A copy of this RFP will be sent to known providers of drop-in respite services and on the SCCS website.

This RFP will remain open on an ongoing basis starting November 1, 2018. The purpose of an ongoing RFP process is to ensure that all potential Providers have an opportunity to respond to the RFP.

Proposals must be submitted to Summit County Children Services, ATTN: Trina Danzy, via hand-delivery or mail at 264 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306. Proposals should be labeled "Response to RFP for Drop-In Respite Services."

Proposals will be evaluated on an ongoing basis while this RFP remains open. Proposals will be evaluated by SCCS within fourteen (14) days of receipt.

 

The Provider(s) to whom a contract shall be awarded will be notified of selection upon receipt of authorization by the Summit County Children Services Board of Trustees.

The contract term is estimated to commence in April 2018 with the option to extend the contract for two (2) additional one (1) year terms at SCCS' discretion and subject to available funding and agreement of the parties to the contract. SCCS may contract with multiple Providers and the contract amount may be divided between selected Providers respectively. At the end of any contract term, SCCS may extend the contract at the rates then existing for the term then in effect to allow for adequate completion for SCCS' competitive procurement process.

A copy will be sent to known providers and a copy will be posted on the SCCS website. Such request will have an indefinite expiration date and SCCS will accept proposals on a rolling basis.

SCCS requests that interested Providers submit a Letter of Intent to Submit a Proposal, attached to this RFP as "EXHIBIT 2" to ensure they receive all communications regarding the RFP. Letters of Intent should be sent via email to RFPPlacement@summitkids.org.

Questions regarding the RFP will be answered within a reasonable time period and must be forwarded in writing to Trina Danzy at RFPPlacement@summitkids.org or mailed to Summit County Children Services, ATTN: Trina Danzy, 264 S. Arlington, Akron, Ohio 44306. SCCS may provide such questions and their respective answers to any potential Providers.

One (1) Original and One (1) Copy of the fully completed and executed Proposals must be submitted to Summit County Children Services, ATTN: Trina Danzy at 264 S. Arlington, Akron, Ohio 44306. Proposals should be labeled: “Response to RFP for Child Placement Provider Services."

 

The Provider(s) to whom a contract shall be awarded will be notified of selection. Such notice of being awarded a contract, or declined, may take multiple months, at the discretion of SCCS. SCCS reserves the right to extend or shorten such time frame.

The contract term expires April 30, 2021, with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms. SCCS may contract with multiple Providers and the contract amount may be divided between selected Providers respectively. At the end of any contract term, SCCS may extend the contract at the rates then existing for the term then in effect to allow for adequate completion for SCCS' competitive procurement process.