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Self-Directed Support Services for SDP Transition – Service Code 099
June 14, 2024
REQUEST FOR VENDORIZATION (RFV)
Self-Directed Support Services for the Self Determination Program
(Service Code 099)
Published Date: November 16, 2022
Closing Date: To be Determined (TBD) and/or until need is filled
PROJECT OVERVIEW
North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is releasing this Request for Vendorization (RFV) to seek qualified Self-Directed Support Services providers to assist Self Determination Program (SDP) participants and their families who are enrolling into SDP. The Self-Directed Support Services vendors will create an Initial Person-Centered Plan and/or provide Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports to participants and their families who have completed an SDP orientation and who are transitioning to enrollment in the SDP. For more information regarding the service please see the Department of Development Services Directive released July 28, 2022 Person Centered Planning and Self Directed Supports Guidance (ca.gov)
Per the updated Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Directive released March 20, 2023 a standardized vendorization packet is available for this service SDP Standardized Vendorization Packet for Pre-Enrollment Services (ca.gov). Please see “Standardized Vendorization Packet Content Requirements” and “Standardized Vendorization Process” below.
INDIVIDUALS TO BE SERVED
This service will be provided to individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability, found eligible for regional center services who also are in need of supports while transitioning into SDP. Services will be for all ages.
LOCATION & LANGUAGE SPECIFIC
Self-Directed Support Services are being requested to be provided in any and or all three valleys located within the NLACRC catchment: San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, services are being requested in at least 1-3 other languages, besides English, listed below. See Proposal Title page for details.
| American Sign Language (ASL)
Arabic Armenian Chinese – Cantonese Chinese – Hakka Chinese – Mandarin Chinese – Other Hebrew Hindi |
Japanese
Khmer Korean Persian (Farsi) Russian Spanish or Spanish Creole Tagalog Vietnamese Other |
PROPOSED MODELS OF SERVICE/RATIO
A vendored Self Directed Supports Services provider may assist a consumer transitioning into SDP, who has completed an SDP orientation, and requested the development of a Person-Centered Plan. A Person-Centered Plan written by the vendored Self Directed Supports Provider should describe what the potential SDP participant wants their life to be like in the future so they can work towards their goals. It is based on their strengths, capabilities, preferences, lifestyle and culture. It can also be used to inform the writing of the Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Vendored “Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports” are split between General Self-Directed (General SD) Supports and Financial Management Services Self-Directed (FMS SD) Supports. General and FMS SD Supports are authorized to be provided after SDP orientation and before a potential SDP participant is enrolled in SDP. This service is for any assistance, coaching and/or training supports needed by a potential SDP participant and their family or their representative to successfully enroll in SDP. This does not include supports related to developing an Initial Person-Centered Plan.
All Self-Directed Support Services will be delivered at a 1:1 provider to participant ratio.
RATE OF REIMBURSEMENT
NLACRC may purchase and make payment up to $1,000 for the Initial Person-Centered Plan created by a Self-Directed Supports provider.
Separately, the 099 service is funded at an hourly rate, as established by the Department of Developmental Services. The current rate of reimbursement is $50.48/hr. Regional centers my authorize payment for up to 40 hours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICANTS
General Self-Directed (General SD)
Vendors seeking to provide General SD Supports must submit a written qualification statement indicating their knowledge and/or experience in each of the following: knowledge of people with developmental disabilities, through lived experience, and/or one year of formal paid experience; completion of a training course about the self-determination program; and, knowledge of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, including SDP requirements.
Financial Management Services Self-Directed (FMS SD)
Vendors seeking to provide FMS SD Supports must, must be a current FMS vendor for SDP participants and show a demonstrated ability to provide the duties indicated within the “Model of Service” above.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
To be Determined (TBD) and/or until need is filled.
STANDARDIZED VENDORIZATION PACKET CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
- Attachment A: Vendor Packet Checklist
- Attachment B: General Self-Directed Supports Qualifications and Agreement Form
- Attachment C: Financial Management Services Self-Directed Supports Qualifications and Agreement Form
- Attachment D: DS 1890 Vendor Application
- Attachment E: DS 1891 Applicant/Vendor Disclosure Statement
- Attachment F: Conflict of Interest Form
- Attachment G: Business Associate Agreement/HIPAA Form
- Attachment H: Home and Community Based Services Provider Agreement Form
- Attachment I: W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
STANDARDIZED VENDORIZATION PROCESS
Applicants seeking to be vendored to provide General Self-Directed Supports must submit Attachments: B, D, E, F, G, H and I. A review of the information will be conducted by NLACRC and the applicant will be notified of approval or denial of the application. Upon approval of the submitted packet NLACRC will provide “E-Billing” forms necessary to set up payment. If further information and or documentation is necessary NLACRC will inform the applicant and submit a request to DDS.
Applicants seeking to be vendored to provide Financial Management Self-Directed Supports must currently be vendored to provide Financial Management Services (FMS) and submit Attachments: C, D, E, F, G, H and I. A review of the information will be conducted and the applicant will be notified of approval or denial of the application. Upon approval of the submitted packet NLACRC will provide “E-Billing” forms necessary to set up payment. If further information and or documentation is necessary NLACRC will inform the applicant and submit a request to DDS.
SUBMISSION OF VENDORIZATION PACKETS
Applicants responding to the RFV shall bear all costs associated with the development and submission of the standardized vendorization packet.
Applicants must submit the completed vendorization packets in PDF format to resourcedevelopment@nlacrc.org. No fax copies or physical copies dropped off at NLACRC will be accepted. The packets must be complete and submitted electronically via email.
For any further inquiries and or questions regarding this service or RFV please contact resourcedevelopment@nlacrc.org.