendor Portal.

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