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RCRC would like to announce the release of a Request for Proposals for Self Determination Jump Start services throughout Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake and Mendocino Counties.

The purpose of this service is to support people as they transition into Self-Determination at RCRC, to increase the diversity of people participating in Self-Determination, and to assist currently underserved people to access Self-Determination for needed services and supports. RCRC will award multiple contracts, if needed, in order to achieve the desired outcomes identified below,

Self-Determination means that people have the opportunity to direct their own lives and control their resources, in ways that they choose. The vision of Self-Determination is that people with disabilities will determine their own futures, with appropriate assistance from families and friends.

Prospective service providers must have experience and knowledge about Self-Determination and person-centered practices/planning, an understanding of the Home and Community-Based Services final rule and be familiar with the rural communities supported by Redwood Coast Regionals Center.

Proposals are not required to include all elements listed or to cover all four Counties. Multiple proposals may be awarded in order to achieve the outcomes below. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

RCRC has $22,440 allocated by The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) which is to be expended by March 2023. RCRC will award multiple contracts, if needed, in order to achieve the desired outcomes.

If you are interested in reviewing the full RFP documents, please contact Participant Choice Managers, Sheila Keys Skeys@redwoodcoastrc.org or Alex Chesstell achesstell@redwoodcoastrc.org.

Status: Active

Closes: 9/1/2022 at 5:00 PM

Request for Proposals