INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE
CONTRACT MONITORING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS
The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services (FNYFS) is seeking qualified respondents interested in participating in contract negotiation for the provision of contract monitoring for local agencies serving Children in Need of Services and Families in Need of services (CINS/FINS) as specified by Chapter 984, F.S. See www.floridanetwork.org for more information and the full text of the Invitation to Negotiate. The FNYFS will accept only those proposals that are for the provision of the services stated herein.
Contract Monitoring
The successful bidder will develop an annual schedule of a minimum of two on-site contract monitoring visits for all CINS/FINS local provider agencies providing nonresidential services only. There are currently twelve nonresidential only programs and they are located in Pinellas, Dade, Orange, Broward, Palm Beach, Duval, Hillsborough, Bay and Osceola Counties. Additional visits will be scheduled based on local agency need and performance. The successful bidder will develop a risk assessment tool to assist in the decision-making process identifying which CINS/FINS local providers will receive more than two on-site contract monitoring visits per year and for the prioritization of scheduling local providers for on-site visits throughout the year. On-site visits will be conducted using a contract-monitoring tool developed by the respondent and approved by the Florida Network. Written reports will be submitted regarding contract compliance to the Florida Network and the Department within 15 working days of the monitoring visit. Quality Improvement Plans required of local providers resulting from on-site monitoring visits will be coordinated and monitored for completion. Local provider consultation will be provided as needed via telephone, email, on-site and at statewide meetings. Analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual data reports generated by the Florida Network and the DJJ is required.
The contract period will be from February 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. (EST), January 7, 2011 and should be sent to: Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, 2850 Pablo Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. No telegraphic, facsimile or electronically transmitted responses will be accepted. The full text of this notice can be found at: www.floridanetwork.org.
