STATE OF FLORIDA

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Training REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP # 09H11GC1

COMMODITY CODE # 912-200

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Section 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

Section 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13

Section 3 3.1 3.2 3.3

Section 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5

Section 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Procurement Statement of Purpose Term of Agreement Contact Person and Procurement Manager Definitions

RFP PROCESS General Official Notices and Public Records Protest and Disputes Limitations on Contacting Department Personnel Schedule of Events and Deadlines Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal Solicitation Conference Call Written Inquiries Receipt and Rejection of Proposals and Waiver of Minor Irregularities Request to Withdraw Proposal Cost of Preparation of Proposal PUR 1001 Department's Reserved Rights

THE SELECTION METHODOLOGY Application of Mandatory Requirements Evaluation Methodology for Ranking Final Selection and Notice of Intent to Award Contract

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Respondent Qualifications Minimum Programmatic Specifications Minimum Financial Specifications Contract Order of Precedence

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO THE RFP How to Submit a Response Content of the Response Response Format Public Records and Trade Secrets

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APPENDICES

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Appendix I Appendix II

Appendix III

Appendix IV

Appendix V Appendix VI Appendix VII Appendix VIII Appendix IX Appendix X Appendix XI Appendix XII Appendix XIII Appendix XIV Appendix XV Appendix XVI Appendix XVII Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E

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Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal Respondent's Statements and Certifications Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion For Contracts/Subcontracts Certification Regarding Lobbying: Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements Project Budget Summary and Detail Instructions Project Budget Summary Proposed Cost Allocation Plan Mandatory Requirements Instructions to Evaluators Rating Summary Sheet Rating Sheets for the Programmatic Proposal (Criterion 1) Rating Sheets for the Programmatic Proposal (Criterion 2) Rating Sheets for the Programmatic Proposal (Criterion 3) Rating Sheets for the Programmatic Proposal (Criterion 4) Rating Sheets for the Programmatic Proposal (Criterion 5) Rating Sheet for the Cost Proposal Rating Sheet for Financial Stability Florida Certification Board Certification Standard for CRPS-A Florida Certification Board Certification Standard for CRPS-F Florida Certification Board Certification Standard for CRPS CRPS-A Role Delineation Study, Appendix C: Detailed Test Blueprint CRPS-F Role Delineation Study, Appendix C: Detailed Test Blueprint

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROCUREMENT

The Florida Department of Children and Families (Department), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office, is issuing this solicitation to interested parties for the purpose of obtaining Certified Recovery Peer Specialist training services. This solicitation is issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 287.057, Florida Statutes, Chapter 60A-1 of the Florida Administrative Code, and applicable Department policies and procedures. Any person interested in responding to the solicitation must comply with any and all of the terms and conditions described in the solicitation. A failure to read, understand, or comply with the terms of the solicitation may result in the Department's inability to accept or fully consider the response. Parties interested in responding to the solicitation should read the solicitation in its entirety before contacting the Department's Contact Person for further information or submitting written inquiries.

1.2 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Subject to the availability of funds, the Department is seeking proposals from qualified Respondents to conduct training events for applicants of the certification as an Adult and/or Family Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS). Training events are expected to be held as face-to-face events in each of the six (6) Department designated Regions to prepare both Adult and Family Certified Recovery Peer Specialist applicants for certification by the Florida Certification Board (FCB).

1.3 TERM OF AGREEMENT

The Department intends to enter into one (1) contract as a result of this RFP. The anticipated start date of the resulting contract is January 1, 2012. The contract shall end on June 30, 2014. The contract may be renewed for a period not to exceed three (3) years or for the term of the original contract, whichever period is longer. Such renewal shall be made by mutual agreement and shall be contingent upon satisfactory performance as determined by the Department and shall be subject to the availability of funds. Any renewal shall be in writing and shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth in the initial contract, including any amendments.

1.4 CONTACT PERSON AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER

This RFP is issued by the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families. The contact point for all communication regarding this RFP is:

Tarha Sondesky, Procurement Manager

Mailing Address:

Florida Department of Children and Families Mental Health Program Office 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Room 234 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700

Email: tarha_sondesky@dcf.state.fl.us

1.5 DEFINITIONS

1.5.1 Contract Terms

Contract terms used in this document can be found in the Department's Glossary of Contract Terms, which is hereby incorporated by reference and maintained at the following website:

1.5.2

Program or Service Specific Terms. Program or service specific terms can be found in the Draft Attachment I, which is being posted on the Department of Management Services Vendor Bid System website (VBS) along with this RFP, and is herein incorporated by reference.

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SECTION 2: RFP PROCESS

2.1 GENERAL

Replies that meet the Mandatory Requirements of this RFP and are otherwise responsive will be eligible for evaluation. Such responsive Respondents will be evaluated and ranked. Following the evaluation and the Secretary's decision regarding the recommended ranking, the Department will post a notice of intended contract award, identifying the Respondent(s) selected for award. Final contract terms will be established with the selected Respondent(s).

2.2 OFFICIAL NOTICES AND PUBLIC RECORDS

2.2.1

Notices Regarding the RFP. All notices, decisions, intended decisions, and other matters relating to this procurement will be electronically posted on the Department of Management Services' (DMS) Vendor Bid System (VBS) website located at: .

In order to find postings at such location:

1. Click on Search Advertisements 2. Under "Agency" select Department of Children and Families 3. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on "Initiate Search"

It is the responsibility of prospective Respondents to check the VBS for addenda, notices of decisions and other information or clarifications to this RFP.

2.2.2 Public Records. All electronic and written communications pertaining to this RFP, whether sent from or received by the Department, are subject to the Florida public records laws.

2.3 PROTESTS AND DISPUTES

2.3.1

Time Limits for Filing Protests. Any person who is adversely affected by the decision or intended decision made by the Department pursuant to this solicitation shall file with the Department a notice of protest in writing within 72 hours (Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays excluded) after the posting of the notice of decision, or intended decision. The formal written protest shall be filed within ten (10) days after the date the notice of protest is filed.

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Protests of the Specifications. With respect to a protest of the terms, conditions and specifications contained in this solicitation, including any provisions governing the methods for ranking proposals, awarding contracts, or modifying or amending any contract, the notice of protest shall be filed in writing within 72 hours (Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays excluded) after the posting of the solicitation. For purposes of this provision, the term "the solicitation" includes any addendum, response to written questions, clarification or other document concerning the terms, conditions, or specifications of the solicitation. The formal written protest shall be filed within ten (10) days after the date the notice of protest is filed.

2.3.3

Bond Must Accompany Protest. When protesting a decision or intended decision (including a protest of the terms, conditions and specifications contained in the solicitation), the protestor must post a bond equal to one percent (1%) of the Department's estimated contract amount. The estimated contract amount shall be based upon the contract price submitted by the protestor. If no contract price was submitted, the Department shall provide the estimated contract amount to the protestor within 72 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) after the notice of protest has been filed. The estimated contract amount is not subject to protest pursuant to s. 120.57(3), F. S. The bond shall be conditioned upon the payment of all costs and charges that are adjudged against the protestor in the administrative hearing in which action is brought and in any subsequent appellate court proceeding. FAILURE TO FILE THE PROPER BOND AT THE TIME OF FILING THE FORMAL PROTEST WILL RESULT IN A REJECTION OF THE PROTEST. In lieu of a bond, the Department may accept a cashier's check, official bank check, or money order in the amount of the bond.

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