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RFP: FY25/26 Funding to support Home and Community Based Services Final Rule

October 19, 2026

PROJECT: FY25/26 Funding to support Home and Community Based Services Final Rule

RELEASE DATE: October 19^th, 2026

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: November 6^th, 2026, 11:59 pm

Purpose:

On Friday, March 19, 2026, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) released a directive regarding funding available to regional centers to be used to support compliance with Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule. Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).

The Directive indicated the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 enacted budget included $15 million in purchase of service funding to assist providers in maintaining ongoing compliance with the HCBS Final Rule, and to support broader work in each community, which promotes and sustains quality service provision. Regional centers should work collaboratively with people who receive services, their families when appropriate, and the service provider community to prioritize the use of available funds to meet the needs of individuals served in their local area.

In accordance with the March 19, 2025, directive North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is seeking qualified consultants to support HCBS compliance within the catchment area. NLACRC sought input from individuals who receive services, their families, and the service provider community regarding use of the $826,792 allotted within the NLACRC catchment area. Of $826,792.00, $100,00.00 was awarded to support Community Integrated Employment & Workforce Development. NLACRC is releasing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek qualified individuals and or agencies for the following project:

Project #1 – Community Integrated Employment & Workforce Development

The Contractor(s) will develop and implement activities designed to expand community integrated employments opportunities for individuals served by the Regional Center by strengthening access to education, workforce development resources, targeted training, and practical skill-building opportunities. Proposed activities may include workshops, informational sessions, career exploration, resource fairs, networking opportunities, and other innovative approaches that support job readiness and workforce participation.

The Contractor(s) will cultivate partnerships with local employers, educational institutions, service providers, and community-based organizations to increase access to meaningful employment opportunities and promote inclusive hiring practices. Through collaboration, resource sharing, and community engagement, projects will improve employment outcomes and advance Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) opportunities for individuals served by the Regional Center. The funding for this project is up to $100,000. Multiple projects may be considered.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS:

NLACRC reserves the right to request or negotiate changes in a proposal, to accept all or part of a proposal, or to reject any or all proposals. NLACRC reserves the right to withdraw this Request for Proposal (RFP) and/or any item within the RFP at any time without notice. NLACRC reserves the right to disqualify any proposal which does not adhere to the RFP guidelines. This RFP is being offered at the discretion of NLACRC.

PROJECTED RFP TIMELINE & APPLICANT’S CONFERENCE:

October 19, 2026…………………………..Request for Proposal (RFP) released
October 26, 2026 at 2pm……………….Applicant’s Conference Information Session
November 6, 2026 at 11:59pm……….Deadline for proposal submissions
November 9-20, 2026…………………..Evaluation of Proposals by selection committee
November 20, 2026……………………..Notice to applicants regarding award status
December 7, 2026……………………….Vendor Application/Document Due
January 8, 2026…………………………..Execution of Contract by provider and NLACRC

Applicant’s Conference

An Informational Meeting to answer questions about this RFP will be held on

October 26^th  2:00pm to 3:00pm

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/247138081580857?p=At3MWtrmt3kK9UA73x

Meeting ID: 247 138 081 580 857

Passcode: wW2au2Mu

Attendance at the Applicants’ Conference is not required for those who wish to apply but is strongly recommended.

 

PROPOSAL WRITING GUIDELINES:

The applicant is required to submit a proposal as an electronic copy formatted as a PDF. An application will be disqualified from consideration for failure to follow instructions, complete documents, submit required documents, or meet the submission deadline. All proposals submitted must adhere to the following requirements:

• Use Standard size format so proposal will print out on a standard 8 ½ x 11
• Proposal must be typed using a standard font (12 ).
• Complete submission must not exceed a total of 20 pages.
• Every page must be numbered
• The NLACRC Proposal Title Page must be the first page of the
• The proposal must include a Table of Contents that corresponds to Content
• All Proposal Content Requirements (indicated below) must be addressed in the

 

PROPOSAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. PROPOSAL TITLE PAGE (Utilize form provided- 1 PAGE)
   a. NLACRC WILL ONLY ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL TITLE PAGE PROVIDED FOR THIS RFP PROPOSAL CYCLE. Please provide the name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, list the principal members of the corporation and include verification of incorporation. Identify the author(s) of the proposal. List any parties who participated in writing all or part of the proposal. Please print legibly.
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. BUDGET
   a. Include projected amounts for salaries and related fringe costs, travel (in state only), equipment costs, supplies, marketing/outreach, indirect costs (no more than 15%)b. Include all other projected related costs
4. STATEMENT OF OBLIGATION (Utilize form provided- 1 page)
5. APPLICANT’S EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND INFORMATION (Utilize form provided)
   a. Provide a 1-2 page summary of the applicant’s qualifications that details education, knowledge, and experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities that are in line with HCBS Final Rule, include a brief description of applicant’s experience in ensuring HCBS compliance through remediation and or validation.b. Provide a copy of your resume with at least two (2) references with addresses and telephone numbers, and a statement permitting that references may be verified by NLACRC. Applicants should be aware that the selection committee will contact references or other sources to corroborate any information provided in the proposal. Applicants must include training certificates to demonstrate training in Person center Planning/Thinking.
6. BUSINESS AND PROJECT PLAN OUTLINE
   a. Please note this is not a program design. A. Provide a brief (no longer than one page) description of the Business and Staffing Plan that will be utilized for this project- including, but not limited to: Name and vendor number of any related organization- if applicable, brief description indicating the financial solvency of any related organization – if applicable, qualifications of staff who will provide consultation services.b. Provide a brief (no longer than one page) overview of the project plan and services that will be provided- including, but not limited to: Identify and describe the project philosophy, Identify and describe the method of interaction with service providers that will be utilized g.: clinic, 1:1, mentorship, round table, environment(s) where services will be provided e.g.: in person, virtual, sample curriculum/activities to be offered, timeline of activities and service hours, capacity or number of service providers who will receive consultation, sample HCBS Assessment Tools utilized, describe anticipated outcomes of proposed project and how achievement of outcomes will be measured.
7. DS1891 MEDICAID INEGRITY FORM (Utilize form provided – 4 pages)
8. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION – IF APPLICANT IS SUBMITTING AS AN ORGANIZED ENTITY, I.E. ORGANIZATIO, CORPORATION, OR LLC.
9. STATEMENT OF EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
   a. Provide a statement outlining applicant’s plan to serve diverse populations, including, but not limited to, culturally and linguistically diverse populations.b. Provide examples of commitment to addressing the needs of diverse populations.c. Provide additional information relevant to issues of equity and diversity.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

All proposals must conform to the Proposal Writing Guidelines and Content Requirements detailed below. The applicant must submit the completed proposal to HCBScompliance@nlacrc.org. No fax copies or physical copies dropped off at NLACRC will be accepted. The proposals must be complete, typewritten, collated, page numbered, and submitted electronically via email ONLY. If a deadline is indicated within the Writing Guidelines, no proposals will be accepted after the deadline. Applicants responding to the RFP shall bear all costs associated with the development and submission of a proposal.

Due to email constraints, NLACRC recommends proposals be submitted in multiple (i.e., three or more) emails. Be sure to label the emails based on the number of emails – for example, 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc. If your email series does not generate a final response email in return, the files were too large and were not received.

Attachment A: HCBS Proposal Title Page FY 25-26
Attachment B: Statement of Obligation
Attachment C: DS 1891 Medicaid Integrity Form