STATE PURCHASING BUREAU

Request for Qualification for Contractual Services

RFQ Number 97499 O3

BUYER:

René A Botts

Carrie DeFreece

OPENING DATE:

Olmstead Plan Evaluation opening date July 17, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Central Time

Nebraska Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Plan Evaluation Opening December 12, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Central Time

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Olmstead Plan Evaluation, the Olmstead Plan is a comprehensive strategic plan for providing services to qualified persons with disabilities in the most integrated community-based settings pursuant to Olmstead v. L.C. (527 U.S. 581) decision. Partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders and community members are key to accomplishing the work.

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) who will engage a pre-qualified Program Evaluation Contractor with experience evaluating federal programs, to provide a clear and comprehensive evaluation plan of an evidence Based Program (EBP) identified in the State’s Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Plan (the Plan). This evaluation will align with the study quality standards established by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse to ensure that the evaluation activities will contribute to the evidence base.

Written Questions:

Olmstead Plan Evaluation Questions are due no later than June 20, 2023

Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Plan Evaluation Questions are due no later than November 14, 2024