Notice of Funds Available (RFP)
2018-19.2.2b: Cross-System Navigation in a Managed Care Environment (Case/Care Management)
Specifications
| Posted | Applications Due | Start Date | End Date | Amount | Match | Poverty Match | Council Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2018 | Jul 01, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | $125,000.00 | $41,667.00 | $0.00 | Philip Woodward |
General Information
Goal 2: By 2021, increase community living for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD). Throughout their lifespan, more individuals with l/DD will be fully included, respected, valued and supported in their communities.
Objective 2.2: More individuals with I/DD will have access to, and continuity of healthcare and wellness opportunities through individual and family education and provider capacity building.
NCCDD 5-Year State Plan 2017 - 2021
A Request for Applications (RFA) is the way the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities asks for proposals for initiatives that will help the Council achieve the goals outlined in its Five-Year State Plan. (https://www.nccdd.org/the-council/five-year-plan.html)
The Council has given you an outcome for the initiative and you will need to submit a proposal using a web-based system called DD Suite. (http://www.ddsuite.org)
Staff Contact
If you have any questions regarding the Cross-System Navigation in a Managed Care Environment (Case/Care Management) RFA packet or using DD Suite, please contact Philip Woodward, Systems Change Manager at (919) 850-2901 or e-mail at RFAinfo@nccdd.org.Bidders' Workshop and Informational Conference Call
A Bidders' Workshop and informational conference call will be held on March 1st, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST). You can RSVP by e-mail at RFAinfo@nccdd.org by February 28th, 2018.
Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the Bidders' Workshop in person. The Bidders' Workshop will be at the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities office located at 3125 Poplarwood Ct., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27604. Click here for driving directions.
If you cannot attend in person, you can connect to the informational conference call by dialing:
(877) 848-7030
Access Code: 4460894
Council Staff will go through the process of how to submit a proposal using DD Suite. Please review the RFA and submit your questions in writing prior to the call. Any questions submitted in writing by February 26th, 2018 will be answered during the Bidders' Workshop on March 1st, 2018. If you have questions about the Cross-System Navigation in a Managed Care Environment (Case/Care Management) RFA during the Bidders' Workshop, you can submit those in writing by 11:59 p.m. on March 5th, 2018. Answers will be posted in DD Suite and the website by March 6th, 2018.
All questions will be compiled along with a response and posted on the website. If you have submitted an Intent to Apply form, the questions and responses will be e-mailed to you.
There are some things you will need to do before the Bidders' Workshop Information Conference Call:
1. Complete an Intent to Apply via e-mail or fax: e-mail: RFAinfo@nccdd.org or FAX: (919) 850-2915. The Intent to Apply is used to gauge interest and determine outreach and marketing for Council initiatives. While it is strongly encouraged that you complete an Intent to Apply, it is not required. Also completing an Intent to Apply does not obligate you to submit a completed application should you determine that your organization cannot carry out the goals of the RFA.
2. Get an account in DD Suite. Go to the DD Suite website at (https://www.ddsuite.org/users/register). Provide the basic information on the registration page and click the submit button. If you have trouble or have questions, please contact Philip Woodward, Systems Change Manager, at 919-518-9525.
3. Submit any questions you have about this RFA in writing no later than February 26th, 2018 to
RFAinfo@nccdd.org or FAX: (919) 850-2915. Please use the subject headline, "RFA
Question – Cross-System Navigation in a Managed Care Environment (Case/Care Management) RFA."
If you need information in an alternate format, or require an accommodation, please notify the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities office at least one week in advance.
Please RSVP by e-mail at RFAinfo@nccdd.org for the Bidders' Workshop by February 24th, 2018.
The Deadline for Proposal Submissions is April 4th, 2018 at 5:00 PM (EDT).
Description
In its State Plan, the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) sets out the goal that the Council will increase community living for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD). Throughout their lifespan, more individuals with l/DD will be fully included, respected, valued and supported in their communities. Specifically, more individuals with I/DD will have access to, and continuity of healthcare and wellness opportunities through individual and family education and provider capacity building (Objective 2.2). To reach this goal, the NCCDD has committed its funds to an initiative that will focus on identifying how individuals with I/DD and families can best be supported to effectively navigate across various service systems (cross-system navigation). These recommendations are necessary as the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) moves toward implementation of managed care to address mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, and physical healthcare services.
In releasing these funds, the NCCDD seeks to engage a broad stakeholder base in providing meaningful recommendations at a time when information and decisions are being made to help shape future policy and practice.
Budget
In addition to submitting a proposal for this RFA, you must complete the budget form in DD Suite for the first year of the initiative.
This initiative is funded in the amount of $125,000. A 25% non-Federal match in the amount of $41,667 is required for this initiative. This matching requirement means that 25% of the total initiative budget (Council funds + Match Funds) must come from non-Federal funds (e.g. state, local, agency, and/or private funds). If you need assistance calculating the amount required for the federal grant match, please download this Excel tool.
Who May Apply
Applications are welcomed from any university, non-profit, for-profit or government agency that demonstrates that their agency is qualified, responsible, and capable of conducting the activities described. Eligible entities include any organizations, agencies, or businesses demonstrating an expertise in the focus area of this initiative. To be eligible, non-profit private entities must submit proof of 501(c)3 status with a
current IRS determination letter. The Council will not consider applications submitted by agencies that do not meet eligibility to apply for funding.
Applicants must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State to conduct business in North Carolina, or be willing to complete the registration process in conjunction with the execution of the contract documents at:
http://www.sosnc.gov/corporations.