# North Carolina eVP #Doc2364034115

Develop North Carolina’s Direct Support Professional Core Competency Curriculum

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** Doc2364034115
**NAICS:** 611430

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 solicitation seeks development of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Core Competency Curriculum for potential and current DSPs in North Carolina. The curriculum is intended to provide standardized, high-quality training and support recruitment and retention in the state's DSP workforce by improving job competency and satisfaction and professionalizing the DSP role. Responses are due December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must be registered with North Carolina eProcurement to submit a response.

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